980 Greek Baby Names For Boys And Girls With Meanings

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When talking about Greek baby names, Apollo, Alexander, Aphrodite, and Trojan are the ones that strike first to the mind. But there’s a lot to Greek baby names beyond these. Sophia, which has been one of the leading baby girl names for decades, originated in Greece. We bet you didn’t know that. And Luke, which most of us presume to be a Biblical name, also has Greek roots. Yes, this gorgeous coastal country has no shortage of baby name inspiration. In Greece, baby names are not just labels to differentiate one child from another. These names are more like tradition, passed down from one generation to another. The first born baby boy is named after paternal grandfather, and first born girl is named after her paternal grandmother. Check out our catalog of Greek baby names to select the best moniker for your little one. From ancient, Greek mythological names to modern Greek names, MomJunction has got everything for you.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Acacia	Girl	The wood of the acacia tree was used to build the tabernacle
Acantha	Girl	A thorn or a sharp-pointed object
Adelpha	Girl	A dear or beloved sister
Admetos	Boy	One who cannot be tamed.
Adonica	Girl	Phoenician - Lord; Ruler; From Adam And Monica; A variant transcription of Greek name Adonia
Adonis	Unisex	A handsome young man loved by aphrodite in mythology
Adras	Boy	Means Manly in Greek
Adrian	Boy	Water, or a sea of water
Adrianu	Boy	Sicilian form of Hadrianus. It means from Hadria.
Agapi	Girl	One who is loving, caring, protective, affectionate, kind, nuturing and dependable.
Agatha	Girl	A common Greek name which means good. Many great novelists, saints and celebrities are named Agatha
Agathe	Girl	A kind natured woman.
Agelaeia	Girl	She who belongs to a herd.
Agnes	Girl	A chaste woman
Agnesia	Girl	Estonian form of Agnes. It means holy.
Agnete	Girl	Old Greek - Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes
Agnetha	Girl	Old Greek - Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes
Agnieszka	Girl	Old Greek - Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes
Aigneis	Girl	She who is chaste, holy
Akilles	Boy	A form of Achilles meaning hero of the Greeks
Aksu	Boy	Defender of Man; A variant of name Alexander and Akse
Akta	Boy	Greek - Good; A name variant of Agatha
Alasdair	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of men; A variant of name Alexander and Alistair
Alaster	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of men; A variant of name Alistair
Alcie	Girl	Strong willed; a responsible and inspirational being
Alcina	Girl	A sorceress who rules over a magical, strongwilled
Alec	Boy	defender of mankind
Alek	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alec and Alexander
Aleko	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alec and Alexander
Aleks	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alec and Alexander
Aleksander	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Aleksandr	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Aleksandru	Boy	Norman form of Alexander. It means defending men.
Aleksandur	Boy	Bulgarian version of Alexander, meaning defender of mankind.
Aleksei	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; Defender; A variant of name Alexander
Aleksia	Girl	Old Greek - Defender; Germanic - Noble; Honorable; Hebrew - Ornament; Brightness; A derivative of Alexia
Alenka	Girl	Old Greek - Bright One; Shining One; Hebrew - of Magdala; A variation of Alena
Alesandro	Boy	Defender
Alessandro	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alessia	Girl	Greek - Defender; Defender of Men; Protector of Mankind; A form of Alexandra
Alethea	Girl	Truthful One, Honest
Alex	Boy	Protector Of Mankind
Alexa	Girl	Guardian Of Mankind
Alexandar	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alexander	Boy	Defender of Mankind
Alexandr	Girl	Old Greek -Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of Alexander
Alexandra	Girl	Shelter provider Of Mankind
Alexandrea	Girl	Old Greek -Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of Alexander
Alexandreina	Girl	A variant of Alexandra, meaning man's defender.
Alexandria	Girl	Defender Of Mankind
Alexandrina	Girl	Old Greek -Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of Alexander
Alexandrine	Girl	Old Greek -Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of Alexander
Alexandro	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alexandros	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alexandru	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alexei	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; Defender; A variant of name Alexander
Alexie	Girl	Old Greek - Defender of Men; Germanic - Of a noble kind; A variant of Alice and Alexandra
Alexina	Girl	Old Greek -Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of Alexander
Alexine	Girl	Old Greek -Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of Alexander
Alexios	Boy	Defender, help provider
Alexis	Girl	Protector Of Mankind
Alexius	Boy	Old Greek - Defender; A variant of name Alexis
Alfina	Girl	Old Norse - Elf; Supernatural Being; Battle; Magical Counsel
Alissandru	Boy	Sicilian form of Alexander. It means defender of mankind.
Alixandre	Boy	Defender of mankind. It was the name of nephew of King Mark.
Aliz	Girl	Happy, pleased, joyful
Alpha	Unisex	An excellent firstborn child with leadership and chieftian qualities
Alpheus	Boy	Hebrew - Successor
Altha	Girl	Latin - High; Old Greek - Wholesome; Healing; A variant transcription is Alta and Althea
Althaia	Girl	A medicinal herb
Althea	Girl	Healing power accompanied with wholesomeness, they are truthful, creative, alluring and a loyal mate
Altheda	Girl	Latin - High; Old Greek - Wholesome; Healing; A variant transcription is Alta and Althea
Althia	Girl	Latin - High; Old Greek - Wholesome; Healing; A variant transcription is Alta and Althea
Amantha	Girl	Greek - A Flower Name; A variant of the name Samantha
Amara	Boy	Immortal Being; one who is blessed without end or death; blessed with eternal life; Grace or Bitter
Amarantha	Girl	A mythical flower which is everlasting and unfading; forever beautiful
Amaryllis	Girl	A shining, precious jewel
Ambrogio	Boy	Old Greek - Immortal, Divine; A variant of the name Ambrose
Ambros	Boy	Old Greek - Immortal, Divine; A variant of the name Ambrose
Ambrosia	Girl	The delicious food of the God which is pure and filled with sanity
Ambrosius	Boy	Old Greek - Immortal, Divine; A variant of the name Ambrose
Aminta	Girl	They are the defender of mankind
Amyntas	Boy	Defender
Anastacia	Girl	Resurrection; the one rising of the dead
Anastasha	Girl	Resurrection; a new life
Anastasia	Girl	Resurrection; coming again
Anastasios	Girl	Resurrection; rise of the dead person
Anastazia	Girl	Resurrection; Reborn; Feminine equivalent of the male name Anastasius
Anatola	Boy	Variant of Anatol; meaning a beautiful and warm sunrise
Ande	Girl	Old Greek - Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name Andrea
Andee	Girl	Old Greek - Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A contraction of name Andrea
Andena	Girl	Old Greek - Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A derivative of Andrea
Ander	Boy	Old Greek - Strong brave man, man of people; Manly; A variant of name Anders
Anders	Boy	Old Greek - Man; Manly; Virility; Latin - Priceless; A variant of name Anderson
Anderson	Boy	Scandinavian- Son Of Andrew; Latin - Priceless; Old Greek - Manly; Brave
Andoni	Boy	Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony
Andonios	Boy	A famous bearer who is priceless
Andonis	Boy	Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; Greek - Man; Manly; A variant of name is Anthony and Andrew
Andralyn	Girl	Old Greek - Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A variant of Andrea
Andras	Boy	Old Greek - Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name Andrea

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Infographic: Legendary Greek Names For Your Adorable Baby

The origins of the Greek alphabet can be traced back thousands of years. Some of the best Greek literature was produced in antiquity, and most names originate from it. So if you are exploring the language for baby names, expect to find those representing a rich history and mythology. In this infographic, we have listed the best ones.