Greek Baby Names

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.

1,039 names — click any name for full meaning, origin, and safety analysis

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#457

Esteban

Boy

crown, wreath

#459

Maia

Girl

mother, great one

#463

Alexandria

Girl

defender of mankind

#481

Lyra

Girl

lyre, musical instrument

#484

Paris

Girl

Trojan prince

#485

Alexis

Boy

defender, protector

#489

Andy

Boy

manly, brave

#491

Kora

Girl

maiden, young woman

#495

Atreus

Boy

fearless, not cowardly

#495

Cali

Girl

beautiful

#498

Calliope

Girl

beautiful voice

#499

Angel

Girl

messenger

#500

Leandro

Boy

lion man

Alexis

Girl

defender, helper

Elio

Boy

sun

Leonidas

Boy

son of the lion

Halo

Girl

ring of light

Nellie

Girl

shining light

Philip

Boy

lover of horses

Troy

Boy

from the city of Troy

Stephanie

Girl

crown, garland

Kate

Girl

pure, clear

Gregory

Boy

watchful, vigilant, alert

Dorian

Boy

descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek

Pierce

Boy

steadfast, firm

Drew

Boy

manly, strong, courageous

Margo

Girl

pearl

Alessandro

Boy

defender of men

Allie

Girl

defender of men (from Alexandra)

Lexi

Girl

defender of people

Capri

Girl

island of wild boars (alternative etymology)

Alejandra

Girl

defender of mankind

Katie

Girl

pure, clear

Ander

Boy

man, warrior

Angie

Girl

divine messenger

Cleo

Girl

glory, fame

Cassandra

Girl

shining upon man

Rhodes

Boy

where roses grow

Rhea

Girl

flowing, streaming

Jayceon

Boy

healer (via Jason/Iason)

Angelica

Girl

messenger

Jayson

Boy

to heal (from iasthai)

Phillip

Boy

lover of horses

Melina

Girl

honey, sweet

Anne

Girl

gracious, merciful

Chris

Boy

anointed one carrier

Kaitlyn

Girl

clean, unsullied

Kyaire

Boy

Lord (via Kyrie element)

Georgina

Girl

farmer, earth-worker

Thalia

Girl

festivity, abundance

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