Greek Baby Names with Meanings
Greek names echo mythology, philosophy, and history. Each name below carries its classical meaning and origin.
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224 names
Sophia
Wisdom
Alexander
Defender of the people
Sofia
From the Greek "sophia," meaning wisdom or skill
John
God is gracious
Luke
Light, light-giving
Christopher
Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
Andrew
Manly, brave, courageous
Ariana
Most holy, very holy one
Catherine
Pure, clear
Alex
Defender of the people
Theo
Short form of Theodore or Theophilus, from Greek "theos" meaning God and "doron" meaning gift
Jason
Healer, to heal
Elena
Bright, shining one; Slavic and Spanish form of Helen, from the Greek "Helene" meaning torch
Silas
Wood, forest
Athena
Goddess of wisdom and war
Chris
Bearer of Christ, anointed
Eleanor
Bright, shining one; from the Occitan "Alienor", possibly derived from Greek "Helene" meaning torch
Theodore
Gift of God, divine gift
Anthony
Priceless, of inestimable worth
Alexa
Defender of the people
Katie
Diminutive of Katherine, from the Greek "Aikaterine," possibly from "katharos" meaning "pure" or connected to the goddess Hecate
Melanie
Dark; black; derived from the Greek melania, from melas meaning black or dark
Alexis
Defender, helper
Stephen
Crown, wreath, garland
Leon
From the Greek "Leon" and Latin "leo" meaning "lion"; a name symbolizing strength and courage
Margot
Pearl; the French diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek margarites meaning pearl
Nico
Victory of the people; a diminutive of Nicholas or Nicolette, from the Greek nike meaning victory and laos meaning people
Nicolas
Victory of the people; derived from the Greek Nikolaos, combining nike meaning victory and laos meaning people
Lucas
Light, luminous, from Lucania
Alyssa
Noble, rational, from the alyssum flower
Iris
Rainbow, messenger of the gods
Kaia
Feminine form of Kai; in Hawaiian means "sea," in Scandinavian a feminine form meaning "earth" or "keeper of keys"
Maggie
Pearl; a pet form of Margaret, derived from the Greek margarites meaning pearl
Elias
The Lord is my God
Teresa
Possibly from Greek "therizo" meaning to harvest, or linked to the island of Thera; made famous by Saint Teresa of Avila
Lydia
Woman from Lydia, noble one
Meghan
Pearl; the Welsh form of Margaret, derived from the Greek margarites meaning pearl
Nicholas
Victory of the people
Anna
Grace, favor, mercy
Christian
Follower of Christ, anointed one
Damian
To tame, subdue
Cora
Maiden, heart, daughter
Phoebe
Bright, shining, radiant
Philip
Lover of horses
Angel
Messenger of God, divine messenger
Peter
Rock, stone
Andre
Manly, brave, courageous
Damien
To tame, subdue
Nikki
Victory of the people; a diminutive form of Nicole or Nicholas, from the Greek nike meaning victory and laos meaning people
Steve
Short form of Stephen, from Greek "stephanos" meaning crown or wreath
Tess
Short form of Teresa or Theresa, from Greek possibly meaning to harvest; used independently as a name of grace
Theresa
Possibly from Greek "therizo" meaning to harvest, or linked to the Greek island Thera; popularized by Saint Teresa of Avila
Zander
Short form of Alexander, from Greek "alexandros" meaning defender of men or protector of the people
Christina
Follower of Christ, anointed
Kate
Pure, clear
Sophie
Wisdom
Chloe
Blooming, young green shoot, fertility
Penelope
Weaver, dream weaver
Helena
Bright, shining light; from the Greek "Helene," possibly derived from "helios" (sun), meaning bright or shining one
Kyra
Variant of Kira, from the Greek "Kyrios" meaning "lord" or from the Persian "Kurus" meaning "sun" or "throne"
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