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
