Greek names tend to have actual meaning — Alexander means 'defender of men,' Sophia means 'wisdom.' They've been borrowed by every culture that came after ancient Greece, which means they feel universal rather than ethnically specific.
1,164 names — click any name for full meaning, origin, and safety analysis
pastoral paradise (from Greek Arcadia)
beautiful, lovely
divine, of Zeus
bright, shining light
lord, master
peace
bright, shining, torch
dark red, crimson
from the island of Cyprus
life, alive
torch, bright
vivid, alive
dry-loving flower
pure
blessed, happy
possibly derived from Jason (healer) via phonet...
harmonious, musical, well-ordered
liberator of men, one who frees
pure, unsullied
the great beast, tiger
maiden, girl
divine will
precious gem
hunter, rising in the sky
west wind, gentle breeze
defender of men, brave
short form of Alexandra/Alexis
destroyer
fresh growth, spring
tiller of the soil
tame, gentle
goddess of wisdom and warfare
gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)
anointed one (via Christos)
daughter of Briseus
watchful, alert
one who defies death
given life by Zeus
gift (via Kyra/Kyros)
sun god
bright, shining one
dark, black-haired
lover of horses
from Arcadia, of the idyllic land
sun ray (from helios)
daughter of Briseus
related to Thalia: to blossom, to flourish
water spirit (possible classical influence)
excellence, virtue
healer (if from Greek Galen)
Browse by popularity, letter, meaning, or style. Over 2,000 names with full meanings and rankings.
Find the perfect name for your dog, cat, or any pet with curated suggestions.
Generate authentic names for D&D and RPG characters across 12 fantasy races.
Generate names for fictional characters across genres with backstory profiles.