Unique Greek Baby Names with Meanings

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Written By Poonam Singh

I am co-founder of toddlerjunction.com and Principal of Cambridge Montessori Preschool Bangalore.

There are many unique Greek baby names with beautiful meanings. For example, the name Athanasia means “immortal” and is derived from Greek mythology. Another pretty name is Elpida, which means “hope.” If you are looking for a name with a strong meaning, consider Kyrillos, which means “lord.” If you want a name that is unique and has a special meaning, consider one of these Greek baby names.

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What are popular Greek Baby Names with Meanings?

NameMeaningGender
AdelphaA dear or beloved sisterGirl
AdoniaPhoenician Lord; Ruler; A female variant transcription of Greek name Adonis which means beautifulGirl
AdonicaPhoenician Lord; Ruler; From Adam And Monica; A variant transcription of Greek name AdoniaGirl
AdonisA handsome young man loved by aphrodite in mythologyUnisex
AdrianWater, or a sea of waterBoy
AgapiOne who is loving, caring, protective, affectionate, kind, nuturing and dependable.Girl
AgathaA common Greek name which means good. Many great novelists, saints and celebrities are named AgathaGirl
AgnesA chaste womanGirl
AgneteOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of AgnesGirl
AgnethaOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of AgnesGirl
AgnieszkaOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of AgnesGirl
AlcieStrong willed; a responsible and inspirational beingGirl
AlcinaA sorceress who rules over a magical, strongwilledGirl
AldoraOld Greek Winged Gift; Aldorah, Aldorra, and Aldorrah are variant forms of AldoraGirl
Alecdefender of mankindBoy
AleksiaOld Greek Defender; Germanic Noble; Honorable; Hebrew Ornament; Brightness; A derivative of AlexiaGirl
AlenkaOld Greek Bright One; Shining One; Hebrew of Magdala; A variation of AlenaGirl
AlesandroDefenderBoy
AlessiaGreek Defender; Defender of Men; Protector of Mankind; A form of AlexandraGirl
AletheaTruthful One, HonestGirl
AlexProtector Of MankindBoy
AlexaGuardian Of MankindGirl
AlexandarOld Greek Defender of Men; A variant of name AlexanderBoy
AlexanderDefender of MankindBoy
AlexandrOld Greek Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of AlexanderGirl
AlexandraShelter provider Of MankindGirl
AlexandreaOld Greek Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of AlexanderGirl
AlexandriaDefender Of MankindGirl
AlexandrinaOld Greek Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of AlexanderGirl
AlexandrineOld Greek Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of AlexanderGirl
AlexandroOld Greek Defender of Men; A variant of name AlexanderBoy
AlexandrosOld Greek Defender of Men; A variant of name AlexanderBoy
AlexieOld Greek Defender of Men; Germanic Of a noble kind; A variant of Alice and AlexandraGirl
AlexinaOld Greek Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of AlexanderGirl
AlexineOld Greek Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of AlexanderGirl
AlexiosDefender, help providerBoy
AlexisProtector Of MankindGirl
AlfinaOld Norse Elf; Supernatural Being; Battle; Magical CounselGirl
AlizHappy, pleased, joyfulGirl
AlthaLatin High; Old Greek Wholesome; Healing; A variant transcription is Alta and AltheaGirl
AltheaHealing power accompanied with wholesomeness, they are truthful, creative, alluring and a loyal mateGirl
AlthedaLatin High; Old Greek Wholesome; Healing; A variant transcription is Alta and AltheaGirl
AlthiaLatin High; Old Greek Wholesome; Healing; A variant transcription is Alta and AltheaGirl
AmanthaGreek A Flower Name; A variant of the name SamanthaGirl
AmaranthaA mythical flower which is everlasting and unfading; forever beautifulGirl
AmaryllisA shining, precious jewelGirl
AmbrosiaThe delicious food of the God which is pure and filled with sanityGirl
AmintaThey are the defender of mankindGirl
AnastaciaResurrection; the one rising of the deadGirl
AnastashaResurrection; a new lifeGirl
AnastasiaResurrection; coming againGirl
AnastasiosResurrection; rise of the dead personGirl
AnastaziaResurrection; Reborn; Feminine equivalent of the male name AnastasiusGirl
AnatolaVariant of Anatol; meaning a beautiful and warm sunriseBoy
AndeeOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A contraction of name AndreaGirl
AndenaOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A derivative of AndreaGirl
AndoniosA famous bearer who is pricelessBoy
AndralynOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A variant of AndreaGirl
AndreannaOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A variant of AndreaGirl
AndreasForm of Andrew; creative, outgoing and manlyBoy
AndreeOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A variant of AndreaGirl
AndreeaOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A variant of AndreaGirl
AndreinaOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A variant of AndreaGirl
AndreoOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name AndreasBoy
AndrewA born warrior who is manly and braveBoy
AndriaOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A variant of AndreaGirl
AndriasOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name AndreasBoy
AndroclesA glorious man; named after a man who pulled out thorn from Lion’s pawsBoy
AndromedaA mindful of men; the one who excel over othersGirl
AndroulaFrom Andronicus, which means VictoryGirl
AndryaOld Greek Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Defender of men; A variant of AndreaGirl
AneesaOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes; Celtic Hunger; Lamb; OneGirl
AneeshaOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes; Celtic Hunger; Lamb; OneGirl
AnemoneName of a flower which is very gentleGirl
AneshaOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes; Celtic Hunger; Lamb; OneGirl
AnessaHebrew God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna;Girl
AneteOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes; Celtic Hunger; Lamb; OneGirl
AngeAn angel who is inspirational and idealisticGirl
AngelaAn angel sent from heaven to spread peace and loveGirl
AngeleOld Greek Messenger of God; Angel; A short form of name AngelaGirl
AngeliaOld Greek Messenger of God; Angel; A derivative of name AngelaGirl
AngelicLike an Angel; Befitting in Angle; Old Greek Messenger of God; Angel; A variant of name AngeliqueGirl
AngelikiThe pure messengers as well as the angels of God sent from heavenGirl
AngelinaThe holy angels of God sent from heavenGirl
AnielaOld Greek Messenger of God; Angel; A derivative of name AngelaGirl
AnissaOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes; Celtic Hunger; Lamb; OneGirl
AnnastasiaResurrection; Reborn; Feminine equivalent of the male name AnastasiusGirl
AntheaThe one who is as beautiful as flower; Greek goddess HeraGirl
AnthiaOld Greek Flowery; Blossom; Flower; Lady of Flowers; A variant of name AntheaGirl
AntiaPriceless; Invaluable; Praiseworthy; Inestimable; A variant form of name AntoniaGirl
AntigoneThe one who is praise for the parentsGirl
AntineaThe queen of Atlantis who is practical and are a leaderGirl
AntoniosAnother name of Saint Anthony; the one worthy of praiseBoy
AnyssaOld Greek Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes; Celtic Hunger; Lamb; OneGirl
AphroditeGreek Goddess of love, charm, beauty and loveGirl
ApolloThe one who is very handsome and is also a name of Greek GodBoy
ApolloniaThe one who destroysUnisex
ApoloniaFeminine form of Apollonis which is derived from Greek name Apollo which means Strength; A variant spelling is ApolloniaGirl
ArcadiaThe one who is very simple and happyGirl
ArchimedesA master who makes plansBoy
AresGreek Best, Excellent; Latin Ram; A variant of name AriesBoy
AretGreek Excellence; Virtue; A variant of name ArethaGirl
AreteA Greek beautyGirl
ArethaA Greek beautyGirl
ArgusThe one who sees all and is majesticBoy
AriadneDaughter of MinosGirl
AriannaLatin Women from Hadria; Dark One; Old Greek Very Holy Woman; A derivative of AdrianaGirl
ArianneOld Greek Very Holy Woman; Welsh Silver; Derived from the Greek AriadneGirl
ArissaSomeone who is the prime or the bestGirl
AristaBest, HarvestGirl
AristotleExcellent, best thinker; name of a great philosopherBoy
ArseniaOld Greek Virile; Feminine of ArsenioGirl
ArtemasFollower of ArtemisGirl
ArtemisGreek moon goddessGirl
ArtemisiaGift from ArtemisGirl
AstaOld Greek Star; Like a star; Latin August; dignified; holy; A variant of name AsteraGirl
AsterAn Old Greek name derived from asteri meaning starGirl
AsteriaModern Greek name meaning starGirl
AstraeaA derivative from the Greek language for the starGirl
AtalantaEqual weight; one who has secure and immovable mindGirl
AthanasiosThe immortal divine soulBoy
AthenaGreek goddess of wisdomGirl
AththanGreek Immortal; Eternal LifeBoy
AtlantaOld Greek Atlas; Equal in weight; A Huntress; Immovable; A variant of name AtalantaGirl
AtticusA person from AtticaBoy
AugustinRomanian form of AugustinusBoy
AundreOld Greek Man; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name AndreBoy
AvramHebrew Father of multitude; High Father; Derivative of name AbrahamBoy
BalthasarThe name is a version of baltasar.Boy
BalthazarThe name is a version of baltasar.Boy
BarakAfrican Blessed; Hebrew Lightning; A variant of name BarackBoy
CharalambosGlowing with joyBoy
CressidaShakespeare used this word from the Ancient Greek name “Chryseis” meaning GoldenGirl
CyaneBright blue coloredGirl
DariusRich and KindBoy
DesdemonaMisery or unlucky. Name of Shakespeare’s heroine.Girl
ElysiumThe place where heroes in Greek mythology go when they die.Boy
EuthaliaFlower or BloomGirl
FaustusAn auspicious mandBoy
GalswintheStrong singingGirl
GannaFavor, a woman who is full of grace.Girl
HalcyonCalm; Derived from the name of a Greek mythological sea birdGirl
HarmoniaMeans “harmony, agreement” in Greek. Harmonia is a variant of HarmoniGirl
HarmonyHarmony is Musical Combination Of Chords; Peace and agreementGirl
HecateName of a Greek sorceress. It means far off.Girl
HermiaMessenger; Army man; Heap of stones; Cairn; A variant form of name HermineGirl
HestiaOld Greek Hearth; Goddess of the hearth, symbol; Roman equivalent of VestaGirl
HilaryLatin Cheerful; French form of Hilary which means Joyful; Glad; Merry; Happy; A variant of HillaryGirl
HillaryLatin Cheerful; French form of Hilary which means Joyful; Glad; Merry; Happy;Girl
IrenePeaceGirl
IriaColorful or rainbowGirl
JocastaOld Greek Cheerful; Joyful; One who is very Jovial; A variant is JocosaGirl
JocosaOld Greek Cheerful; Joyful; One who is very Jovial; A variant is JocostaGirl
JovianneOld Greek Zeus; Majestic; Hebrew Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful; A variant form of JovianaGirl
JulianLatin Jupiter’s Child; Downy; Julian is YouthfulBoy
KadeeRhyming; Rhythmic flow of sounds; Celtic First; Old Greek Pure; A variant spelling is KadyGirl
KadieRhyming; Rhythmic flow of sounds; Celtic First; Old Greek Pure; A variant spelling is KadyGirl
KadyRhyming; Rhythmic flow of sounds; Celtic First; Old Greek Pure; A variant spelling is KadieGirl
KallieBeloved; Rosebud; Blackone; Force of time; Spelling variant of KalyGirl
KalyBeloved; Rosebud; Blackone; Force of timeGirl
KarenPure; Derived from the elements ‘carus’ which means dear ; ‘katharos’ pureGirl
KariaPure; Carol; Germanic Freeman; A form of KariGirl
KaronPure; Abbreviation of Katherine; A variant spelling is CaronGirl
KarrenPure; Abbreviation of Katherine; A variant spelling is CarrenGirl
KarrinPure; Abbreviation of Katherine; A variant spelling is CarrinGirl
KatelineOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KatelynneOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KatherinOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KatherinaOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KatherynOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KatheyOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KathrineOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KathrynnOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KatilynOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KatlinOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KatlynnOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of CatherineGirl
KayanaOld Greek Pure; Torture; A variant form of Kay; Kayanna is a spelling variant; Keeper of the KeysGirl
KayannaOld Greek Pure; Torture; A variant form of Kay; Kayana is a spelling variant; Keeper of the keysGirl
KeelanKeelan means Slender and FirUnisex
KesterFollower of Christ; Carrier of Christ; From the Camp of the Roman ArmyBoy
KitlynOld Greek Pure; Torture; A variant form of Caitilyn; Katherine is a spelling variant; Keeper of the keysGirl
KolenaOld Greek Pure; Torture; Form of KatherineGirl
KonstandinaSaintGirl
KristianaLatin Christian Woman; A follower of Christ; A variant form of ChristinaGirl
KuzmaThe universeBoy
LedaThe name of Spartan QueenGirl
LinusSon of the God Apollo, this is a name from Greek Mythology and means flaxBoy
MaaritOld Greek Pearl; A variation of the name MargaretGirl
MacariaOld Greek Blessed;Girl
MadgeOld Greek Pearl; A variation of the name MargaretGirl
MagOld Greek Pearl; A variation of the name MargaretGirl
MagalyOld Greek Pearl; A variation of the name MargaretGirl
MagdalenaWoman from Magdala a village on the Sea of GalileeBoy
MaibritOld Greek Pearl; A variation of the name MargaretGirl
MaibrittOld Greek Pearl; A variation of the name MargaretGirl
MalinaA calming, southing personGirl
MalindaOld Greek Bee; Honey; A spelling variant of MelindaGirl
MalissaOld Greek Bee; Honey; A variant of MalindaGirl
MaretOld Greek Pearl; A variation of the name MargaretGirl

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I am co-founder of toddlerjunction.com and Principal of Cambridge Montessori Preschool and DayCare Kaggadasapura Branch. I am also a Montessori certified teacher and have 5+ years of experience working with kids.

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