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Greek Baby Names
Names from ancient Greece, mythology, and philosophy.
46Total Names
25Female
20Male
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Why Greek Names Are Special
Greek names blend the wisdom of philosophers, the drama of mythology, and the elegance of the original European literary tradition. Sophia means wisdom, Theodore means gift of god, Penelope speaks of clever loyalty. Greek names carry intellectual and cultural depth that has resonated for 3,000 years.
25 Greek Female Names
Female Greek Names
Anastasia
Resurrection — rebirth
Athena
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
Cassandra
Prophetess — cursed seer
Chloe
Young green shoot — fresh and blossoming
Cleo
Glory, fame — abbreviated divinity
Cora
Maiden, daughter — pure youth
Daphne
Laurel tree — escape and sacred grove
Elena
Bright shining light — Hellenic radiance
Ellie
Bright shining light — friendly and warm
Helena
Bright torch, shining one
Hermione
Messenger — earthly Hermes
Iris
Rainbow — Greek goddess of messenger
Lyra
Lyre — constellation of music
Margaret
Pearl — eternal classic
Ophelia
Help, succor — Shakespearean tragic heroine
Penelope
Weaver — patient, faithful, clever
Phoebe
Bright, radiant — Titaness of moon
Pippa
Lover of horses — short Philippa
Selena
Moon goddess — silver-bright divinity
Sofia
Wisdom — same root as Sophia, simpler spelling
Sophia
Wisdom — divine and graceful
Sophie
Wisdom — French elegance
Tessa
Harvester — feminine of Theresa
Thea
Goddess — divine feminine
Zoey
Life — vibrant, vivacious
20 Greek Male Names
Male Greek Names
Alexander
Defender of the people — eternal command
Andrew
Strong and manly, courageous
Apollo
Greek god of music, light, healing
Atlas
Bearer of the heavens — Titan strength
Atticus
From Attica — moral compass
Christopher
Bearer of Christ — pilgrim's strength
Damian
To tame, to subdue — gentle strength
Damon
To tame — loyal friend
Demetrius
Earth-mother lover — Greek classical
George
Farmer, earth-worker
Leon
Lion — courage and command
Luke
Light from Lucania — gospel writer
Nicholas
Victory of the people
Niko
Victory — short of Nicholas
Orion
Hunter — celestial constellation
Philip
Lover of horses — same as Pippa
Sebastian
Venerable, revered — noble Roman roots
Silas
Of the forest, woodland
Theo
Gift of God — short Theodore
Theodore
Gift of God — vintage gentleman
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