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Greek names
57 names on this site come from (or through) Greek. Each page explains the original word, how the name developed and who made it famous. Origins follow standard references such as Behind the Name and the Oxford Dictionary of First Names; names with mixed roots appear under each language.
Girls' names (32)
Alexandradefender of peopleAlexishelper, defenderAndreabrave, manly (from andreios)Arianamost holy (from Ariadne)Athenaname of the Greek goddess of wisdomChloegreen shootCoramaidenDaphnelaurel treeElainebright light (form of Helen)Elenapossibly 'torch' or 'bright one' (from Helen)Evangelinegood newsGeorgiafarmer (feminine of George)Harmonyharmony, agreementIrisrainbowKateshort for KatherineKatherineuncertain; associated with 'pure'Lydiawoman from LydiaMargaretpearlMelanieblack, darkMelodysong, melodyNicolevictory of the peopleOpheliahelp, benefitPenelopeuncertain; linked to 'weaver'Phoebebright, pureSelenamoonSofiawisdomSophiawisdomSophiewisdomTaliadew of God (Hebrew); to blossom (Greek Thalia)Tessadiminutive of TheresaTheagoddess; short for Dorothea or TheodoraZoelife
Boys' names (25)
Alexanderdefender of peopleAndrewmanly, braveAngelmessengerAtlaspossibly 'to bear, endure'Christopherbearer of ChristColinvictory of the people (from Nicholas); young pup (Cailean)Damianto tameEliasmy God is YahwehGeorgefarmerJaceshort form of Jason ('healer')JasonhealerKyrieLordLeonlionLucasman from LucaniaLukeman from LucaniaNicholasvictory of the peopleNicovictory of the people (short for Nicholas)Orionthe mythical hunterPeterstone, rockPhoenixthe mythical firebird; dark redSebastianvenerable; from SebasteStephencrown, wreathTheogod; short for TheodoreTheodoregift of GodTimothyhonouring God
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