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Greek names span mythology, philosophy, and the New Testament. They bring a sense of antiquity and intellectual depth that few other origins can match.

Quick facts: Greek names

  • Ancient Greek names often describe heroic qualities or divine attributes
  • Many Greek names entered English via Latin translations of the New Testament
  • Greek mythology names are among the fastest-rising categories in 2025
  • Alexander, Philip, and Sophia all entered English from Greek roots

Greek Girl Names

737 girl names of Greek origin — showing top 120

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Resurrection
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star maiden
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defender of mankind
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resurrection
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The art of transforming matter
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Defender or helper
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derived from 'meter', meaning 'mother' or 'nurturer'.
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defender
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Derived from the name 'Helen', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
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Defender of mankind
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Variant of Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection' or 'rebirth'.
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brave, manly
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hagnē), meaning 'pure'; agnus, meaning 'lamb'
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Open; Widespread
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Pure, Holy
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Defender of mankind; Named for the ancient city in Egypt
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defender of mankind
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Messenger.; Variant of Angela.
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Truth
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defender of the people
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Excellence
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shining
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Derived from the word 'agape' meaning 'love'
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To sparkle; to shine.
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Derived from ‘Alcyone’, which refers to a mythical figure associated with calmness and tranquility
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defender or helper
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Truth; sincerity.
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Starry; Goddess of justice and equity
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Of Apollo
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resurrection
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flowing
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defender of men
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Resurrection
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goddess of wisdom
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queen, noble lady
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Safe; unscathed, and associated with the goddess Artemis.; formerly the name of a goddess of the hunt.
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silvery
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safe, sound
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The bright one
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The healing one.; Derived from the concept of healing.
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Most holy
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Truth
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A form of the name Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.
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goddess of love and beauty
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truth
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protector
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brightness, splendor
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Most holy.
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defender of mankind
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pure; sacred
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Derived from Athena, goddess of wisdom
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Unique, full of grace
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Unfading; everlasting
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defender of men
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Virtuous or excellent
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Derived from the word for 'whirlwind'.
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defender of mankind
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Windflower
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Pure; Beautiful
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Defender
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gracious, merciful
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Manly, brave
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fire; Etnas - strife
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truth
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Flowering plant
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flower
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Greek Boy Names

247 boy names of Greek origin — showing top 120

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indivisible
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Guardian of the Bear
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Healer
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Defender of men
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man of Attica
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defender of mankind
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Derived from the word 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'.
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to be sharp
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Manly; brave
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a mythical figure associated with healing and wisdom
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In Greek mythology, Almus is associated with the god of nurturance.; The name can also mean 'nurturing' or 'nourishing'.
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Safe, sound
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he who is lips
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the untamed or fierce
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Defender of men
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brave
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Defender of the people
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beloved
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Derived from 'Arios', meaning 'the most holy'...; Associated with 'air', possibly linked to the divine.
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defender of men
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Defender of the people
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bear; follower of Artemis
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safe, protected
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to lead
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Star
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One who is praised; a character from ancient mythology.; A hero in the Trojan War, known for his virtuous nature.
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bearer of Christ
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bearer of Christ
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the anointed one; Christ
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bearer of Christ
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Christos
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Follower of Christ
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Golden man
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Bearer of Christ
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sign, token, or manifestation
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most beautiful
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Order, beauty, universe
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glory
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A name associated with a shepherd or pastoral themes.
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Distinctive or renowned
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Bearer of Christ
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Christ bearer
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Follower of Demeter
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Divine
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Follower of Demeter
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to tame
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Gift; Golden; Pathway; Road
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From Delos, a sacred island in Greece
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One who is tied or bound
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Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
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Follower of Demeter
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derived from 'Demeter', the goddess of agriculture, means 'follower of Demeter'.
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Follower of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and agriculture
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to tame or subdue
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Half, Demigod
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Meaning 'divine' or 'God-given'.
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The common people; derived from the term for 'people' in Greek.
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Dragon, serpent
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The one who is noble
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to tame
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follower of Demeter
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gift of God
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of Dionysus
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terror, panic
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Derived from the Greek word 'daimon', which means 'spirit' or 'divine power'. It is often associated with one's guiding
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One who loves.
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Freedom
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To be in love with
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bringer of good news
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meaning 'desire, love'.
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well-born, noble
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Wealthy or prosperous.
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beloved
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peace
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Defender of mankind
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pious, devout
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Beloved
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my God is Yahweh
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Derived from 'Európa', associated with the continent Europe, meaning 'broad' or 'wide'.; Referencing the Euro currency, symbolizing unity and connection among European nations.
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Light, torch
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sun
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bringer of good news
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friend or lover
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Vigilant, Watchful
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Farmer.
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watchful
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Greek Unisex Names

1831 gender-neutral names of Greek origin — showing top 120

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The first letter of the Greek alphabet.
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Of Greek origin, derived from 'Artemis,' the goddess of the hunt and wilderness.
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pain, suffering
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Meaning 'hero' or 'lion'.
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Eternity, age, life span
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