Baby Names: Greek Name Ideas For Boys And Girls

Looking for some unique baby names? Here is a list of Greek name ideas for boys and girls and includes the meanings of the names.

When we think of Greece, many things may come to mind. I, for one, think of delicious Greek food like stuffed grape leaves and baklava or famous Greek warriors like Achilles. Greece has inspired our world today in thousands of ways from its famous ancient architect, to its delicious food to its art and politics. If you are of Greek descent and want to honor this part of your heritage or if you simply want to get a feel of some Greek-inspired names, here are some boy and girl Greek names for you to peruse.

Greek Boy Names

Achilles - What list of Greek names would be complete without this one? Achilles is the name of the Trojan hero (you may remember Brad Pitt who played him in the movie Troy).

Adonis - One who is extremely handsome

Alexander - One who defends all of mankind

Andreas - A variation of the name Andrew

Andrew - One who is considered to have lots of manly strength

Adrian - One who is rich

Anthony - One who flourishes

Basil - Royal

Carsten - To be anointed

Christian - One who obediently follows Christ and his teachings

Christopher - One who is considered to be a Christ-bearer

Colin - A variation of the name Nicholas

Damian - One who tames

Demetrius - One who loves the Earth

Elias - A variation of the name Elijah

Galen - One who is known to heal

Gino - A variation of the name Eugene

Hector - One who proceeds steadily

Julius - One who is full of youth and vigor

Leonard - One who is considered to have the strength and bravery of a lion

Myron - An ointment

Nemo - A variation of the name Glen; also name of famous movie fish

Nickolas - Coming from a group of people who have seen victory

Peter - A tiny rock

Philip - One who loves horses

Sebastian - To be venerable

Stephen - One who has a crown

Thanos - A man of noble birth

Timothy - One who honors God

Tyrone - One who is sovereign

Xenos - A stranger

Yanny - A variation of the name John

Zander - A variation of the name Alexander

Greek Girl Names

Adrienne - One who is rich

Aphrodite - The Goddess of both beauty and love

Agnes - One who is pure at heart

Alesia - A variation of the name Alicia

Alexandra - One who defends mankind; Feminine version of name Alexander

Althea - One who is wholesome

Athena - One who is full of wisdom

Callista - The one with the most beauty

Candice - One who is white and glittery

Cassiopeia - One who is clever

Chloe - To bloom

Clarissa - One who has brilliance

Daphne - A laurel tree

Demi - One that covers the Earth

Dorian - The sea

Drew - To be full of courage

Eleanor - Full of light

Esmeralda - A variation on the word emerald

Eva - One who brings good news

Hillary - To be full of cheer

Iona - A purple flower

Irene - To be full of peace

Kyra - To be like a lady

Lacey - Variation of the name Larissa

Larissa - To be full of cheer

Madeline - A very tall tower

Marjorie - A variation of the name Margaret

Monica - To be alone; solitude

Nora - Light

Olympia - To be like the heavens

Peggy - A variation of the name Margaret

Rhea - Like a brook

Selena - The moon

Sonya - To be full of wisdom

Talia - To bloom

Tiana - Like a princess

Vanessa - A butterfly

Zoe - Full of life

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