Naming · Guide
Discover Greek baby names inspired by mythology and culture.
Greek baby names give parents access to a tradition that has been continuously refined for three thousand years. The names carry myth, philosophy, and clean sound — and they have given English most of its loveliest classics, from Sophia to Alexander.
Greek mythology supplies some of the strongest baby names in use. Athena (goddess of wisdom), Apollo (god of light and music), Iris (goddess of the rainbow), Orion (the hunter). Each comes loaded with imagery your child can grow into.
Greek excels at names whose meaning is a virtue. Sophia means wisdom, Alexander means defender of the people, Philip means lover of horses, Irene means peace, Anastasia means resurrection.
Zoe (life), Chloe (young green shoot), Leo (lion). Many of today's top names trace back to Greek without their owners always knowing it.
Endings like -andra, -ander, -es, -theos, and -anthe are Greek and signal high-meaning names. If you like names that sound classic without sounding stuffy, the Greek pool is the most reliable place to look.
See the full Greek boy names list. Standouts: Nikolas, George, Stephen, Theo.
See the full Greek girl names list. Standouts: Elena, Helena, Penelope, Thea.
Greek gives English most of its virtue-meaning names. Eunice means good victory. Clement means merciful. Evangeline means good news. Eulalia means well-spoken. The names by meaning directory has Greek entries under almost every virtue.
Greek names carry centuries of recognised bearers — saints, philosophers, athletes, royals. Helena, Alexander, Stephen. Choosing a name with that depth of history gives a child a long shadow of company.
Greek baby names give you mythology, philosophy, and aesthetic continuity in one tradition. Whether you choose a household classic or a less-used myth name, the heritage is rich enough to stay interesting for a lifetime. Browse the full Greek origin set or use advanced search.