Greek Baby Names
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Greek Girl Names
Kathryn#729 in the U.S.English spelling variant of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), possibly from thIliana#730 in the U.S.Variant of Elena or Ileana, from the Greek Helene meaning 'bright' or 'torch'; also interpretedPersephone#735 in the U.S.Exact meaning disputed; possibly related to Greek pertho (to destroy) and phone (voice or murdePenny#740 in the U.S.Short form of Penelope, from the Greek Penelope (Πηνελόπη), meaning 'weaver' (from pene, the weEmerald#741 in the U.S.From the Old French esmeralde, from the Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos (σμάραγδος), the Maisy#745 in the U.S.Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'; Maisy is an alternateKarina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) throXyla#763 in the U.S.Of the forest or woodland; from the Greek xylon meaning wood or forest, with the feminine -a suElina#764 in the U.S.Bright, shining one or torch of light; a Finnish and Scandinavian form of Helena, from the GreeChristina#770 in the U.S.Follower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointedOcean#787 in the U.S.The great sea or vast expanse of water; from the Latin oceanus and Greek okeanos, the mythologiKaitlyn#802 in the U.S.Pure; a modern American spelling of Caitlin, the Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, from the GreekNaya#813 in the U.S.New or fresh; from Arabic naya meaning new or recently arrived, or from the Hebrew root naah meJenesis#816 in the U.S.A modern phonetic respelling of Genesis, from the Greek genesis meaning 'origin' or 'birth', itAura#817 in the U.S.From the Greek aura meaning 'breeze' or 'breath of air', and the Latin aura meaning 'gleam of lCelina#829 in the U.S.Variant of Selena or Celine, ultimately from the Greek Selene, goddess of the moon, whose name Kyra#830 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus, from Old Persian Kourosh meaning 'throne' or 'sun', borne by Cyrus the Elani#844 in the U.S.A modern name drawing on multiple roots: the Hebrew el (God) combined with a nature suffix; theIndigo#854 in the U.S.From the Greek indikon (Indian dye), via Latin indicum and Spanish indigo, referring to the deeEleanora#865 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Eleanor, which derives from the Provencal Alienor, possibly meaning 'the Tiffany#880 in the U.S.From Greek Theophania meaning manifestation of God; the name given to children born on or arounMegan#889 in the U.S.Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from Latin Margarita and Greek Margarites meaning pearl; the WelsMaizie#901 in the U.S.Scottish diminutive variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret; Margaret derivesKollyns#905 in the U.S.Modern feminine variant of Collins, an English surname derived from Colin, a medieval diminutivGreta#908 in the U.S.German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning pearl; Teresa#911 in the U.S.Of uncertain ancient origin; most likely from Greek Therasia (the name of a Greek island near SZaylee#919 in the U.S.Modern American coined name, likely a creative elaboration of Zale (from Greek zale meaning seaElisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fullnAleia#933 in the U.S.Variant of Aliya (Arabic: high, exalted, sublime) or of Aleia (Hawaiian: path, way); also used Kallie#934 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Callie, a diminutive of names beginning with Cal- such as Callie (from GreeElara#942 in the U.S.In Greek mythology Elara was a mortal woman loved by Zeus; the name may derive from Greek root Madalyn#946 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline or Magdalene, from Hebrew Magdala meaning tower or place of the toMazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meanBarbara#968 in the U.S.From Greek barbaros meaning foreign, strange, or one whose speech sounds like bar bar; used to Kori#978 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cory or Corey, possibly from Greek Kore meaning maiden or girl, or from IriCorinne#999 in the U.S.French form of Corinna, from Greek Korinna, a diminutive of Kore meaning maiden or girl; also aHarmoni#1000 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Harmony, from Greek harmonia meaning a joining, agreement, or musiZoya#1002 in the U.S.Life; Russian form of the Greek name Zoe, from Greek zoe (life)Cynthia#1014 in the U.S.From Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos; a poetic epithet of the goddess Artemis (Diana), whoAgnes#1016 in the U.S.Pure or chaste; from Greek hagnos (pure, holy, chaste), via Latin AgnesArtemis#1017 in the U.S.Etymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; posMarjorie#1019 in the U.S.Pearl; medieval English form of Margaret, from Greek margarites (pearl)Alexa#1029 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)Eleni#1038 in the U.S.Bright, shining; modern Greek form of Helen, from Greek helene, possibly related to helios (sunAlexia#1040 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexios, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)Dafne#1047 in the U.S.Laurel tree; from Greek daphne, the plant sacred to ApolloKai#1054 in the U.S.Sea; from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean)Melani#1056 in the U.S.Dark or black; a spelling variant of Melanie, from Greek melania (darkness, blackness), from meSapphire#1058 in the U.S.Blue gemstone; from Greek sappheiros (lapis lazuli, blue stone), from Hebrew sappir (precious sEllen#1062 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)Kalia#1064 in the U.S.The most beautiful; bud; from Hawaiian kalia (the most beautiful) or Greek kalia (good, fair) —Katelyn#1077 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek AikaterineInes#1111 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyLeena#1115 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, laynIda#1120 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida iKit#1127 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of CCrystal#1145 in the U.S.Ice; clear gemstone; from Greek krystallos (crystal, clear ice), from kryos (icy cold)Kathleen#1156 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek AikaterineMelania#1172 in the U.S.from the Greek word 'melas' (genitive 'melanos') meaning 'black' or 'dark'; borne by two early Kassandra#1177 in the U.S.She who entangles men; possibly from Greek kassein (to shine) + andros (man); exact etymology dLeni#1179 in the U.S.Bright; shining; German/Scandinavian short form of Helena (from Greek helene: bright, shining),Susanna#1181 in the U.S.Lily flower, graceful as a lilyEvangelina#1187 in the U.S.Good news; bearer of good news; from Greek evangelion (eu: good + angelos: message, messenger) Angelique#1193 in the U.S.Angelic; French feminine form of Angelicus, from Greek angelos (messenger)Odessa#1197 in the U.S.Taken from the Black Sea city of Odessa, named after the ancient Greek colony Odessos and assocMargaux#1199 in the U.S.Pearl; French spelling variant of Margot/Margaux, from Greek margarites (pearl) via Latin margaSandra#1210 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (manEgypt#1213 in the U.S.Black land; from the Greek Aigyptos, from Egyptian Hwt-ka-Ptah (house of the soul of Ptah)Amethyst#1242 in the U.S.Not drunk; the purple gemstone believed to prevent intoxicationIsadora#1265 in the U.S.Gift of Isis; from Greek Isidora (Isis: the Egyptian goddess + doron: gift)Xena#1270 in the U.S.Guest, stranger, foreignerZoie#1271 in the U.S.Life, living oneChristine#1274 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one, Selina#1278 in the U.S.Moon, the moon goddessCassie#1280 in the U.S.Shining upon man; she who entangles menKaren#1281 in the U.S.Pure; beloved; Danish/Scandinavian form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine (pure)Rita#1287 in the U.S.Pearl, precious jewelNelly#1294 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of HelenAlthea#1299 in the U.S.Healing, wholesome, one who healsElayna#1301 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sunSonia#1307 in the U.S.Wisdom, wise oneRoxanne#1315 in the U.S.Bright, dawn, little starCalia#1335 in the U.S.beautifulMagdalene#1345 in the U.S.She of Magdala, woman of the towerLexie#1357 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to dGeorgie#1361 in the U.S.A diminutive of George/Georgia, from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.Petra#1372 in the U.S.feminine form of Peter, from Greek petra meaning "stone, rock"Dottie#1385 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's giftGaia#1392 in the U.S.Earth; from Greek Gaia (the personification of Earth, mother of all life)Calla#1397 in the U.S.Beauty; also a flower name (calla lily)Inez#1400 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyOnyx#1410 in the U.S.Black gemstone; from Greek onyx (fingernail, claw — the stone's layers resemble a fingernail)Ariadna#1417 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; Spanish/Catalan form of Ariadne, from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holKorra#1421 in the U.S.Maiden; variant of Cora, from Greek kore (maiden, girl); also the name of the protagonist of AvKaira#1424 in the U.S.Pure; peaceful; variant of Kira (from Greek Kyra: lady, mistress; or Irish Ciara: dark; or FinnSybil#1426 in the U.S.Prophetess, oracle (from Greek sibylla)Katerina#1431 in the U.S.Pure, clean, unsulliedDamaris#1437 in the U.S.Gentle, calf, tame oneElysia#1444 in the U.S.From the Greek/Latin Elysium (the Elysian Fields, the paradise of the blessed in classical mythAtlas#1478 in the U.S.One who endures; one who carries the heavensMemphis#1494 in the U.S.from the ancient Egyptian capital city Memphis; the Greek name derives from Egyptian 'Men-neferRya#1522 in the U.S.Flowing; ease; possibly a short form of Rhea (Greek: flowing, ease) or a variant of Raya/Rya (SSofie#1539 in the U.S.Wisdom, wise oneTheresa#1559 in the U.S.possibly from Greek 'theros' meaning 'summer' or 'therizo' meaning 'to harvest'; the ultimate oDelia#1561 in the U.S.From Greek 'Delia', an epithet of Artemis meaning 'woman from Delos', the island of her birth.Angeline#1570 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)Lidia#1589 in the U.S.woman from Lydia, a region of ancient Anatolia; a vernacular form of LydiaCalista#1597 in the U.S.Most beautiful, of the greatest beautyEris#1623 in the U.S.from the Greek word 'eris' meaning 'strife' or 'discord'; Eris was the Greek goddess of strife Isis#1625 in the U.S.Throne; from Ancient Egyptian Aset (throne, seat of power), rendered in Greek as IsisNell#1628 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or HelenIrina#1636 in the U.S.The Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the GreeLarissa#1646 in the U.S.From the ancient Greek city Larissa, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to a word for 'citaLiza#1648 in the U.S.My God is an oathStacy#1665 in the U.S.Resurrection, the one who will rise againLois#1670 in the U.S.possibly "more desirable, better," from Greek loion; the name of Timothy's grandmother in the NAgatha#1703 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'India#1722 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverAriadne#1758 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holy, pure) — the original Greek forSaphira#1775 in the U.S.From Greek 'sappheiros' (sapphire), via the biblical name Sapphira.Dolly#1781 in the U.S.Diminutive of Dorothy ('gift of God')Dorothea#1782 in the U.S.From Greek 'doron' (gift) + 'theos' (god): 'gift of God'. The same elements reversed give TheodKalliope#1787 in the U.S.beautiful voiceHellen#1800 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Helen, from Greek Helene, traditionally associated with helios "sun" or tElissa#1848 in the U.S.alternate name of Dido, legendary founder of Carthage, of Phoenician originMeghan#1906 in the U.S.Pearl, precious gemCindy#1929 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the godCollyns#1930 in the U.S.son of Nicholas, victorious peopleCori#1932 in the U.S.Diminutive of Corinne, Cora, or Corinna, which derive from Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden, young
Greek Boy Names
Ander#728 in the U.S.Basque form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), meaning 'manly' or 'strong'; from the Ambrose#735 in the U.S.From the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek Ambrosios (Ἀμβρόσιος), meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,'Kyree#782 in the U.S.Lord or master; a phonetic spelling variant of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, as inDarius#788 in the U.S.Possessor of goodness or he who upholds good; from Old Persian Darayavahush, combining daraya mTeo#794 in the U.S.God's gift or divine; a short form of Teodoro (Theodore) or Mateo, from the Greek Theodoros meaThaddeus#798 in the U.S.Courageous heart or gift of God; from the Aramaic Thaddai, possibly meaning heart or courageousTeddy#823 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodore (Greek, 'gift of God') or Edward (Old English, 'wealthy guardian'), used sAlessio#867 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexios or Alexis, from the Greek alexein (to defend, to protect) and laos (peoJericho#886 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yericho, possibly derived from yareach (moon) reflecting the city's ancient associaAlistair#897 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein (to defend, proteJerry#907 in the U.S.Short form of Jeremy (Hebrew Yirmeyahu: God will raise up; God will exalt) or Jerome (Greek HieMakari#918 in the U.S.From Greek Makarios meaning blessed, happy, or fortunate; the name of numerous early Christian Darian#928 in the U.S.Variant of Darius, from Old Persian Dārayavahush, composed of daraya (to hold, to maintain) andHalo#931 in the U.S.Ring of light; from Greek halos (disk of the sun or moon, circular threshing floor), used in ChEugene#943 in the U.S.From Greek Eugenios, composed of eu meaning good or well and genos meaning birth, race, or famiFelipe#955 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from Greek Philippos composed of philos meaning lover orDamari#958 in the U.S.Possibly related to the biblical Damaris from Greek meaning gentle or tame, or to Hebrew DammarAlec#977 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros composed of alexein meaning to defend and aner (Anders#984 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning maBastian#1021 in the U.S.Venerable; revered; short form of Sebastian, from Greek Sebastianos (of Sebastos: venerable, reStefan#1023 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; the Germanic/Scandinavian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Kaius#1029 in the U.S.Rejoice; possibly from Latin Gaius (of uncertain meaning, possibly from gaudere: to rejoice) — Ulises#1043 in the U.S.Wrathful; possibly wounded in the thigh (from Greek Odysseus, etymology disputed); Spanish formNeo#1066 in the U.S.New; from Greek neos (new, fresh, young); also a Tswana (South African) name meaning 'gift'Osiris#1077 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly 'place of the eye' or 'throne-eye'; from Egyptian Wsir (Osiris), the god of Dimitri#1101 in the U.S.Devoted to Demeter; from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and grain)Kit#1103 in the U.S.Pure; follower of Christ; English pet form of Christopher (Greek Christophoros: bearer of ChrisPsalm#1110 in the U.S.Sacred song; hymn; from Greek psalmos (sacred song played on a stringed instrument), from psallLazarus#1143 in the U.S.God has helped, God is my helpKristian#1149 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Scandinavian/German spelling variant of Christian, from Latin ChristianusDeandre#1178 in the U.S.Of the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from GBishop#1188 in the U.S.Overseer; supervisor; from Greek episkopos (epi: over + skopos: watcher, supervisor), via LatinKristopher#1190 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ; K-spelling variant of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (Christos: the anUlysses#1201 in the U.S.Wrathful, to hate; the wandererZephyr#1203 in the U.S.West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)Perseus#1210 in the U.S.Destroyer, avenger; the hero-slayerDemetrius#1229 in the U.S.Devoted to Demeter; from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and grain)Cedar#1244 in the U.S.The cedar tree; from Greek kedros (cedar, juniper), through Latin cedrus and Old French cedrePierre#1253 in the U.S.Rock, stone, the rockJerome#1257 in the U.S.Sacred name; holy nameDion#1268 in the U.S.Divine; of Zeus; short form of Dionysios (of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy)Andreas#1276 in the U.S.Manly; brave; the Greek and Germanic form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, from aner/andrCristiano#1288 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; Portuguese and Italian form of Christian, from Latin Christianus, from GreeAchilles#1290 in the U.S.Pain of the people; possibly thin-lippedTitan#1295 in the U.S.Great one; powerful ruler; from Greek Titan, the elder generation of gods in Greek mythology whGenesis#1305 in the U.S.Origin; beginning; creation; from Greek genesis (origin, birth, creation) — the Greek title of Nikko#1319 in the U.S.Victory of the people; sun and lightEros#1324 in the U.S.From Greek 'eros' meaning 'love, desire'; Eros was the Greek god of love.Aris#1333 in the U.S.a Greek short form of names beginning with 'Aris-' (such as Aristotle), from 'aristos' meaning Zeus#1351 in the U.S.Sky; shine; from Proto-Indo-European *dyeu- (to shine, the sky), giving Greek Zeus (king of theDeon#1383 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/DionysusLyric#1391 in the U.S.A lyric poem; song of personal emotionNiklaus#1407 in the U.S.Victory of the people, people's triumphCristopher#1426 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrierDarien#1436 in the U.S.Gift; he who upholds the goodNick#1447 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleNickolas#1498 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleIndigo#1531 in the U.S.A word name for the blue-violet color and dye, from Greek indikon "Indian substance," i.e. the Nestor#1535 in the U.S.from the Greek 'Nestor', associated with 'nostos' ('homecoming, return'); in Greek myth, the wiCypress#1554 in the U.S.Cypress tree, the tall evergreen treeCristobal#1610 in the U.S.Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros' (bearing Christ).Daemon#1645 in the U.S.Spirit, guiding genius, inner spiritNikola#1651 in the U.S.a Slavic and South Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek 'Nikolaos', combining 'nike' ('victory')Giannis#1692 in the U.S.The modern Greek form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'.Draco#1733 in the U.S.Dragon, serpent, one who watches keenlyDeion#1744 in the U.S.a modern American variant of Dion/Deon, ultimately from the Greek Dionysios, related to the godJaysen#1830 in the U.S.healer, God is salvationArtemis#1838 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of the hunt and moon; etymology uncertain, sometimes connected to GreMakhari#1844 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Macarius, from Greek Makarios meaning blessed or happy, adapted through AfrStephan#1850 in the U.S.A variant of Stephen, from Greek 'stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.Linus#1913 in the U.S.Flaxen-haired; linen-colored hair
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