Greek Baby Names

Greek names form one of the oldest continuous naming traditions in Western culture, reaching back to mythology, philosophy, and the ancient city-states. Built from clear, meaningful roots, names like Sophia, Alexander, and Penelope honour the qualities the Greeks admired most: wisdom, courage, and beauty.

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• Sophia — Wisdom.
• Sebastian — Venerable, revered.
• Theo — Gift of God; divine.
• Penelope — Weaver; faithful.
• Silas — Of the forest.
• Theodore — Gift of God.
• Iris — Rainbow; messenger of the gods.
• Alexander — Defender of the people.
• Eleanor — Shining light.
• Chloe — Young green shoot; blooming.
• Zoe — Life.
• Atlas — Enduring; the Titan who bears the sky.
• Orion — The hunter; a brilliant constellation.
• Cora — Maiden.
• Margaret — Pearl.
• Elias — Yahweh is my God.
• Phoenix — Deep red; the immortal reborn bird.
• Andreas — Manly, brave.
• Daphne — The laurel tree.
• Thalia — To flourish, to bloom.
• Acacia — Thorny tree; resurrection.
• Achilles — The great warrior hero.
• Adonis — Lord; supremely handsome.
• Agatha — Good and honourable.
• Agnes — Pure and holy.
• Alexis — Defender; helper.
• Ambrose — Immortal.
• Amethyst — The calming purple gem.
• Andrew — Manly and brave.
• Anthea — Flower; blossom.
• Apollo — God of light, music and the sun.
• Ares — God of war.
• Ariadne — Most holy and pure.
• Astra — Of the stars.
• Athena — Goddess of wisdom and war.
• Atticus — From Attica; of Athens.
• Azalea — The azalea flower.
• Basil — Kingly; royal.
• Berenice — Bringer of victory.
• Calix — Very handsome.
• Calla — Beautiful; the calla lily.
• Calliope — Beautiful voice; muse of poetry.
• Cassandra — Shining upon man; a prophetess.
• Cassia — Cinnamon; a sweet spice.
• Castor — The shining one; a bright star.
• Catherine — Pure.
• Cleo — Glory; pride.
• Cosima — Order; beauty; the universe.
• Cosmo — Order; the universe.
• Cosmos — Harmony; the cosmos flower.
• Crystal — Clear, brilliant ice.
• Damaris — Gentle; a calf.
• Damon — To tame; a loyal friend.
• Delia — Of Delos; the moon goddess.
• Demetrius — Devoted to Demeter; of the earth.
• Diamond — Brilliant and unbreakable gem.
• Dorothy — Gift of God.
• Ebony — Deep black wood.
• Echo — Reflected sound; a mountain nymph.
• Effie — Well-spoken; pleasant.
• Emerald — The green gemstone.
• Eros — Love; desire.
• Eudora — Good gift.
• Eugene — Well-born; noble.
• Evander — Good man; strong.
• Evangeline — Bearer of good news.
• Galen — Calm; a healer.
• Galene — Calm seas.
• Genesis — Origin; the beginning.
• Gregory — Watchful and vigilant.
• Halcyon — Kingfisher; tranquil.
• Halo — A ring of holy light.
• Harmony — Perfect agreement and balance.
• Hector — Holding fast; steadfast defender.
• Helen — Light; a torch.
• Helena — Bright, shining light.
• Helios — The sun.
• Hermione — Messenger; of the earth.
• Hesper — The evening star.
• Homer — Pledge; the great poet.
• Hyacinth — The fragrant purple bloom.
• Hyperion — The high one; a Titan of light.
• Ianthe — Violet flower.
• Icarus — Follower; one who flew to the sun.
• Indigo — Deep blue-violet.
• Irene — Peace.
• Isadora — Gift of Isis.
• Isidore — Gift of Isis.
• Jason — Healer.
• Katherine — Pure.
• Larissa — Citadel; cheerful.
• Leander — Lion-man; brave.
• Leda — Woman; lady.
• Lois — Most desirable; superior.
• Lotus — The sacred lotus flower.
• Lydia — Noble woman of Lydia.
• Lyra — Lyre; harp.
• Lyric — The words of a song.
• Lysander — Liberator; freer of men.
• Melina — Honey; sweet.
• Melody — Song; a sweet tune.
• Nikolas — Victory of the people.
• Nyx — Night; goddess of night.
• Onyx — The deep-black gemstone.
• Ophelia — Help; serene wisdom.
• Orpheus — Beautiful voice.
• Pandora — All-gifted.
• Pelagia — Of the open sea.
• Persephone — Goddess of spring; bringer of life.
• Perseus — Destroyer; heroic slayer.
• Peter — Rock; stone.
• Phaedra — Bright and radiant.
• Philippa — Lover of horses.
• Phoebe — Bright; radiant.
• Phoebus — Radiant and shining.
• Rhoda — Rose.
• Selene — Goddess of the moon.
• Sophie — Wisdom.
• Stephen — Crown; garland.
• Tessa — Harvester.
• Theia — Goddess; divine.
• Theodora — Gift of God.
• Theodosia — Gift of God.
• Theron — Hunter.
• Timothy — Honouring God.
• Topaz — The golden-yellow gem.
• Xanthe — Golden; fair-haired.
• Xenia — Hospitality; welcoming.
• Zander — Defender of mankind.
• Zeno — Gift of Zeus.
• Zephyr — The west wind.