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Greek Girl Names

Greek girl names evoke goddesses, muses, and heroines — Sophia, Alexandra, Penelope, Calliope. These names have traveled from ancient Athens to become some of the most beloved names worldwide.

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Sophia

wisdom

Greek
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Sofia

skill, cleverness

Spanish
#14

Eleanor

compassion, sympathy

English
#18

Eliana

daughter of the sun

Jewish
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Chloe

young green shoot

English
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Ellie

bright, shining light

English
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Penelope

weaver, one who weaves

Greek
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Zoe

life

Greek
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Elena

Bright, shining light; torch

Italian
#55

Genesis

birth, generation, coming into being

English
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Zoey

life, living

Greek
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Sophie

skill, knowledge

French
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Madelyn

high tower, elevated

American
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Iris

rainbow

Greek
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Athena

sharp, keen, praise

Greek
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Melody

song, tune, music

English
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Lydia

beautiful one, noble

English
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Cora

maiden

English
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Ariana

most holy

Italian
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Georgia

farmer, earth worker

English
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Margaret

pearl

English
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Melanie

dark-complexioned, of dark appearance

English
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Margot

pearl

French
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Samantha

told by God

English
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Catalina

pure

Spanish
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Anastasia

resurrection

Russian
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Olive

olive tree

English
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Evangeline

good angel

French
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Katherine

pure

English
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Callie

beautiful, lovely

American
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Kaia

earth

Greek
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Phoebe

bright, radiant, shining

Greek
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Andrea

strong, brave, manly

Italian
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Lia

weary

Italian
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Daphne

laurel tree

English
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Annie

grace, favor

English
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Arianna

most holy

English

Alaina

bright, shining light

American

Alexandra

defender of the people

English

Khloe

blooming, green shoot

American

Selena

moon

Spanish

Elaina

bright, shining light

Greek

Ophelia

help, aid

Greek

Lena

bright, shining light

Greek

Harmony

musical concord, agreement

English

Alessia

defender of men; protector

Italian

Angela

messenger of God; angel

Italian

Angelina

Italian

Nicole

Victorious one

French

Catherine

English

Joanna

God is gracious

English

Thea

goddess, divine

Greek

Elora

God is my light

English

Elaine

bright, shining light

English

Elodie

foreign riches

French

Melissa

honey bee

English

Colette

victory of the people

French

Helena

shining light, bright one

English

Phoenix

dark red, crimson

American

Helen

torch, shining light

Greek

Alessandra

defender of mankind

Italian

Dorothy

gift of God

Greek

Demi

half, partial

American

Maia

mother, great one

Greek

Alexandria

defender of mankind

Greek

Lyra

lyre, musical instrument

English

Paris

from the Parisii Celtic tribe

American

Kora

maiden, young woman

English

Cali

beautiful

American

Calliope

beautiful voice

Greek

Angel

messenger

Spanish

Alexis

defender, helper

Greek

Halo

ring of light

American

Nellie

shining light

English

Stephanie

crown, garland

French

Kate

pure, clear

English

Margo

pearl

French

Amalia

work, industrious

Italian

Allie

noble kind (from Alice)

English

Lexi

defender of people

English

Capri

island of goats

Italian

Alejandra

defender of mankind

Spanish

Katie

pure, clear

English

Angie

angel, heavenly messenger

English

Cleo

glory, fame

English

Cassandra

shining upon man

English

Rhea

flowing, streaming

English

Angelica

angelic, messenger of God

English

Melina

honey, sweet

Greek

Irene

peace

Greek

Anne

grace, favor

English

Kaitlyn

pure

Irish

Georgina

farmer, earth-worker

English

Thalia

festivity, abundance

Greek

Selene

moon, light

Greek

Christina

follower of Christ, anointed one

English

Emerald

bright green gemstone

American

Kathryn

pure, clear

English

Monica

advisor, counselor

Latin

Persephone

bringer of destruction

Greek

Penny

with a web over her face

English

Alena

bright, shining light

Czech

Andi

brave, strong, manly

American

Elina

bright, shining light

Scandinavian

Alexa

defender of mankind

English

Theodora

gift of God

Greek

Xyla

forest, wood

American

Cynthia

woman from Mount Cynthus

English

Iliana

from the city of Troy (Ilium)

Spanish

Elia

my God is Yahweh

Italian

Tiffany

manifestation of God

English

Kallie

beautiful

English

Andie

manly, brave

English

Teresa

summer

Spanish

Aura

breeze, breath, air

English

Dafne

victory, triumph (symbolic)

Italian

Alexia

defender, helper of mankind

Spanish

Giuliana

youthful, belonging to the Julian family

Italian

Alexandr

defender of mankind

Russian

Kori

maiden, girl

American

Indigo

deep blue-purple color, from India

English

Katelyn

pure

American

Zoya

life

Russian

Elani

shining one, bright, torch

Greek

Harmoni

agreement, concord, fitting together

English

Jianna

God is gracious, God has shown favor

Italian

Eleni

bright, shining light

Greek

Melani

dark, black

American

Artemis

safe, unharmed

Greek

Sapphire

precious blue gemstone

English

Sandra

defender of men

English

Agnes

pure, holy, chaste

English

Isis

throne, seat of power

Egyptian

Angelique

angelic, messenger of God

French

Lexie

defender of men

American

Ida

work, labor

German

Gaia

earth, land

Greek

Elara

mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)

American

Crystal

clear ice, transparent gem

American

Korra

maiden, daughter

American

Christine

follower of Christ

English

Margaux

pearl

French

Ariadna

most holy

Spanish

Kassandra

she who entangles men

Greek

Isadora

gift of Isis

Greek

Onyx

claw, fingernail (Greek)

American

Kalia

the most beautiful one

Hawaiian

Karen

pure, chaste

American

Evangelina

bearer of good news

Spanish

Ariadne

most holy

Greek

Cassie

shining upon men

English

Ines

pure, chaste

Spanish

Xena

foreigner, guest

Greek

Selina

moon

English

Amethyst

purple gemstone

English

May

goddess of spring, month of May

English

Nelly

bright, shining one (from Helen)

English

Danae

she who judges

Greek

Zoie

life

American

Stacy

resurrection, rising again

English

Althea

healer, one who makes whole

Greek

Atlas

to carry, to endure

American

Elayna

shining, bright

American

Damaris

gentle, tamed

Greek

Katerina

pure

Greek

Cassandr

she who entangles men

Greek

Sofie

wisdom

Scandinavian

Calista

most beautiful

English

Petra

rock, stone

German

Lidia

woman from Lydia

Italian

Theresa

to harvest, reaper

Spanish

Symphony

harmony of sounds, consonance

American

Calla

beautiful

English

Delia

bright, visible

English

Angely

messenger of God, angel

Spanish

Sybil

prophetess, oracle

English

Irina

peace

Russian

Laynie

bright, shining light

American

Odessa

city of Odysseus

American

Georgie

farmer, earth worker

English

Melania

dark-complexioned

Italian

Larissa

citadel, fortress

Greek

Agatha

good, honorable, noble

English

Dolly

gift of God (via Dorothy)

English

Georgiana

farmer, earth-worker

English

Hellen

torch, bright one

Greek

Eris

strife, discord

American

Nasya

miracle of God

Jewish

Cindy

moon goddess

American

Lotus

lotus flower

Hindu

Saphira

sapphire, the blue gemstone

English-speaking

Hermione

wellborn, of noble stock

Greek

Alessa

defender of mankind

Italian

Lois

superior, more desirable

English

Echo

reflected sound

English

Idalia

I see the sun, sun goddess

Spanish

Tia

aunt

Spanish

Katarina

pure

Scandinavian

Cori

maiden, young woman

American

Melodie

song, tune, musical chant

English

Philomena

beloved

Irish

Lennyn

lion strength, brave as a lion

American

Zelie

solemn, devoted

French

Theia

goddess, divine

Greek

Katia

pure

Russian

Naia

wave, sea foam

Basque

Theadora

gift of God

Greek

Elana

tree, oak tree

Hebrew

Ally

noble, gracious

English

Coral

coral, the marine organism

English

Denise

devoted to the god of wine and festivity

French

Catarina

pure

Portuguese

Ofelia

help, aid

Spanish

Moira

fate, destiny

Irish

Sonya

wisdom

Russian

Denisse

follower of Dionysus

Spanish

Aryanna

most holy, utterly pure

American

Eunice

good victory

English

Alessi

defender of the people

Italian

Ellia

all, completely (Germanic)

English

Azalia

azalea flower

English

Kailynn

pure

American

Laia

well-spoken, eloquent

Catalan

Caliana

beautiful

Spanish

Dorothea

gift of God

English

Leonor

shining light

Spanish

Leonora

bright, shining one

Italian

Rhema

spoken word, utterance

Christian

Melinda

honey, sweet

American

Izzy

God is my oath

English

Astraea

starry, relating to stars

Greek

Caia

to rejoice, joyful

Welsh

Pamela

all sweetness, all honey

English

Alex

defender of the people

Greek

Krystal

clear ice, rock crystal, quartz

American

Karis

grace, kindness

Greek

Therese

from the island of Thera

French

Maritza

of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)

Latin American

Mayah

water

American

Zena

Hospitable, guest-friend

Greek

Delta

River mouth, fertile land

Greek

Aris

best, excellent

Greek

Kyrie

lord, master

Greek

Laina

bright light, torch

English

Kalliope

beautiful voice, fair-voiced

Greek

Andromeda

ruler of men

Greek

Illiana

bright, shining light

Greek

Maiya

illusion, magic, divine power

Indian

Harmonie

harmony, concord, agreement

French

Eleia

sun-bright, radiant

Greek

Xylah

from the forest, woodland

American

Ileana

bright, shining one

Romanian

Ilyana

bright, shining light

Bulgarian

Anyeli

angel, divine messenger

Latin American

Cypress

cypress tree

American

Aeris

air, atmosphere, breeze

American

Katy

each of the two

English

Melia

honey

Greek

Olympia

home of the gods

Greek

Pippa

lover of horses

English

Yelena

bright, shining light

Russian

Tiara

crown, jeweled headpiece

American

Effie

well-spoken, of good repute

Scottish

Angeli

angels, of the angels, divine messengers

Filipino

Yolanda

violet flower

Spanish

Arina

peace

Russian

Dora

gift

English

Cristal

clear ice, rock crystal

Spanish

Harmonee

harmony, concord, agreement

American

Eliani

my God has answered

Latin American

Philippa

lover of horses, friend to horses

English

Bobbie

bright fame

American

Alethea

truth

English

Karissa

grace, kindness

English

Calia

beautiful, lovely

American

Anastacia

resurrection, she who shall rise again

Russian

Rena

song, joyful song

Hebrew

Eulalia

sweetly speaking, well-spoken

Spanish

Kathy

innocent

English

Elaia

symbol of peace and wisdom

Greek

Amaryllis

sparkling, to flash or sparkle

Greek

Aela

whirlwind, storm wind

Norse

Nyx

night, darkness

Greek

Kathlyn

pure

American

Collette

victory of the people

French

Acacia

thorny tree, point

American

Aster

star

English

Stephany

crown, garland

American

Stacey

resurrection

English

Cloe

blooming, young green shoot

English

Katya

pure, clear

Russian

Hera

protectress, lady

Greek

Ellena

torch, shining light

Greek

Anthonella

priceless, inestimable

Italian

Vanellope

blend of Vanessa and Penelope; weaver of nets

American

Rhoda

rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)

Greek

Kleo

glory of the father (short form of Cleopatra)

Greek

Psalm

sacred song, hymn of praise

American

Malinda

honey, sweet

English

Corina

maiden, girl

Spanish

Charis

grace, kindness, beauty

Greek

Lya

weary

Italian

Rhythm

regular beat, musical flow

American

Kaiah

pure (via Katherine variant)

American

Sonja

wisdom, skill

Russian

Monique

advisor, counselor

French

Eleana

bright, shining light

Greek

Elli

bright, shining light

English

Aletheia

truth, unconcealedness

Greek

Kyrah

throne, far-sighted

American

Elaya

olive tree

American

Veronika

she who brings victory

Russian

Anela

angel, divine messenger

Hawaiian

Nicolle

victory of the people

French

Melodi

song, musical phrase

English

Airis

messenger of the gods

English

Melisa

sweet as honey

Greek

Tamia

storehouse keeper, one who distributes

African American

Tommie

twin, a twin

English

Lillia

lily flower

English

Kirsten

follower of Christ

Danish

Stefany

crown, wreath

English

Nika

victory

Slavic

Aella

whirlwind, stormy wind

Greek

Ariany

most holy, most pure

Latin American

Lennie

brave lion

English

Asya

healer, one who heals

Russian

Mehlani

dark beauty

American

Kassie

pure

American

Jaci

the moon

Brazilian

Astra

star, stars

English

Aleina

bright, shining one

American

Briseida

strength, power

Spanish

Christiana

follower of Christ

English

Zenaida

life of Zeus

Greek

Cristel

crystal, clear as ice

Spanish

Barbie

foreign woman, stranger

English

Sandy

defender of men

English

Darya

sea, ocean

Russian

Polina

small, humble

Russian

Azayla

dry, dry earth

American

Azaylie

dry, drought-tolerant (from Greek azaleos)

American

Xenia

stranger, foreigner (from xenos)

Greek

Ily

pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)

American

Aleksandra

defender of mankind

Russian

Nichole

victory of the people

American

Zeniyah

divine hospitality; gift of grace

African-American

Melona

dark, dark-haired

Greek

Katheryn

each of the two

English

Coralie

coral, sea treasure

French

Kalli

beautiful voice

Greek

Kristel

crystal, clear as ice

Dutch

Azaleah

dry (from Greek azaleos)

American

Aziya

sunrise, the east

American

Stefania

crown, wreath

Italian

Christy

follower of Christ

English

Cleopatra

glory of the father

Egyptian

Teddy

wealthy guardian

English

Petrona

rock, stone

Spanish

Carissa

grace, kindness

English

Lenni

brave as a lion

Scandinavian

Irelyn

Ireland, abundant land

American

Eleen

bright, shining light

Irish

Giannina

God is gracious

Italian

Chole

blooming, young green shoot

American

Delina

noble, of noble birth (via Germanic Adelina)

Italian

Dayra

knowledgeable woman

Latin American

Arianne

most holy

French

Alinna

noble, bright

German

Anasofia

grace, favor

Spanish

Eiley

bright, shining light, torch

Irish

Fannie

free one, from France

American

Delphine

dolphin

French

Elayne

bright, shining light, torch

English

Emrys

immortal, divine

Welsh

Xylia

of the wood, tree-born

English

Eugenia

well-born, of noble birth

English

Berenice

bringer of victory

Italian

Kalista

most beautiful

Greek

Rheya

flowing, ease

Greek

Khloee

blooming, young green shoot

American

Helene

torch, bright shining light

French

Bernice

bringer of victory

English

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