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200 Powerful Greek Baby Names (From Mythology & History)

Browse 2,815 Greek baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Greek Girl Names
  2. Greek Boy Names
  3. Greek Unisex Names

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

1
Anastatia
Resurrection
2
Astrea
star maiden
3
Alesandra
defender of mankind
4
Anastasia
resurrection
5
Alchemy
The art of transforming matter
6
Alexies
Defender or helper
7
Ametria
derived from 'meter', meaning 'mother' or 'nurturer'.
8
Alexie
defender
9
Aelina
Derived from the name 'Helen', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
10
Alexzandria
Defender of mankind
11
Anasia
Variant of Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection' or 'rebirth'.
12
Andreka
brave, manly
13
Agness
hagnē), meaning 'pure'; agnus, meaning 'lamb'
14
Achaia
Open; Widespread
15
Agnes
Pure, Holy
16
Alyxandria
Defender of mankind; Named for the ancient city in Egypt
17
Alexanndra
defender of mankind
18
Anegla
Messenger.; Variant of Angela.
19
Aliki
Truth
20
Alixzandria
defender of the people
21
Areta
Excellence
22
Amarillis
shining
23
Agapita
Derived from the word 'agape' meaning 'love'
24
Amarillys
To sparkle; to shine.
25
Alcy
Derived from ‘Alcyone’, which refers to a mythical figure associated with calmness and tranquility
26
Alexiss
defender or helper
27
Alethia
Truth; sincerity.
28
Alexendria
Defender of mankind
29
Astreia
Starry; Goddess of justice and equity
30
Appolonia
Of Apollo
31
Anastaisa
resurrection
32
Areonia
flowing
33
Allexandria
defender of men
34
Anastazia
Resurrection
35
Atheana
goddess of wisdom
36
Anassa
queen, noble lady
37
Artemisa
Safe; unscathed, and associated with the goddess Artemis.; formerly the name of a goddess of the hunt.
38
Argyro
silvery
39
Arthemise
safe, sound
40
Alektra
The bright one
41
Altheria
The healing one.; Derived from the concept of healing.
42
Ariane
Most holy
43
Alythia
Truth
44
Anissia
A form of the name Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.
45
Afrodita
goddess of love and beauty
46
Aleathia
truth
47
Alxis
protector
48
Aglaia
brightness, splendor
49
Ariadnna
Most holy.
50
Alisandra
defender of mankind
51
Akyra
pure; sacred
52
Atina
Derived from Athena, goddess of wisdom
53
Armintha
Unique, full of grace
54
Amantha
Unfading; everlasting
55
Aleksandria
defender of men
56
Arethea
Virtuous or excellent
57
Aella
Derived from the word for 'whirlwind'.
58
Alexine
defender of mankind
59
Alexadra
Defender of mankind
60
Anemone
Windflower
61
Atrina
Pure; Beautiful
62
Alyxis
Defender
63
Alixandria
defender of mankind
64
Anathea
gracious, merciful
65
Andrena
Manly, brave
66
Aetna
fire; Etnas - strife
67
Alithia
truth
68
Anthea
Flowering plant
69
Anthia
flower
70
Aeara
A Greek name with cultural significance
71
Aecca
A Greek name with cultural significance
72
Aeesha
A Greek name with cultural significance
73
Aena
A Greek name with cultural significance
74
Aenneea
A Greek name with cultural significance
75
Aeriela
A Greek name with cultural significance
76
Aerona
A Greek name with cultural significance
77
Aeysha
A Greek name with cultural significance
78
Aga
A Greek name with cultural significance
79
Agaba
A Greek name with cultural significance
80
Agafia
A Greek name with cultural significance
81
Agapia
A Greek name with cultural significance
82
Agatia
A Greek name with cultural significance
83
Agatina
A Greek name with cultural significance
84
Agbogla
A Greek name with cultural significance
85
Agetina
A Greek name with cultural significance
86
Aggappera
A Greek name with cultural significance
87
Aggappora
A Greek name with cultural significance
88
Agharaumunna
A Greek name with cultural significance
89
Agita
A Greek name with cultural significance
90
Aglaea
A Greek name with cultural significance
91
Aglaja
A Greek name with cultural significance
92
Aglaya
A Greek name with cultural significance
93
Agnela
A Greek name with cultural significance
94
Agnetha
A Greek name with cultural significance
95
Agneza
A Greek name with cultural significance
96
Agnieška
A Greek name with cultural significance
97
Agnija
A Greek name with cultural significance
98
Agniprava
A Greek name with cultural significance
99
Agnola
A Greek name with cultural significance
100
Agora
A Greek name with cultural significance
101
Agoritsa
A Greek name with cultural significance
102
Agostiña
A Greek name with cultural significance
103
Agota
A Greek name with cultural significance
104
Agra
A Greek name with cultural significance
105
Agretha
A Greek name with cultural significance
106
Agrippina
A Greek name with cultural significance
107
Agrita
A Greek name with cultural significance
108
Aguasvivas-peralta
A Greek name with cultural significance
109
Aguilar-pantoja
A Greek name with cultural significance
110
Aguilera
A Greek name with cultural significance
111
Aguillar-mendoza
A Greek name with cultural significance
112
Aguiniga
A Greek name with cultural significance
113
Agulla
A Greek name with cultural significance
114
Aguta
A Greek name with cultural significance
115
Agáta
A Greek name with cultural significance
116
Atahualpa
A Greek name with cultural significance
117
Atalyia
A Greek name with cultural significance
118
Atanasa
A Greek name with cultural significance
119
Atanasia
A Greek name with cultural significance
120
Atanaska
A Greek name with cultural significance

Greek Boy Names

247 boy names of Greek origin — showing top 120

1
Atom
indivisible
2
Arcturus
Guardian of the Bear
3
Aeson
Healer
4
Alexandre
Defender of men
5
Atticus
man of Attica
6
Alyias
defender of mankind
7
Angelous
Derived from the word 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'.
8
Aceion
to be sharp
9
Andarius
Manly; brave
10
Aison
a mythical figure associated with healing and wisdom
11
Almus
In Greek mythology, Almus is associated with the god of nurturance.; The name can also mean 'nurturing' or 'nourishing'.
12
Artemus
Safe, sound
13
Achille
he who is lips
14
Acamas
the untamed or fierce
15
Alexzander
Defender of men
16
Aros
brave
17
Alexender
Defender of the people
18
Agapito
beloved
19
Arius
Derived from 'Arios', meaning 'the most holy'...; Associated with 'air', possibly linked to the divine.
20
Alecsander
defender of men
21
Alsexander
Defender of men
22
Alexs
Defender of the people
23
Allexander
Defender of men
24
Artimus
bear; follower of Artemis
25
Artem
safe, protected
26
Agel
to lead
27
Astro
Star
28
Aneas
One who is praised; a character from ancient mythology.; A hero in the Trojan War, known for his virtuous nature.
29
Aeneus
A Greek name with cultural significance
30
Agapios
A Greek name with cultural significance
31
Aggelos
A Greek name with cultural significance
32
Agisilaos
A Greek name with cultural significance
33
Agnius
A Greek name with cultural significance
34
Athanassios
A Greek name with cultural significance
35
Atilus
A Greek name with cultural significance
36
Atos
A Greek name with cultural significance
37
Christophor
bearer of Christ
38
Christphor
bearer of Christ
39
Cristos
the anointed one; Christ
40
Christop
bearer of Christ
41
Christ
Christos
42
Christion
Follower of Christ
43
Chrysander
Golden man
44
Cristopher
Bearer of Christ
45
Chris
Bearer of Christ
46
Cion
sign, token, or manifestation
47
Callis
most beautiful
48
Cosmos
Order, beauty, universe
49
cleon
glory
50
Corydon
A name associated with a shepherd or pastoral themes.
51
Cleother
Distinctive or renowned
52
Christoopher
Bearer of Christ
53
Crystopher
Christ bearer
54
Claudianus
A Greek name with cultural significance
55
Clementius
A Greek name with cultural significance
56
Clervius
A Greek name with cultural significance
57
Cleus
A Greek name with cultural significance
58
Demitrius
Follower of Demeter
59
Dion
Divine
60
Demitrious
Follower of Demeter
61
Damion
to tame
62
Doro
Gift; Golden; Pathway; Road
63
Deloss
From Delos, a sacred island in Greece
64
Dimas
One who is tied or bound
65
Dyon
Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
66
Dementrius
Follower of Demeter
67
Demtrius
derived from 'Demeter', the goddess of agriculture, means 'follower of Demeter'.
68
Demetrie
Follower of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and agriculture
69
Damarus
to tame or subdue
70
Demis
Half, Demigod
71
Deon
Meaning 'divine' or 'God-given'.
72
Demos
The common people; derived from the term for 'people' in Greek.
73
Drako
Dragon, serpent
74
Dellas
The one who is noble
75
Dameon
to tame
76
Demeterius
follower of Demeter
77
Deotis
gift of God
78
Dionysius
of Dionysus
79
Deimos
terror, panic
80
Demetricus
Follower of Demeter
81
Daimon
Derived from the Greek word 'daimon', which means 'spirit' or 'divine power'. It is often associated with one's guiding
82
Dolphis
One who loves.
83
Diaz-burgos
A Greek name with cultural significance
84
Diaz-dejesus
A Greek name with cultural significance
85
Diaz-ramos
A Greek name with cultural significance
86
Dicus
A Greek name with cultural significance
87
Dimitricus
A Greek name with cultural significance
88
Dimokritos
A Greek name with cultural significance
89
Dimos
A Greek name with cultural significance
90
Dinus
A Greek name with cultural significance
91
Eleftherios
Freedom
92
Endymion
To be in love with
93
Evangel
bringer of good news
94
Eros
meaning 'desire, love'.
95
Eugene
well-born, noble
96
Eudy
Wealthy or prosperous.
97
Erastus
beloved
98
Eiren
peace
99
Elixander
Defender of mankind
100
Eusebio
pious, devout
101
Erasmus
Beloved
102
Ellias
my God is Yahweh
103
Euro
Derived from 'Európa', associated with the continent Europe, meaning 'broad' or 'wide'.; Referencing the Euro currency, symbolizing unity and connection among European nations.
104
Eleon
Light, torch
105
Elios
sun
106
Evangelo
bringer of good news
107
Eugenijus
A Greek name with cultural significance
108
Eugenius
A Greek name with cultural significance
109
Eurelijus
A Greek name with cultural significance
110
Eustachius
A Greek name with cultural significance
111
Eustasius
A Greek name with cultural significance
112
Eustatius
A Greek name with cultural significance
113
Filimon
friend or lover
114
Gregory
Vigilant, Watchful
115
George
Farmer.
116
Gregori
vigilant, watchful
117
Greory
watchful
118
Gedeus
A Greek name with cultural significance
119
Geftos
A Greek name with cultural significance
120
Gelasius
A Greek name with cultural significance

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Greek Unisex Names

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

1
Alpha
The first letter of the Greek alphabet.
2
Artemis
Of Greek origin, derived from 'Artemis,' the goddess of the hunt and wilderness.
3
Algia
pain, suffering
4
Arion
Meaning 'hero' or 'lion'.
5
Aeon
Eternity, age, life span
6
Aed
A Greek name with cultural significance
7
Aedal
A Greek name with cultural significance
8
Aedan-joseph
A Greek name with cultural significance
9
Aeddan
A Greek name with cultural significance
10
Aeian
A Greek name with cultural significance
11
Aeihso
A Greek name with cultural significance
12
Aeilt
A Greek name with cultural significance
13
Aekerly
A Greek name with cultural significance
14
Aekjot
A Greek name with cultural significance
15
Aelber
A Greek name with cultural significance
16
Aelbert
A Greek name with cultural significance
17
Aeleigh
A Greek name with cultural significance
18
Aelfred
A Greek name with cultural significance
19
Aeman
A Greek name with cultural significance
20
Aemillio
A Greek name with cultural significance
21
Aemtenan
A Greek name with cultural significance
22
Aeniah
A Greek name with cultural significance
23
Aenne
A Greek name with cultural significance
24
Aeran
A Greek name with cultural significance
25
Aeren
A Greek name with cultural significance
26
Aeren-a'ter
A Greek name with cultural significance
27
Aerend
A Greek name with cultural significance
28
Aernout
A Greek name with cultural significance
29
Aeronwen
A Greek name with cultural significance
30
Aeronwy
A Greek name with cultural significance
31
Aert
A Greek name with cultural significance
32
Aeva-louise
A Greek name with cultural significance
33
Aezaz
A Greek name with cultural significance
34
Agaat
A Greek name with cultural significance
35
Agaath
A Greek name with cultural significance
36
Agace
A Greek name with cultural significance
37
Agah
A Greek name with cultural significance
38
Againeses
A Greek name with cultural significance
39
Agamemnon
A Greek name with cultural significance
40
Agamenn
A Greek name with cultural significance
41
Agans
A Greek name with cultural significance
42
Agapi
A Greek name with cultural significance
43
Agaro
A Greek name with cultural significance
44
Agate
A Greek name with cultural significance
45
Agatha-alice
A Greek name with cultural significance
46
Agathi
A Greek name with cultural significance
47
Agatho
A Greek name with cultural significance
48
Agathy
A Greek name with cultural significance
49
Agatino
A Greek name with cultural significance
50
Agatoclio
A Greek name with cultural significance
51
Agazio
A Greek name with cultural significance
52
Ageet
A Greek name with cultural significance
53
Ageeth
A Greek name with cultural significance
54
Agenor
A Greek name with cultural significance
55
Agenore
A Greek name with cultural significance
56
Ager
A Greek name with cultural significance
57
Agerton
A Greek name with cultural significance
58
Agesilao
A Greek name with cultural significance
59
Aggappe
A Greek name with cultural significance
60
Aggarwal
A Greek name with cultural significance
61
Agge
A Greek name with cultural significance
62
Aggeo
A Greek name with cultural significance
63
Aggi
A Greek name with cultural significance
64
Aggri
A Greek name with cultural significance
65
Aggy
A Greek name with cultural significance
66
Aghamjot
A Greek name with cultural significance
67
Aghasi
A Greek name with cultural significance
68
Aghavni
A Greek name with cultural significance
69
Aghilas
A Greek name with cultural significance
70
Aghvan
A Greek name with cultural significance
71
Agiato
A Greek name with cultural significance
72
Agide
A Greek name with cultural significance
73
Agiiar
A Greek name with cultural significance
74
Agil
A Greek name with cultural significance
75
Agilar
A Greek name with cultural significance
76
Agilbert
A Greek name with cultural significance
77
Agilmar
A Greek name with cultural significance
78
Agis
A Greek name with cultural significance
79
Agit
A Greek name with cultural significance
80
Agle
A Greek name with cultural significance
81
Agler
A Greek name with cultural significance
82
Agnant
A Greek name with cultural significance
83
Agnar
A Greek name with cultural significance
84
Agne
A Greek name with cultural significance
85
Agnello
A Greek name with cultural significance
86
Agnelo
A Greek name with cultural significance
87
Agner
A Greek name with cultural significance
88
Agnesse
A Greek name with cultural significance
89
Agnete
A Greek name with cultural significance
90
Agnethe
A Greek name with cultural significance
91
Agnietė
A Greek name with cultural significance
92
Agnis
A Greek name with cultural significance
93
Agnès
A Greek name with cultural significance
94
Agnė
A Greek name with cultural significance
95
Agostinho
A Greek name with cultural significance
96
Agostini
A Greek name with cultural significance
97
Agosto
A Greek name with cultural significance
98
Agosto-castillo
A Greek name with cultural significance
99
Agosto-collazo
A Greek name with cultural significance
100
Agramonte
A Greek name with cultural significance
101
Agran
A Greek name with cultural significance
102
Agrippino
A Greek name with cultural significance
103
Agris
A Greek name with cultural significance
104
Agshin
A Greek name with cultural significance
105
Agu
A Greek name with cultural significance
106
Aguallo
A Greek name with cultural significance
107
Aguasvivas
A Greek name with cultural significance
108
Aguayo
A Greek name with cultural significance
109
Aguero
A Greek name with cultural significance
110
Aguiar
A Greek name with cultural significance
111
Aguie
A Greek name with cultural significance
112
Aguilar
A Greek name with cultural significance
113
Aguilar-lopez
A Greek name with cultural significance
114
Aguilar-macias
A Greek name with cultural significance
115
Aguilar-ninapaytan
A Greek name with cultural significance
116
Aguilar-santiago
A Greek name with cultural significance
117
Aguilar-zarco
A Greek name with cultural significance
118
Aguilard
A Greek name with cultural significance
119
Aguilera-garc
A Greek name with cultural significance
120
Aguiluz
A Greek name with cultural significance

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