It’s true that plenty of Greek baby names are taken from mythology – and you will find a number of them here – but what Greek names hold most in common are their regal and romantic nature. Greek baby names also make good use of the letters c, k, x and y, which are some of the most coveted sounds and letters in baby naming today.

Check out our list of Greek baby names to help you find the perfect moniker for your child.

Greek Boy Baby Names

Alexander – protector; also Xane, Xander
Andre – manly, courageous
Ares – god of war
Athan – immortal

Basil – like a king
Bastiaan – venerable

Calix – handsome
Christos – Christ
Corban – a gift devoted to God
Cosmo, Kosmo – order, universe

Damaris – gentle
Damian – tame
Darien, Darin – gift
Dimitur – lover of the earth

Eneas – praised one
Eros – god of love
Eusebio – pious, respectful
Evangelos – the evangelist

Galen – the calm one
Ganymede – a mythological youth
Gyles, Giles – a kid

Hamon – faithful one
Hector – to hold fast
Hercules – exceptionally strong

Jayson, Jason, Jace – healer
Jerome – sacred or holy name

Karsten, Carsten, Kristian, Khristian – blessed
Kiron – a wise teacher
Kozma – decoration

Laertes – a legendary figure
Leander – the lion man
Lex – protector of men
Linus – flaxed-haired
Lysander – the liberator

Magus – magician or priest
Makis – Greek form of Michael
Minos – son of Zeus
Myron – fragrant

Neo – new
Nestor – wisdom
Nikolas, Nicholas, Nyke, Nike – victory

Obelix – pillar of strength
Orestes – a man of the mountain
Orion – son of light/fire

Pericles – man with honor
Philo – loving
Phoenix – mystical bird, purple
Proteus – changeable

Sofronio – self-controlled
Solon – wise one
Soterios, Sotiris – savior
Stavros, Stefanos, Stephen – crowned

Tadd, Taddeo – courageous
Tamas, Tomas, Thomas – a twin
Theron – hunter

Xanthe, Xanthia, Zanthe, Xanne, Xantha, Xanthippe – bright or golden-haired
Xenos, Zeno – stranger

Get more Greek Boy Name ideas here!

Greek Girl Baby Names

Alayla – war goddess
Aleksandrya – helper and defender of mankind
Alexys, Alexus, Alexxis, Alexya, Alexyss – protector
Alissa – pretty
Anastasia – resurrection; also Nastia, Stacey
Anjali – angel
Apollonia – gift from the Greek god Apollo, strong
Ariadna – daughter of Minos
Ariana – holy one
Athena – goddess of wisdom and warfare

Basilia – queenly, regal
Beryl – a precious green jewel
Bryony – vine-like plant

Cailey – musical one
Calista, Calysta, Callista – beautiful
Calliope, Kalliope – goddess of epic poetry
Carissa – beloved
Cassandra – insightful
Catia – clear, pure
Celena – the moon
Charissa – hope
Chloe, Kloey – blossoming
Corrina – maiden
Cyrena – water nymph

Damara – gentle
Daphne – the laurel
Daria – wealthy
Delphina – little flower
Desma – a pledge
Diantha – divine flower
Dyna – powerful

Echo – a nymph
Eleni – light
Eulalia – well-spoken one
Eunice – victorious
Evangelina; Evangeline – bearer of good news

Feodora – God-given
Fotini – light

Gaia – earth
Gelasia – laughing
Graeae – gray ones

Haidee – modest
Hermione – messenger
Hedea – pleasing
Hypatia – the highest

Ianthe, Iolanthe, Iola – violet-colored flower
Idylla – perfect
Irene – peace
Iyonna – gracious

Jacinda, Jacynth – beautiful
Jenesis – creation, beginning

Karis – graceful
Katarina – pure
Kira, Keira– dark lady
Kirstin, Keirsten, Kiersten, Kristen – follower of Christ

Lashea – lovely
Leandra – lioness
Lotus – enlightenment, spiritual wisdom
Lydia – beauty

Melania – black
Melia – mythological nymph
Melina – gentle, calm
Myra – fragrant

Naiyah – flowing water
Nastassia – resurrection
Nefili – cloud
Nyla – from the river Nile

Obelia – pillar
Oksana – welcoming
Omega – the last
Ophira – gold

Pamela – honeyed
Penelope – dream weaver
Petra, Petrina – rock
Phaedra, Phedra – bright one, shining
Phebe, Phoebe – radiant
Phyllis – a green branch

Rhea – a stream
Rizpah – hope
Rydia, Rhoda – rose petals

Saina - princess
Sibley, Sybil – prophetess
Sofier, Sophie, Sophia – wise
Syna – together

Tallia, Thalia, Talia, Talya – joyful
Tekla – divine fame
Teresa, Teri, Tess – harvester

Velma – protector
Venus – love and beauty

Zo, Zoe, Zoelane, Zoelie, Zoey, Zoie, Zoya – life

Get more Greek Girl Names here!

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