Greek Names For Babies

Greece is the birthplace of some of the world’s greatest minds, like Aristotle, Socrates, Plato, Democritus, Pythagorassome. It is where mythology originated, so you can thank the Greeks for mythological gods like Adonis, Hercules, Perseus, Orion, Athena, etc. And of course, Greece is the birthplace of Western civilization!  It is, therefore, no wonder that many parents choose Greek names for their babies.

For your convenience, this post is sorted in alphabetical order. You will be able to find the most comprehensive list of Greek names, their meanings, and pronunciations, in the following categories:

Greek Boy Names

Abacus

An “abacus” is a calculating tool. It is a common Greek word that some use as a name. Pronounced as ah-bah-kus.

Acacius

Acacius means “thorny; innocent, not evil”. Acacius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Akakios and can be interpreted to relate to the same root as the name Acacia, for the thorn bush, or Akakios which means “not evil.”

Achaikos

Achaikos is a Greek variation Achaicus which is a Greek place-name.

Achilios

Achilios is a variation of Achilles which means “thin-lipped”. Pronounced approximately as AHK-IHLiyAHS.

Achilles

Achilles means “thin-lipped” and pronounced as a-KEEL-lehs or ah-KIL-eez. Achilles is the name of the great Homeric hero with the vulnerable heel.

Achilleus

Achilleus is the original variation of Achilles which means “thin-lipped”. Pronounced as A-KEEL-LEWS.

Adonis

Adonis means “lord” and pronounced as A-DAW-NEES. Adonis is the name of a figure from Greek mythology.

Aegeus

Aegeus means “protector” and pronounced as EY-gee-yuws or AY-gahs. Aegeus is an ancient mythological Greek figure who help in the founding of the city of Athens. Aegus is also the name of Zeus’ shield. 

Aegis

Aegis means “young goat” and pronounced as AYY-gihs.

Aeneas

Aeneas means “the praised one” and pronounced as uh-NEE-us or ih-NEE-us. Aeneas, in Greek myth, is the name of the legendary son of Venus, hero of Troy and Rome, and broke the heart of Queen Dido of Carthage.

Aeschylus

Aeschylus means “shame” and pronounced as EHS-KahL-ahS. Aeschylus was the name of a 5th-century BC Athenian historian.

Aesop

There is no specific meaning for Aesop. Pronounced as EE-sop.

Agamemnon

Agamemnon means “resolute and inflexible” and pronounced as A-GA-MEHM-NAWN. Agamemnon, in Greek myth, is the name of the leader of the forces that were ranged against Troy.

Agapetos

Agapetos means “beloved”.

Agapetus

Agapetus is a spelling variation of Agapetos which means “beloved”. 

Agapios

Agapios is a masculine variation of Agapi which means “love, affection”. Pronounced as ah-GAH-pyows or aa-GAA-Piy-aaS.

Agathon

Agathon means “good man” and pronounced as a-gah-tohn.

Aindrea

Aindrea means “virile, manly” and pronounced as ain-DREE-yah. 

Ajax

Ajax means “mourner” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as AY-jaks. Ajax is the name of a strong and courageous Greek hero featured in Homer’s “Iliad,” known as Ajax the Great.

Akakios

Akakios means “innocent, not evil”. Akakios was the name of three early saints, two of whom were martyred.

Alastair

Alastair means “defender of the people” and pronounced as AL-ah-stayr. 

Alcaeus

Alcaeus is a variation of Alkaios which means “strength”. Pronounced as al-SEE-ahs.

Alcibiades

Alcibiades means “violent force” and pronounced approximately as AELSihBiyAHDAHZ. Alcibiades was the name of a notable Greek statesman and general during the Peloponnesian War. 

Ale

Ale is a diminutive variation of Alec which means “defending men”. Pronounced as A-leh or EYL.

Alec

Alec is a diminutive variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. Pronounced as AL-ik or AEL-ehK.

Aleixo

Aleixo is a diminutive variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. (Similar to Alec.) Pronounced as a-LAY-shaw.

Alexander

Alexander means “defending men” and pronounced as A-lehk-san-dehr. Alexander, in Greek legend, was another name of the hero Paris. He was followed by Alexander the Great, aka Alexander III, who conquered much of Asia.

Alexandre

Alexandre is a variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. Pronounced as a-leh-SHAN-dreh or ae-Leh-SHAEN-DReh.

Alexandros

Alexandros is a variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. (Similar to Alexandre.) Pronounced as a-LEH-ksan-dhraws.

Alexei

Alexei is a diminutive variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. (Similar to Alec and Aleixo.) Pronounced as ah-LEKS-ee.

Alexios

Alexios is a variation of Aleixo which means “defending men”. Pronounced as aa-LEHK-si-yows or aa-LEHKSiy-aaS.

Alexius

Alexius is a spelling variation of Alexios which means “defending men”. Pronounced approximately as aa-LEHKSiy-us.

Alipio

Alipio means “he who is devoid of sadness” and pronounced as AELIHPiyow.

Alkaios

Alkaios means “strength” and pronounced as AHL-kihyows.

Alkibiades

Alkibiades is a spelling variation of Alcibiades which means “violent force”. Pronounced approximately as AHLKIHBiyAHDAHZ. 

Alpheus

Alpheus means “noble, ready for battle” and pronounced as al-FEE-ahs.

Alvertos

Alvertos means “noble, bright” and pronounced as aaLV-erTowZ. 

Ambrosios

Ambrosios is a Greek variation of Ambrose which means “immortal; divine”. Pronounced as aa-MBROWSiy-aaS.

Ambrosius

Ambrosius is a spelling variation of Ambrosios which means “immortal; divine”.

Ampelio

Ampelio means “he who makes wine from his own grapes” and pronounced as am-PEH-lyo.

Ampelios

Ampelios is a variation of Ampelio which means “he who makes wine from his own grapes”. Pronounced as am-PEH-lyows.

Ampelius

Ampelius is a spelling variation of Ampelios which means “he who makes wine from his own grapes”.

Amphion

Amphion is a Greek mythology name and pronounced as am-fEE-awn. Amphion is the Son of Zeus whose known for musical abilities.

Amyntas

Amyntas means “protector; defender” and pronounced as ah-mihn-tas. Amyntas was the name of several kings of Macedon.

Anacletus

Anacletus means “invoked” or “called forth” and pronounced approximately as AA-Naa-klee-taws. 

Anakletos

Anakletos is a spelling variation of Anacletus which means “invoked” or “called forth”. Pronounced as aa-Naa-klee-taws.

Anastasios

Anastasios is a masculine variation of Anastasia which means “resurrection”. Pronounced as aa-Naa-STAA-Siyows.

Anastasius

Anastasius is a spelling variation of Anastasios which means “resurrection”. Pronounced as aa-Naa-STAA-Siyows. 

Anatole

Anatole means “from the east, rising sun” and pronounced as aa-Naa-TOWL.

Anatolios

Anatolios is a variation of Anatole which means “from the east, rising sun”. Pronounced as aa-Naa-TOWL-yows.

Anatolius

Anatolius is a spelling variation of Anatolios which means “from the east, rising sun”.

Anaxagoras

Anaxagoras means “chief counselor” and pronounced as as ahNahKS-ahGAOR-aeZ .

Andonios

Andonios means “priceless one” and pronounced as aan-dAWn-ee-aws.

Andreas

Andreas is a Greek variation of Andrew which means “strong and manly”. Pronounced as ahn-DREH-ahs.

Andrew

Andrew means “strong and manly” and pronounced as ahn-DREH-ahs (Greek) or AN-droo (English). Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece. 

Androcles

Androcles means “glorious man” and pronounced as AEN-DRah-KLiyZ. 

Androkles

Androkles is a spelling variation of Androcles which means “glorious man”. 

Andronicus

Andronicus means “conqueror of men” or “victory of a man” and pronounced as aeNDRAHN-eh-KahS . 

Andronikos

Andronikos is a variation of Andronicus which means “conqueror of men” or “victory of a man”. Pronounced as aaN-droh-nee-kows.

Anicetus

Anicetus means “unconquerable” and pronounced approximately as AENIHSIYTAHS. 

Aniketos

Aniketos is a variation of Anicetus which means “unconquerable”. Pronounced as aa-NihK-IY-tows. 

Anthanasios

Anthanasios is a Greek variation of Arthur which means “bear”. Pronounced as aa-thah-nas-yows.

Antigonos

Antigonos is a spelling variation of Antigonus which means “opposite of his forbears”. Pronounced as an-TIG-ah-nahs or aa-dEE-gaw-naws.

Antigonus

Antigonus means “opposite of his forbears” and pronounced as an-TIG-ah-nahs or aa-dEE-gaw-naws. Antigonus was the name of one of Alexander the Great’s generals. After Alexander died, he took control of most of Asia Minor.

Antiochos

Antiochos means “stubborn; resistant” and pronounced as ahn-TIY-ow-kows. 

Antiochus

Antiochus is a spelling variation of Antiochos which means “stubborn; resistant”. Antiochus was the name of several rulers of the Seleucid Empire.

Antipater

Antipater means “like the father” and pronounced as an-TIP-ah-tahr. Antipater was the name of an officer of Alexander the Great who became the regent of Macedon during Alexander’s absence.

Antipatros

Antipatros is a variation of Antipater which means “like the father”. Pronounced as an-TIP-ah-trows.

Antonios

Antonios is a spelling variation of Andonios which means “priceless one”. Pronounced as an-DAW-nee-aws.

Aphrodisios

Aphrodisios is a masculine variation of Aphrodite which means “risen from foam”.

Apollinaris

Apollinaris is a variation of Apollo which means “to destroy”. Pronounced as aa-poh-lee-nah-ris. Apollinaris was the name of several early saints and martyrs. 

Apollo

Apollo means “to destroy” and is a Greek mythology name. Apollo is the handsome son of Zeus and god of medicine, music, and poetry.

Apollodoros

Apollodoros means “gift of Apollo” and pronounced as aa-poh-loh-dow-rohs. 

Apollonios

Apollonios is a variation of Apollo which means “to destroy”. (Similar to Apollinaris.) Pronounced as aa-poh-lohn-yows.

Arcadius

Arcadius is a variation of Arkadios which means “of Arcadia”. Pronounced as aa-RKaa-DiyuwS or aa-rkah-diyohs.

Archelaos

Archelaos is a variation of Archelaus which means “master of the people”. Pronounced as AR-KEH-LA-OS. 

Archelaus

Archelaus means “master of the people” and pronounced as aaR-Kiy-LEY-ahS. Archelaus was the name of a son of Herod the Great who ruled over Judea, Samaria and Idumea.

Archimedes

Archimedes means “master planner” and pronounced as ark-i-MEE-dees. Archimedes of Syracuse was a famous Ancient Greek thinker, especially in the fields of mathematics and sciences. 

Archippos

Archippos means “master of horses” and pronounced approximately as ark-ee-pohs.

Ares

Ares means “ruin, bane” and pronounced as A-REHS. Ares, in Greek myth, is the blood-thirsty god of war and son to Zeus and Hera.

Argo

Argo means “glistening, shining” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as AHR-GO.  The Argo was the ship used by legendary Greek hero Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece. 

Argus

Argus means “watchful guardian” or “bright” and pronounced as AHR-GUHS. Argus, in mythology, is a creature with a hundred eyes.

Argyros

Argyros means “silver” and pronounced as ahr-gi-rohs.

Aristarchos

Aristarchos is a variation of Aristarchus which means “best master”. Pronounced as ah-rees-tah-kros.

Aristarchus

Aristarchus means “best master” and pronounced approximately as ah-rees-tah-krus. Aristarchus was the name of a famous 3rd-century BC Greek astronomer and mathematician.

Aristedes

Aristedes means “son of the best” or “excellent”. 

Aristeides

Aristeides is an Ancient Greek variation of Aristedes which means “son of the best” or “excellent”. 

Aristides

Aristides is a variation of Aristedes which means “son of the best” or “excellent”. Pronounced as a-rees-TEE-dehs.

Aristocles

Aristocles means “the best glory” and pronounced as ah-rees-toh-kih-lees. Aristocles was the real name of the philosopher Plato.

Aristodemos

Aristodemos means “best” and “the people” and pronounced as ah-rees-TOH-deh-mos. Aristodemos, in Greek myth, is the name of a descendant of Herakles.

Aristokles

Aristokles is a spelling variation of Aristocles which means “the best glory”. Pronounced as ah-rees-toh-klihs.

Ariston

Ariston means “the best” and pronounced as AH-rees-TOHN. 

Aristophanes

Aristophanes means “most bright” and pronounced as A-REE-STO-PA-NEHS (Greek) or ar-is-TAHF-ah-neez (English).

Aristoteles

Aristoteles is an Ancient Greek variation of Aristotle which means “superior”. Pronounced as A-REE-STO-TEH-LEHS.

Aristotle

Aristotle means “superior” and pronounced as AR-i-staht-ahl. Aristotle is the name of one of the great philosophers. 

Arkadios

Arkadios means “of Arcadia” and pronounced as aa-RKaa-DYowZ. Arkadios was the name of a 3rd-century saint and martyr.

Arsenios

Arsenios means “virile” and pronounced as aa-rsehn-yows or aa-RSEH-N-iy-aaS. Arsenios was the name of a 5th-century deacon who was tutor to the two sons of the Roman emperor Theodosius.

Arsenius

Arsenius is a spelling variation of Arsenios which means “virile”.

Artemas

Artemas means “safe” or “gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt” and pronounced approximately as AARTiyMah-Z. Artemas is a biblical, mythological and historical name.

Artemidoros

Artemidoros means “gift of Artemis” and pronounced as AR-TEH-MEE-DAW-ROS. Artemidoros was the name of a Greek author of the 2nd century who wrote about the interpretation of dreams.

Artemios

Artemios is a variation of Artemis which means “butcher”. Pronounced as AAR-teh-myows. Artemios was the name of a 4th-century general in the Roman army who is venerated as a saint in the Orthodox Church.

Artemisios

Artemisios is a variation of Artemis which means “butcher”. (Similar to Artemios.) Pronounced as AAR-teh-mihs-yows.

Artemius

Artemius is a spelling variation of Artemios which means “butcher”. 

Artemon

Artemon is a variation of Artemis which means “butcher”. (Similar to Artemios and Artemisios.)

Asklepiades

Asklepiades possibly means “cut up” and pronounced approximately as aas-klih-pih-yads. 

Athanas

Athanas is a diminutive variation of Athanasius which means “resurrection” or “immortal”. Pronounced as aa-tah-nahs.

Athanasios

Athanasios is a spelling variation of Athanasius which means “resurrection or “immortal”. Pronounced as aa-tah-nahs-yows.

Athanasius

Athanasius means “resurrection” or “immortal” and pronounced as ath-ah-NAY-shahs. Athanasius was the name of a 4th-century bishop of Alexandria who strongly opposed Arianism.

Atlas

Atlas means “lifted” and is a Greek mythological name. Pronounced as A-TLAS. Atlas, in Greek myth, is a Titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity after the Titanomachy. 

Atticus

Atticus means “from Attica” and pronounced as AA-Tiy-KahS- or AET-ayK-ahS-. Atticus was the name of an important Roman literary figure named for the Greek region around Athens.

Augustin

Augustin is a Greek variation of August which means “great, magnificent”.

Augustinos

Augustinos is a variation of Augustin which means “great, magnificent”. Pronounced as AO-GAHSTIYNowS.

Auxentios

Auxentios means “to increase, to grow” and pronounced approximately as aawx-ehn-tyuws.

Auxentius

Auxentius is a spelling variation of Auxentios which means “to increase, to grow”. 

Avram

Avram is a Greek variation of Abraham which means “father of multitudes”. Pronounced as aa-VRAA-M.

Azarius

Azarius means “helped by God” and pronounced as aa-zahr-yuws.

Bacchus

Bacchus means “to shout” and pronounced as BAK-ahs. Bacchus was another name for the Greek god Dionysos, and it was also the name that the Romans commonly used for him.

Balthasar

Balthasar means “God protects the king” and pronounced as BAEL-THaaZaaR. Balthasar was one of the biblical Three Kings who visited the infant Jesus.

Balthazar

Balthazar is a spelling variation of Balthasar which means “God protects the king”. 

Basil

Basil means “regal”.

Basileios

Basileios is an Ancient Greek variation of Basil which means “regal”. Pronounced as Baa-SIYL-yows.

Basilius

Basilius is a variation of Basil which means “regal”. Pronounced as Baa-SIHL-iy-ahS-. 

Bastian

Bastian means “man of Sebastia” and pronounced as BAS-tyan.

Bion

Bion means “life” and pronounced approximately as bai-yohn.

Cadmus

Cadmus means “one who excels” or “from the east” and pronounced as KAA-DMahS. Cadmus is the name of the serpent-slaying hero of Greek mythology who also founded the city of Thebes and is credited with inventing the alphabet. 

Calix

Calix means “chalice” or “a handsome man” and pronounced as KAELihKS. 

Callias

Callias is a spelling variation of Kallias which means “beauty”. Pronounced as Kah-LEE-ahs.

Cassander

Cassander means “to excel, to shine” and pronounced as KaaS-AEND-er. Cassander was the name of a 3rd-century BC king of Macedon.

Carolos

Carolos is a Greek variation of Carl which means “free man”. Pronounced approximately as KEHRAHLowZ.

Castor

Castor means “pious one” and pronounced as KAS-tahr. Castor is one of the twins that make up the constellation Gemini, and a mythological name.

Chares

Chares means “grace, kindness” and pronounced as CHAHRS. Chares was the name of a 4th-century BC Athenian general and was also borne by the sculptor who crafted the Colossus of Rhodes.

Chariton

Chariton is a variation of Chares which means “grace, kindness”. Pronounced as chah-ree-tohn.

Christiano

Christiano is a variation of Christian which means “follower of Christ”. Pronounced as KRiySTiyAANoh.

Christion

Christion is a variation of Christian which means “follower of Christ”. (Similar to Christiano.)

Christopher

Christopher means “bearer of Christ” and pronounced as KRIS-tah-fahr. Christopher is sometimes used to honor Saint Christopher, a third century martyr who became the protective saint of travelers.

Christos

Christos is a diminutive variation of Christopher which means “bearer of Christ”. Pronounced as KHRISTowS.

Chrysanthos

Chrysanthos means “golden flower” and pronounced as KHREE-sahn-tohs. 

Claudios

Claudios is a Greek variation of Claude which means “lame; enclosure”. Pronounced approximately as KLaa-UW-Diy-aaS.

Cleanth

Cleanth means “clean, pure” or “a philosopher” and pronounced as KLIY-N-TH. Cleanth is usually associated with shepherds and nymphs.

Cleisthenes

Cleisthenes means “strength and glory” and pronounced as KLIES-teh-nees or KLIES-thah-neez. Cleisthenes was the name of a 5th-century BC Athenian statesman and reformer who helped establish democracy in Athens.

Cleitus

Cleitus is a variation of Kleitos which means “splendid, famous”. Pronounced as KLEE-tohs.

Cleon

Cleon means “glorious, renowned” and pronounced as KLEH-yown.

Clete

Clete is a diminutive variation of Cletus which means “called forth”. Pronounced as KLEET.

Cletus

Cletus is an ancient Greek name which means “called forth” and pronounced as CLEE-tuhs.

Clisthenes

Clisthenes means “strength” or “glory” and pronounced as KLIES-thah-neez.

Clitus

Clitus  is a variation of Kleitos which means “splendid, famous”. (Similar to Cleitus.) Pronounced as KLEE-tohs.

Colin

Colin means “pup” and pronounced as KOW-LihN.

Constantinos

Constantinos is a variation of Constantin which means “steadfast”. Pronounced as kohn-stahn-tee-nohs.

Cosmas

Cosmas means “order, decency” and pronounced as KAAZMAHZ or KOWZMAHZ.

Cosmo

Cosmo means “order, beauty” or “universe” and pronounced as KAASMow or KAHZ-mo. 

Costa

Costa is a diminutive variation of Constantin which means “steadfast”. Pronounced as KAOSTAH.

Cronus

Cronus is a Greek mythology name and pronounced as krAW-naws or KROW-NahS. Cronus is the youngest Titan in Greek mythology.

Cyprian

Cyprian means “man of Cyprus” and pronounced as SIP-ree-ahn. Cyprian has been in use since medieval times, initially made known via the third century lawyer, martyr and bishop of Carthage, St. Cyprian, who wrote widely on theological themes.

Cyrano

Cyrano means “from Cyrene” and pronounced as SIR-ah-no.

Cyril

Cyril means “lordly” and pronounced as SIR-ahl or SEE-REEL. Cyril was the name of several saints, including the ninth century Greek missionary who invented the Cyrillic alphabet. 

Cyrillus

Cyrillus is a spelling variation of Kyrillos which means “lordly”. 

Cyrus

Cyrus means “of the Lord” or “young” and pronounced as SIE-rahs. Cyrus was borne by several kings of Persia, including Cyrus the Great, who conquered Babylon.

Daedalus

Daedalus means “craftsman” and pronounced as DEE-duh-luss or DAY-duh-lus. Daedalus is the name of a tragic mythological hero.

Daimon

Daimon is a Greek variation of Damon which means “to tame, subdue”. Pronounced as DEY-MAHN.

Damian

Damian is a variation of Daimon which means “to tame, subdue”. Pronounced as DAY-mee-ahn.

Damianos

Damianos is a variation of Damian which means “to tame, subdue”. Pronounced as DAY-mee-ahn-ows.

Damianus

Damianus is a spelling variation of Damianos which means “to tame, subdue”. 

Daphnis

Daphnis means “laurel” and pronounced as DAHFNihs. Daphnis is a mythological shepherd in love with Chloe.

Dareios

Dareios is a variation of Darius which means “kingly” or “possess well”. Pronounced as D-ahR-EYaoS-.

Darius

Darius means “kingly” or “possess well” and pronounced as DAR-ee-ahs or dah-RIE-ahs. Darius is a historic name via Emperor Darius the Great, a key figure in ancient Persian history, and several other Persian kings.

Deacon

Deacon means “messenger, servant” and pronounced as DEE-kahn.

Delias

Delias means “from Delos”. Delos was a sacred island to the ancient Greeks.

Demetri

Demetri is a Greek variation of Demetrius which means “follower of Demeter”. Pronounced as DihMEHTRiy.

Demetrios

Demetrios is a spelling variation of Demetrius which means “follower of Demeter”. 

Demetrius

Demetrius means “follower of Demeter” and pronounced as Deh-MIY-TRiy-aoS-. Demetrius was the name of several Kings of Macedon and the Seleucid kingdom.

Demitrius

Demitrius is a variation of Demetrius which means “follower of Demeter”. Pronounced as Dem-EE-tree-us.

Democritus

Democritus means “judge of the people” and pronounced as deh-moh-kree-tuhs. Democritus was the name of a Greek philosopher, the creator of the atomic theory.

Demokritos

Demokritos is a variation of Democritus which means “judge of the people”. Pronounced as deh-mAW-kree-taws.

Demon

Demon is a variation of Demos which means “the people”. 

Demos

Demos means “the people”.

Demosthenes

Demosthenes means “vigor of the people” and pronounced approximately as deh-mohs-teh-nehs.

Dhimitrios

Dhimitrios is a Greek variation of Demetrius which means “follower of Demeter”. (Similar to Demetri and Demetrios.) Pronounced as D-iyMIYTRiyowS.

Dimitros

Dimitros is a spelling variation of Dhimitrios which means “follower of Demeter”.

Dimos

Dimos is a diminutive variation of Demetrius which means “follower of Demeter”. Pronounced as DihMOWZ.

Diocles

Diocles is a spelling variation of Diokles which means “glory of Zeus”. Pronounced as Dih-yow-klees.

Diodoros

Diodoros means “gift of Zeus” and pronounced as dih-yoh-doh-rows.

Diodorus

Diodorus is a spelling variation of Diodoros which means “gift of Zeus”. 

Diodotos

Diodotos means “given by Zeus” and pronounced as dih-yoh-doh-tows.

Diodotus

Diodotus is a spelling variation of Diodotos which means “given by Zeus”.

Diogenes

Diogenes means “honest” and pronounced approximately as Dee-yoh-geh-nihs. Diogenes is the name of a famous Greek philosopher. 

Diokles

Diokles means “glory of Zeus” and pronounced as Dih-yow-klees.

Dion

Dion means “child of heaven and earth” and pronounced as DEE-on or DEE-ahn.

Dionysius

Dionysius is a variation of Dionysios which is a name that is derived from the Greek god of wine and revelry. Pronounced as dhee-AW-nee-saws.

Dionysodoros

Dionysodoros means “gift of Dionysos” and pronounced approximately as dhee-AW-nihs-oh-dohros.

Draco

Draco means “dragon” and pronounced as DRAY-ko. Draco is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.

Drakon

Drakon is a variation of Draco which means “dragon”. Pronounced as drah-kohn.

Eirenaios

Eirenaios is a variation of Irenaeus which means “peaceful”. Pronounced approximately as i-reh-neyows.

Eladio

Eladio means “the Greek” and pronounced as ey-LAA-Diy-ow-.

Endymion

Endymion means “to enter” and pronounced as ehn-DIM-ee-ahn. Endymion is the name of a mythical handsome youth, who was loved by the Moon, who bore him fifty daughters.

Epaphras

Epaphras means “foamy” and pronounced as EHP-ah-FRaeS. 

Epaphroditos

Epaphroditos means “lovely, charming” and pronounced approximately as ee-paf-rah-DIE-tahs.

Epiktetos

Epiktetos means “newly acquired” and pronounced as eh-PIK-teh-tows. 

Epiphanes

Epiphanes means “appearing, manifesting” and pronounced as eh-pee-faan-EEs.  Epiphanes was the name of an epithet of two 2nd-century BC Hellenistic rulers: the Seleucid king Antiochus IV and the Ptolemaic king Ptolemy V.

Epiphanios

Epiphanios is a variation of Epiphanes which means “appearing, manifesting”. Pronounced as eh-pee-faan-yows.

Epiphanius

Epiphanius is a spelling variation of Epiphanios which means “appearing, manifesting”. 

Erasmos 

Erasmos means “beloved, desired” and pronounced as eh-RAESMoWS-.

Erasmus

Erasmus is a variation of Erasmos which means “beloved, desired”. Pronounced as eh-RAESMuhS-.

Erastos

Erastos means “beloved” or “loving” and pronounced as eh-RAES-TaoS-.

Erastus

Erastus is a variation of Erastos which means “beloved” or “loving”. Pronounced as ih-RAES-TahS. The Biblical Erastus was an assistant of Paul’s in the New Testament.

Eros

Eros means “sexual love, desire” and is a Greek mythological name. Pronounced as eh-raws. Eros is the name of the god of love and sexual intercourse.

Eryx

Eryx is a Greek mythology name and pronounced as ERIKS. Eryx is the name of the mythic son of Aphrodite and Poseidon.

Euaristos

Euaristos is a variation of Evaristus which means “well pleasing”. Pronounced approximately as eh-vah-rees-tohs.

Euclid

Euclid means “intelligent” and pronounced as YUW-KLihD. Euclid was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek mathematician from Alexandria who made numerous contributions to geometry.

Eugen

Eugen is a variation of Eugene which means “well-born, noble”. Pronounced as –IYuw-JHehN.

Eugene

Eugene means “well-born, noble” and pronounced as YOO-jeen. 

Eugenios

Eugenios is an Ancient Greek variation of Eugene which means “well-born, noble”. Pronounced as EW-GEH-NEE-OS.

Eugenius

Eugenius is a variation of Eugene which means “well-born, noble”. (Similar to Eugen.) Pronounced as YUW-JHIN-YUHS.

Eukleides

Eukleides is a variation of Euclid which means “intelligent”. Pronounced as EW-KLEH-DEHS.

Euphemios

Euphemios is a masculine variation of Euphemia which means “fair speech”. Pronounced as YUW-FEEM-YOWS.

Euphranor

Euphranor means “to delight” and pronounced as YUW-FRAH-NOHR.

Euripides

Euripides means “good throw” and pronounced as EW-REE-PEE-DEHS. Euripides was the name of a 5th-century BC Greek tragic poet who wrote many of the classic Greek tragedies such as “Medea” and “Trojan Women”.

Eusebios

Eusebios means “pious” and pronounced as EW-SEH-BEE-OS. 

Eusebius

Eusebius is a variation of Eusebios which means “pious”. Pronounced as ew-SEH-bee-oos.

Eustace

Eustace means “fruitful, productive” and pronounced as YOO-stis. Eustace was originally popularized by St. Eustace, who was born a Norman nobleman and is said to have been converted to Christianity by seeing a crucifix between the antlers of the deer he was hunting.

Eustachys

Eustachys means “fruitful”. 

Eustathios

Eustathios is a variation of Eustathius which means “well-built, stable”. Pronounced as YUWS-TAH-TYOWS.

Eustathius

Eustathius means “well-built, stable” and pronounced as YUWS-TAH-SYUS. Eusthatius was the name of a few early saints, including the 2nd-century martyr.

Eustorgios

Eustorgios means “to love, to be content” and pronounced approximately as YUWS-TOHR-GYOS.

Eustorgius

Eustorgius is a spelling variation of Eustorgios which means “to love, to be content”. 

Euthymios

Euthymios is a spelling variation of Euthymius which means “in good spirits”. Pronounced as EH-tim-yows.

Euthymius

Euthymius means “in good spirits” and pronounced as EH-tim-yows.

Eutropios

Eutropios means “versatile; good; direction” and pronounced as EH-trohp-yuws. 

Eutropius

Eutropius is a spelling variation of Eutropios which means “versatile; good; direction”. 

Eutychios

Eutychios is a spelling variation of Eutychius which means “fortunate”.

Eutychius

Eutychius means “fortunate” and pronounced approximately as EH-tih-syows. 

Eutychos

Eutychos is a variation of Eutychios which means “fortunate”. Pronounced approximately as EHF-tih-kows.

Evaristus

Evaristus means “well pleasing” and pronounced as eh-vah-rees-tohs. Evaristus was the name of the fifth pope, supposedly martyred under Emperor Hadrian.

Ezio

Ezio means “eagle” and pronounced as Eyh-tzee-o or EHZiyow.

Flavian

Flavian means “yellow hair” and pronounced as flahv-yahn. Flavian was a Latin clan name.

Gaios

Gaios means “to rejoice” and pronounced as ga-yohs. 

Galenos

Galenos means “calm” and pronounced as gah-lih-nohs. 

Galenus

Galenus is a variation of Galen which means “calm, healer”. Pronounced as gah-leh-nows.

Gennadios

Gennadios means “noble, generous” and pronounced as geh-nahd-yows. 

Gennadius

Gennadius is a spelling variation of Gennadios which means “noble, generous”. Pronounced as geh-nahd-yows.

George

George means “farmer”. George was the name of the king of Britain for 116 straight years, as well as the patron saint of England (Saint George), who slayed the dragon and became a symbol of good conquering evil.

Georgios

Georgios means “farmer; earthworker” and pronounced as yeh-AWR-yee-aws or GEH-AWR-GEE-OS. 

Georgius

Georgius is a spelling variation of Georgios which means “farmer; earthworker”. Pronounced as ge-OR-gee-oos.

Giles

Giles means “young goat” and pronounced as jiles. (Similar to Aegis.)

Gregor

Gregor is a variation of Gregory which means “vigilant, a watchman”. Pronounced as GREH-gawr.

Gregorios

Gregorios is a variation of Gregory which means “vigilant, a watchman”. (Similar to Gregor.) Pronounced as GREH-gawr-yows.

Gregory

Gregory means “vigilant, a watchman”.

Hector

Hector means “holding fast” and pronounced as HEHK-tahr. Hector was the name of the great hero of the Trojan War and also name the of the knight who raised King Arthur as his own son.

Heliodoros

Heliodoros means “gift of sun” and pronounced approximately as il-yoh-doh-ros. 

Helios

Helios means “sun” and pronounced as HEH-LEE-OS.

Heraklees

Heraklees is a variation of Hercules which means “glory of Hera”. Pronounced as HEH-RA-KLEHS.

Herakles

Herakles is a spelling variation of Heraklees which means “glory of Hera”. Pronounced as HEH-RA-KLEHS.

Heracleitus

Heracleitus is a variation of Hercules which means “glory of Hera”. (Similar to Heraklees.) Pronounced as HEH-RA-KLEH-TOHS.

Heraclius

Heraclius was derived from the name Herakles, a hero in Greek and Roman mythology, the son of Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene. Pronounced approximately as heh-RAH-klee-yuws. Heraclius was the name of a 7th-century Byzantine emperor, known for his victories over the Sassanid Persian Empire. 

Herakleides

Herakleides means “son of Herakles” and pronounced as ee-raa-klEE-dhees. 

Herakleios

Herakleios is a variation of Heraclius which was derived from the name Herakles, a hero in Greek and Roman mythology. Pronounced as ee-raa-klEE-yows.

Herakleitos

Herakleitos is a variation of Heracleitus which means “glory of Hera”. Pronounced as ee-raa-klEE-tohs.

Hercules

Hercules means “glory of Hera” and pronounced as HEHR-koo-lehs or HUR-kyah-leez. Hercules is a synonym for power via the Greek mythology figure.

Heremias

Heremias is a Greek variation of Jeremiah which means “appointed by God”.

Hermagoras

Hermagoras means “disciple of Hermes” and pronounced as HH-ERMAHGAORAHZ. Hermagoras was the name of the first bishop of Aquileia in Italy.

Hermes

Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology and pronounced as HEHR-MEHS.

Hermogenes

Hermogenes means “born of Hermes” and pronounced approximately as HER-MOH-GEH-NEHS.

Hermokrates

Hermokrates means “power of Hermes” and pronounced as HER-MOH-KRAH-TIHS.

Hermolaos

Hermolaos means “the people of Hermes” and pronounced as HH-ERMOWLAAowS . 

Herodotos

Herodotos is a spelling variation of Herodotus which means “given to the hero, granted”. 

Herodotus

Herodotus means “given to the hero, granted” and pronounced as HE-ROH-DOH-TOHS. Herodotus was the name of the Father of History who wrote about Persian and the Persian Wars. 

Heroides

Heroides means “song of the hero” and pronounced as HEH-ROI-DeHS.

Heroidion

Heroidion is a variation of Heroides which means “song of the hero”. 

Heron

Heron means “hero” and pronounced as EE-rohn. 

Hesiod

Hesiod means “to throw song” and pronounced as HEHS-ee-ahd or HEE-see-ahd. Hesiod was the name of a famous 8th-century BC Greek poet.

Hesiodos

Hesiodos is a variation of Hesiod which means “to throw song”. Pronounced as ee-sEE-aw-dhaws or HEHS-ee-ahd-os.

Hesperos

Hesperos means “evening star” and pronounced as HHES-Peh-rows. 

Hieremias

Hieremias is a spelling variation of Heremias which means “appointed by God”. Pronounced approximately as HHAYEHR-MiyAHZ.

Hieronymos

Hieronymos means “sacred name” and pronounced as heer-ON-ee-mas or HEE-EH-RAW-NUY-MOS.

Hieronymus

Hieronymus is a variation of Hieronymos which means “sacred name”. Pronounced as heer-ON-ee-mos or hye-RO-nuy-muws. Hieronymus was the name of a 15th-century Dutch painter known for his depictions of the torments of hell.

Hilarion

Hilarion is a variation of Hilary which means “cheerful, happy”. Pronounced as hee-lah-ree-yohn or HHiy-LAA-Riy-aaN.

Hippocrates

Hippocrates means “horse power” and pronounced as HHiy-POWKRaa-Teh-S. Hippocrates was the name of a 5th-century BC Greek doctor who was known as the Father of Medicine.

Hippokrates

Hippokrates is a spelling variation of Hippocrates which means “horse power”. 

Hippolytos

Hippolytos means “he who frees horses” and pronounced as HEEP-PO-LUY-TOS or HHiy-PAOL-iy-TOWS.

Homer

Homer means “security, pledge” or “hostage” and pronounced as HOME-er or HO-mahr. Homer was the name of the Greek epic poet who wrote about the Trojan War, the ‘Iliad’, and the ‘Odyssey’.

Homeros

Homeros is a variation of Homer which means “security, pledge” or “hostage”. Pronounced approximately as HHowMEH-RaoS.

Hyacinthus

Hyacinthus is a flower name. Hyacinthus, in Greek myth, was accidentally killed by Apollo, who caused a lily to arise from his blood. 

Hyakinthos

Hyakinthos is a variation of Hyacinthus which is a flower name. Pronounced as HUY-A-KEEN-TOS.

Hyginos

Hyginos is a spelling variation of Hyginus which means “healthy”. 

Hyginus

Hyginus means “healthy”. 

Hypatos

Hypatos is a masculine variation of Hypatia which means “highest, supreme”. Pronounced as HEE-PA-TOHS.

Iason

Iason is an Ancient Greek variation of Jason which means “to heal”. Pronounced as EE-A-SAWN or YAA-SahN.

Icarus

Icarus means “he follows” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as IK-ah-rahs or IK-ah-ruws. Icarus is the mythological figure famous for flying too close to the sun and died.

Ignatios

Ignatios is a Greek variation of Ignatius which means “fiery”. 

Ilya

Ilya means “the Lord is my God” and pronounced as i-LYA.

Ireneus

Ireneus means “peaceful” and pronounced approximately as i-reh-neh-yows.

Isidorios

Isidorios is a variation of Isidore which means “gift of Isis“.

Isidoros

Isidoros is a variation of Isidorios which means “gift of Isis”. Pronounced as i-sih-doh-rohs.

Isiforos

Isiforos is a variation of Isidore which means “gift of Isis”. (Similar to Isidorios.)

Isocrates

Isocrates which means “equal power” and pronounced as i-soh-krah-tes. Isocrates was an ancient Greek rhetorician who was one of the ten Attic orators. 

Isokrates

Isokrates is a spelling variation of Isocrates which means “equal power”.

Janus

Janus means “gateway” and pronounced as YA-noos. Janus is the name of the Roman two-faced god of doors, beginnings, and endings.

Jase

Jase means “the Lord is salvation” and pronounced as JAYS.

Jason

Jason means “to heal” and pronounced as yah-sohn (Greek) or JAY-sahn (English). Jason, in Greek myth, is the leader of the Argonauts who went in search of the Golden Fleece, while in the Bible he was an early Christian who was hospitable to St. Paul.

Jeno

Jeno is a variation of Eugene which means “wellborn, noble”. (Similar to Eugen and Eugenius.) Pronounced as YEHNow.

Jerome

Jerome means “sacred name”.

Jonas

Jonas means “dove” and pronounced as YO-nas (Greek) or JO-nahs (English).

Judas

Judas means “praised” and pronounced as JHUW-DahS. Judas is a biblical name, various bible characters have borne the name.

Kallias

Kallias means “beauty” and pronounced as kah-lee-ahs. Kallias was the name of an Athenian who fought at Marathon who later became an ambassador to the Persians.

Kallikrates

Kallikrates means “beautiful power” and pronounced as kah-lihk-rah-tehs.

Kallistos

Kallistos is a masculine variation of Kallista which means “most beautiful”. Pronounced as kah-lees-tohs.

Karpos

Karpos is a Greek variation of Carpus which means “fruit, profits”. Pronounced as kahr-pohs.

Kassandros

Kassandros is a variation of Cassander which means “to excel, to shine”. Pronounced as KAss-AHN-drows.

Kastas

Kastas is a variation of Constantin which means “steadfast”. (Similar to Constantinos.) Pronounced as KA-stas.

Kleisthenes

Kleisthenes is a spelling variation of Cleisthenes which means “strength and glory”. Pronounced as KLIES-teh-nees.

Kleitos

Kleitos means “splendid, famous” and pronounced as KL-IYTowS. Kleitos was the name of one of the generals of Alexander the Great.

Kleon

Kleon is a spelling variation of Cleon which means “glorious, renowned”. Pronounced as KLEH-yown.

Kleopatros

Kleopatros is a masculine variation of Cleopatra which means “glory of the father”. Pronounced as KLEH-yoh-pah-trohs.

Konstantinos

Konstantinos is a spelling variation of Constantinos which means “steadfast”. Pronounced as kon-stan-DEE-nos.

Kosmas

Kosmas is a spelling variation of Cosmas which means “order, decency”. Pronounced as KAAZMAHZ or KOWZMAHZ.

Kostas

Kostas is a variation of Kastas which means “steadfast”. Pronounced as KO-stas.

Kostis

Kostis is a variation of Kastas which means “steadfast”. (Similar to Kostas.) Pronounced as KO-stees.

Kristopher

Kristopher is a variation of Christopher which means “bearer of Christ”. Pronounced as KRIS-tah-fahr.

Kyriakos

Kyriakos means “of the lord” and pronounced as kih-ree-ah-kohs. 

Kyrillos

Kyrillos is a variation of Cyril which means “lordly”. Pronounced as kih-rih-los.

Kyros

Kyros is a variation of Cyrus which means “of the Lord” or “young”. Pronounced as KIH-rows.

Lafcadio

Lafcadio is a place-name and pronounced approximately as Lahf-KA-dee-o. The name Lafcadio originated from the Greek Island of Lefkada.

Lazarus

Lazarus means “God is my helper” and pronounced as lAA-zaa-raws (Greek) or LAZ-ah-rahs (English). Lazarus, in the Bible, is the brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany whom Jesus raised from the dead. There have been also several saints named Lazarus. 

Leander

Leander means “lion-man” or “strong brave man” and pronounced as Liy-AEN-DahR. In Greek legend, Leander was the powerful figure who swam across the Hellespont every night to visit his beloved Hero, a priestess of Venus. 

Leandros

Leandros is a variation of Leander which means “lion-man” or “strong brave man”. Pronounced as Liy-AENDRowS.

Leon

Leon means “lion” and pronounced as LEH-awn. 

Leonidas

Leonidas is a variation of Leon which means “lion”. Pronounced as lee-OH-nee-dus or lee-oh-NYE-dus. Leonidas is an ancient name, the original bearer of the name was the most famous of Sparta’s warriors, sacrificing his life at the Battle of Thermopylae.

Leonides

Leonides is a Greek variation of Leonard which means “brave lion”. Pronounced approximately as LEHAHNAYD-Z.

Leontios

Leontios is a variation of Leon which means “lion”. (Similar to Leonidas.) Pronounced as LEH-on-dyows. The ancient Leontios, the name of several early saints and a Byzantine empire.

Leontius

Leontius is a spelling variation of Leontios which means “lion”. Pronounced as LEH-on-dyows. 

Leviticus

Leviticus means “belonging to the Levites” and pronounced as LEHVIHTAHKAHS. Leviticus is a biblical name.

Linos

Linos is a spelling variation of Linus which means “flax”. Pronounced as LEE-NOS.

Linus

Linus means “flax” and pronounced as LEE-NOS (Greek) or LIE-nahs (English). In Greek myth, Linus is both a musician and poet, the inventor of rhythm and melody who taught music to Hercules. In the Christian era, Linus was the name of the second pope, Saint Peter’s successor.

Loucas

Loucas is a Greek variation of Lucas which means “man from Lucania”. Pronounced as loo-kAAs.

Loukas

Loukas is a spelling variation of Loucas which means “man from Lucania”.

Loukianos

Loukianos means “light” and pronounced as lOO-kEE-AA-nOHs.

Lucais

Lucais is either a Greek variation of Lucas or Lucius. Lucas means “man from Lucania” while Lucius means “light”. 

Lucas

Lucas means “man from Lucania” and pronounced as LOO-kahs.

Lukas

Lukas is a spelling variation of Lucas which means “man from Lucania”. 

Luke

Luke is a variation of Lucas which means “man from Lucania”. Pronounced as LOOK. Luke’s most famous bearer was the patron saint of doctors and artists.

Lukus

Lukus is a variation of Luke which means “man from Lucania”. Pronounced as LUWKuwS.

Lycurgus

Lycurgus means “wolf; deed” and pronounced approximately as lee-khur-gohs. Lycurgus, in Greek myth, was the name of a king who was driven mad by the gods because of his impiety. 

Lycus

Lycus means “wolf” and pronounced as lEE-kaws. Lycus is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a legendary ruler of Thebes.

Lydos

There is no specific meaning for Lydos. Lydos was the name of the semi-legendary king who gave his name to the region of Lydia in Asia Minor.

Lykos

Lykos is a spelling variation of Lycus which means “wolf”. Pronounced as lEE-kaws.

Lykourgos

Lykourgos means “wolf worker” and pronounced as LEE-khur-gows or LayKUHAORGowS-.

Lysander

Lysander means “liberator” and pronounced as Lay-SAEND-er. Lysander, in ancient history, was the name of an esteemed Spartan naval commander.

Lysandros

Lysandros is a variation of Lysander which means “liberator”. Pronounced as lee-sahn-drows.

Lysimachos

Lysimachos is a spelling variation of Lysimachus which means “battle; loosening”. Pronounced approximately as l-ee-sEEM-aa-haws.

Lysimachus

Lysimachus means “battle; loosening” and pronounced as lee-si-ma-khus. Lysimachus was the name of one of the generals under Alexander the Great who took control of Thrace after Alexander’s death.

Macarius

Macarius means “blessed” and pronounced as mah-KAHR-ee-os. Macarius was the name of several early saints.

Markos

Markos is a Greek variation of Mark which means “warlike”. Pronounced as mARK-aws.

Mattathias

Mattathias is a Greek variation of Matthias which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as maat-taa-thEE-as.

Matthaios

Matthaios is either a variation of Matthias or Matthew, both of which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as maat-thEH-aws.

Matthaiso

Matthaiso is a Greek variation of Matthew which means “gift of God”.

Matthias

Matthias means “gift of God” and pronounced as MAT-tee-as or Muh-TEE-us. In the Bible, Matthias is the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. The Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches honor Matthias as a saint. 

Maximos

Maximos is a Greek variation of Maximus which means “greatest”. Pronounced as MAH-KS-iy-MahS.

Melanthios

Melanthios means “dark flower” and pronounced as meh-lahn-tihyows or MehL-AEN-DHiy-aoS-. 

Meliton

Meliton means “honey” or “from the island of Malta” and pronounced approximately as MehLIHTAHN. 

Methodios

Methodios is a spelling variation of Methodius which means “pursuit” or “method”. Pronounced as meh-thAW-dhee-aws.

Methodius

Methodius means “pursuit” or “method” and pronounced as meh-thAW-dhee-aws. Methodius was a Greek missionary to the Slavs who developed the Cyrillic alphabet (with his brother Cyril.)

Metrophanes

Metrophanes means “mother; appearing” and pronounced as meh-troh-fah-nihs. Metrophanes was the name of the first bishop of Byzantium (4th century).

Miltiades

Miltiades means “red earth” and pronounced as mihl-tee-ah-dehs. Miltiades was the name of the general who led the Greek forces to victory against the Persians in the Battle of Marathon.

Mimis

Mimis is a variation of Demetrius which means “follower of Demeter”. (Similar to Demitrius.) Pronounced as MIY-MihS.

Mitros

Mitros is a diminutive variation of Dimitros which means “follower of Demeter”. Pronounced as MIHTRowS.

Mitsos

Mitsos is a variation of Mitros which means “follower of Demeter”. Pronounced as MIHTSowS or MIHTSowZ.

Mnason

Mnason means “reminding” and pronounced as MNASOHWN or MNAESAHN. Mnason is a biblical name that appeared in the New Testament. 

Moisis

Moisis is a Greek variation of Moses which means “delivered from the water”. Pronounced as MOI-SIHS or MOY-SAHS.

Moris

Moris means “dark-skinned” and pronounced as MAORihS.

Morpheus

Morpheus is the god of sleep and dreams in Greek mythology. Pronounced as MOR-PEWS (Greek) or MAWR-fee-ahs (English).

Moyses

Moyses is a variation of Moisis which means “delivered from the water”. Pronounced as maw-s-EE-S or M-OYSihZ.

Myron

Myron means “fragrant, an aromatic shrub, myrrh” and pronounced as MUY-RAWN (Greek) or MIE-rahn (English).

Napoleon

Napoleon means “lion of the new city” and pronounced as nah-PO-lee-ahn. Napoleon’s most famous bearer was a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. 

Narcissus

Narcissus means “daffodil” or “numbness; sleep” and pronounced as nAR-Kee-ssaws (Greek) or nahr-SIS-ahs (English). Narcissus, in Greek mythology, is a young man who is attracted to his own reflection in the water. In some versions of the legend, he died staring at it.

Neander

Neander means “new man” and pronounced as NiyAEND-er.

Nectarios 

Nectarios means “of nectar” and pronounced as nehk-tAA-ree-aws or Neh-KTAA-Riy-aaS. Nectarios is a twentieth-century Greek saint’s name redolent of the beverage of the gods that imparted immortality.

Nemo

Nemo means “nobody” and pronounced as NEE-mo.

Neophytos

Neophytos means “newly planted” and pronounced as NEYO-feh-tohs. 

Nereus

Nereus means “sea nymph” and pronounced as NEH-REWS (Greek) or NIR-ee-ahs (English). Nereus was borne in Greek and Roman mythology by the sea god, and the father of the Nereids or sea nymphs.

Nestor

Nestor means “traveler, voyager” and pronounced as NEHS-TAWR (Greek) or NEHS-tahr (English). Nestor was the name of a wise ruler of legend–his sage advice helped the Greeks win the Trojan War.

Nicanor

Nicanor means “victory” and pronounced as NIY-K-aa-NaoR. Nicanor was the name of several notable officers from ancient Macedon.

Nicholas

Nicholas means “people of victory” and pronounced as NIHK-ah-LahS. Nicholas is a Greek name stemming from Nike, the goddess of victory, it is a New Testament name also well used in literature.

Nicodemus

Nicodemus means “victory of the people” and pronounced as nik-ah-DEEM-ahs. Nicodemus is a biblical name.

Nicolas

Nicolas is a spelling variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as NIHK-ow-LaeS-.

Nicolaus

Nicolaus is a variation of Nicolas which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as NEE-ko-lows.

Nicomedes

Nicomedes means “pondering victory” and pronounced approximately as nih-koh-mih-dihs. 

Nikanor

Nikanor is a variation of Nicanor which means “victory”. Pronounced as nee-kah-nohr.

Nikasios

Nikasios is a Greek variation of Nicasio which means “victory”.

Niketas

Niketas means “winner, victor” and pronounced as nih-kih-tahs. 

Nikias

Nikias is a variation of Nikasios which means “victory”. Pronounced as nee-kih-yahs. Nikias was the name of an Athenian general who fought in the Peloponnesian war.

Nikodemos

Nikodemos is an Ancient Greek variation of Nicodemus which means “victory of the people”. Pronounced as nee-koh-deh-mohs.

Nikolaos

Nikolaos is a variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as nyee-KO-la-os or NEE-KO-LA-OS. 

Nikolas

Nikolas is a spelling variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. (Similar to Nicolas.) Pronounced as nee-kAW-laas (Greek) or NIK-ah-lahs (English).

Nikomedes

Nikomedes means “victory; to plan” and pronounced as nih-koh-mih-dihs.

Nikon

Nikon is a diminutive variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as NEE-KAWN.

Nikos

Nikos is a diminutive variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. (Similar to Nikon.) Pronounced as nEE-kaws.

Nikostratos

Nikostratos means “army of victory” and pronounced as nee-kohs-trah-tows. Nikostratos was the name of a Roman saint martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.

Nicostratus

Nicostratus is a spelling variation of Nikostratos which means “army of victory”. 

Nikandros

Nikandros means “victory of a man” and pronounced as nee-kahn-drows.

Oceanus

Oceanus is a Greek mythology name and pronounced as aw-keh-aa-nAWs (Greek) or aw-sih-ah-nuhs (English). Oceanus is the name of the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth.

Odysseus

Odysseus means “wrathful” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as O-DUYS-SEWS (Greek) or o-DIS-ee-ahs (English). Odysseus is the name of the brave, resourceful hero of Homer’s epic saga.

Oedipus

Oedipus means “swollen foot” and pronounced approximately as OI-dee-poos.

Olimpio

Olimpio pertains to the Mount Olympus of Greek mythology. Pronounced as owLihMPiyow.

Olympiodoros

Olympiodoros means “gift of the gods” and pronounced as owLihMPiyow-DOHrows.

Olympos

Olympos means “from Mount Olympus”.

Onesimos

Onesimos means “beneficial, profitable” and pronounced as ow-NIH-sih-mows or ow-NEH-SihM-ahS.

Onesiphoros

Onesiphoros means “bringing advantage, beneficial” and pronounced as ow-NEH-Sih-FOHR-uws or ow-Neh-SihFFAOR-aaS.

Orestes

Orestes means “from the mountain” and pronounced as O-REHS-TEHS (Greek) or aw-REHS-teez (English). 

Origenes

Origenes means “born” and pronounced as oh-rih-geh-nihs. 

Orpheus

Orpheus means “darkness” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as OR-PEWS (Greek) or AWR-fee-ahs (English). Orpheus is the name of the legendary ancient Greek poet and musician — whose music was so beautiful it made trees dance and rivers stop to listen.

Osias

Osias means “salvation” and pronounced as ow-sih-yahs or owSiyAHZ. 

Ozias

Ozias is a spelling variation of Osias which means “salvation”. Pronounced as ow-ZIY-yah-s or ow-ZIYYah-Z.

Pamphilos

Pamphilos means “friend of all” and pronounced as pahm-fih-lows. 

Pan

Pan means “all” or “shepherd” and is a Greek mythology name. Pan is the Greek god with the legs of a goat and the body of a pipes-playing man known for his mischievousness. Pan is also the god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility.

Pancratius

Pancratius means “all power”. Early Byzantine Christians used Pancratius as a title of Christ. 

Pankratios

Pankratios is the original Greek variation of Pancratius which means “all power”. Pronounced approximately as pan-krah-tyows.

Panos

Panos means “all holy” and pronounced as PAANowS.

Pantaleon

Pantaleon means “all; every; lion” and pronounced as PAAN-dah-leh-ohn or PAENTAALiyAHN. Pantaleon was the name of the 2nd-century BC King who was the first Greek king to order the minting of Indian coins.

Panther

Panther is an animal name. 

Pantheras

Pantheras means “panther”. 

Paramonos

Paramonos means “endurance, constancy” and pronounced as pah-rah-mow-nohs.

Parthenios

Parthenios is a Greek mythology name. Parthenios is the name of a Greek river god.

Pelagios

Pelagios means “from the sea” and pronounced as Peh-lag-yows or Peh-LAA-HHiy-aaS. 

Pelagius

Pelagius is a spelling variation of Pelagios which means “from the sea”. Pronounced as Peh-lag-yows.

Pello

Pello means “stone” and pronounced as PEHL-ow.

Pericles

Pericles means “far-famed” and pronounced as pair-eek-lEEs (Greek) or PEHR-ah-kleez (English).

Perikles

Perikles is an Ancient Greek variation of Pericles which means “far-famed”. Pronounced as peh-ree-klEEs.

Perseus

Perseus means “destroyer” and pronounced as PEHR-SEWS (Greek) or PUR-see-ahs (English). Perseus, in Greek myth, is a godly Greek hero (he is a son of Zeus).

Peter

Peter means “rock”. Peter is a biblical name, the most famous character being Simon, who was given the nickname Peter by Jesus, to signify that he would be the rock on which Christ would build Christianity. 

Phaedrus

Phaedrus means “bright” and pronounced approximately as fehd-rohs.

Phaidros

Phaidros is a spelling variation of Phaedrus which means “bright”. Pronounced approximately as fehd-rohs.

Philander

Philander means “loving mankind” and pronounced as FihL-AE-ND-er. Philander, in Greek myth, is the name of a son of Apollo with the nymph Acalle. In the 18th century this was coined as a word meaning “to womanize”.

Philandros

Philandros is an Ancient Greek variation of Philander which means “loving mankind”. Pronounced as FihL-AE-NDRowS.

Philemon

Philemon means “kiss” and pronounced as fee-lEE-mawn. 

Philip

Philip means “lover of horses” and pronounced as FIHL-ihP. Famous bearers include Saint Philip and King Philip the Great, who was the father of Alexander the Great, plus there have been numerous other French and Spanish rulers named Philip. 

Philippos

Philippos is a variation of Philip which means “lover of horses”. Pronounced as FIHL-ih-pows.

Phillip

Phillip is a spelling variation of Philip which means “lovers of horses”. 

Philo

Philo means “loving” and pronounced as FEE-low or FAY-Low-. The ancient Philo (aka Philo of Alexandria and Philo the Jew) was a Biblical philosopher who attempted to merge Greek and Jewish thought. 

Philokrates

Philokrates means “friend of power” and pronounced as FEE-low-krah-tehs. 

Philomon

Philomon means “affectionate” or “beloved” and pronounced as FEE-loh-mohn or F-IHLAHMAHN.

Philon

Philon is an Ancient Greek variation of Philo which means “loving”. Pronounced as FEE-lohn.

Philotheos

Philotheos means “friend of God” and pronounced as FEE-loh-teh-yows. 

Phocas

Phocas means “a seal (animal)” and pronounced as faw-kAAs or F-AAKAHZ.

Phoebus

Phoebus means “shining, brilliant” and pronounced as FEE-bus (Greek) or FIY-BahS (English). Phoebus is one of the names of the sun god Apollo.

Phoibos

Phoibos is a variation of Phoebus which means “shining, brilliant”. Pronounced as FIY-bows or F-OYBaoS-. 

Phokas

Phokas is a spelling variation of Phocas which means “a seal (animal)”. Pronounced as faw-kAAs.

Photios

Photios means “light” and pronounced as faw-tyohs. (Similar to Loukianos.)

Phyllon

Phyllon is a masculine variation of Phyllis which means “leaf”. Pronounced as fih-lohn.

Piers

Piers is a variation of Peter which means “rock”. Pronounced as pyehrs or PEERZ.

Plato

Plato means “broad-shouldered” and pronounced as PLEY-Tow. Plato was the name of one of the greatest Western philosophers.

Platon

Platon is a variation of Plato which means “broad-shouldered”. Pronounced as PLA-TAWN.

Ploutarchos

Ploutarchos means “riches; master” and pronounced approximately as PLEW-tahr-kohs. 

Pluto

Pluto means “rich” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as PLOO-to. Pluto is the Roman god of the underworld and the name of the former ninth planet of our solar system. 

Pollux

Pollux means “crown” and pronounced as PAAL-ahKS. Pollux is Castor’s twin in the constellation Gemini.

Polycarp

Polycarp means “fruitful, rich in fruit” and pronounced as PAHL-ee-kahrp.

Polykarpos

Polykarpos is an Ancient Greek variation of Polycarp which means “fruitful, rich in fruit”. Pronounced as paw-lEE-kaar-paws.

Porfirio

Porfirio means “purple stone” and pronounced approximately as PaoR-FIY-Riy-ow-. Porfirio is an ancient saint’s name.

Porphyrios

Porphyrios means “purple dye” and pronounced as POR-feer-yows.

Poseidon

Poseidon is a Greek mythology name and pronounced as PO-SEH-DAWN (Greek) or pah-SIE-dahn (English). Poseidon is a version of the sea god’s name.

Praxiteles

Praxiteles means “action; exercise; goal” and pronounced as PRAKS-ee-teh-lehs. Praxiteles was the name of a famous 4th-century BC sculptor from Athens.

Priam

Priam means “very courageous” and is also a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as prEE-aam. Priam, in ancient Greek mythology, is a Trojan king with fifty children.

Prochoros

Prochoros means “leader of the dance”. Prochoros was the name of one of the original seven deacons.

Prokopios

Prokopios means “progress, advance” and pronounced as prow-KOP-yows.

Ptolemaios

Ptolemaios is a variation of Ptolemy which means “aggressive, warlike”. Pronounced as toh-leh-meh-yows or TUWLeh-Mey-aaS.

Ptolemy

Ptolemy means “aggressive, warlike” and pronounced as TAHL-ah-mee. Ptolemy was the name of one of Alexander the Great’s generals and several Greco-Egyptian rulers, as well as the name of a famous Greek astronomer.

Pyrrhos

Pyrrhos is a spelling variation of Pyrrhus which means “flame-colored, red”. Pronounced as PUYR-ROS.

Pyrrhus

Pyrrhus means “flame-colored, red” and pronounced as pEEr-raws or PIHR-ahS. Pyrrhus was another name of Neoptolemus the son of Achilles and was also the name of a 3rd-century BC king of Epirus.

Pythagoras

Pythagoras means “assembly, marketplace” and pronounced as PUY-TA-GO-RAS (Greek) or pi-THAG-ahr-ahs (English). Pythagoras was the name of a 6th-century BC Greek philosopher and mathematician from Samos who also founded a school of philosophy. 

Rhodes

Rhodes means “where roses grow” and pronounced as ROWDZ.

Rihardos

Rihardos is a Greek variation of Richard which means “dominant ruler”.

Rodion

Rodion means “song of the hero” and pronounced as ROWDiyAHN. 

Romanos

Romanos is a Greek variation of Roman which means “citizen of Rome”. Pronounced as RowMAHNowS or RowMAHNowZ.

Rouvin

Rouvin is a Greek variation of Reuben which means “behold, a son”. Pronounced as R-UWVAEN or R-UWVIHN.

Samouel

Samouel is a Greek variation of Samuel which means “told by God”. Pronounced as Saa-MowWEHL.

Sandros

Sandros is a diminutive variation of Alexandros which means “defending men”. Pronounced as SAENDRowS.

Sebastian

Sebastian means “person from ancient city of Sebasta”. Sebastian was the name of the third-century martyr whose sufferings were a favorite subject of medieval artists.

Seleucus

There is no specific meaning for Seleucus. Pronounced approximately as seh-lehf-kows. Seleucus was the name of one of Alexander the Great’s generals, who established the Seleucid Empire in Western Asia after Alexander’s death.

Seleukos

Seleukos is a variation of Seleucus which is a name with no specific meaning. Pronounced approximately as seh-lehf-kows.

Semon

Semon is a Greek variation of Simon which means “the listener” or “flat-nosed”. Pronounced as SEHMAHN or SEHMOWN.

Simonides

Simonides means “flat-nosed” and pronounced approximately as see-moh-nih-dehs. 

Sisyphus

Sisyphus means “son of Aelous” and pronounced as sEE-see-faws. Sisyphus is one of the most severely punished characters in Greek mythology.

Socrates

Socrates means “whole rule”. Socrates was the name of one of the greatest Western philosophers.

Sokrates

Sokrates is a spelling variation of Socrates which means “whole rule”. Pronounced as SAW-KRA-TEHS.

Solon

Solon means “the wise one” and pronounced as sAW-lawn or SowLAAN.

Sophocles

Sophocles means “skilled, clever, glory” and pronounced as soff-aw-klEEs or SAHF-ah-kleez. Sophocles was the name of a famous 5th-century BC Greek tragic poet.

Sophokles

Sophokles is a spelling variation of Sophocles which means “skilled, clever, glory”. Pronounced as SO-PO-KLEHS.

Sophos

Sophos is a variation of Sophus which means “skilled, clever”. Pronounced as soh-fows.

Sophus

Sophus means “skilled, clever” and pronounced as SOH-fuws or SAAF-AHS.

Sosigenes

Sosigenes means “born safely” and pronounced as soh-sih-geh-nehs. Sosigenes was the name of an astronomer from Alexandria employed by Julius Caesar to correct the Roman calendar.

Sosthenes

Sosthenes means “safe strength” and pronounced as sos-then-ace. Sosthenes is the name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler.

Stamatios

Stamatios means “stop” and pronounced as staa-mAA-tee-aws. Stamatios was originally bestowed on a son whose older siblings had not survived, and was given in the sense of “stop dying.”

Stamos

Stamos is a diminutive variation of Stamatios which means “stop”.

Stavros

Stavros means “cross” and pronounced as stAAv-raws or STAHVROWZ.

Stephanos

Stephanos is a variation of Stephen which means “garland, crown”. Pronounced as steh-FAH-nos.

Stephen

Stephen means “garland, crown” and pronounced as STEHF-ahN or STEEV-ahn. Stephen was the name of the first Christian martyr and was the name of several popes and a British king. 

Straton

Straton means “army” and pronounced as strah-ton.

Symeon

Symeon is a Greek variation of Simon which means “the listener”. Pronounced as sih-meh-yown or SAYEH-Meh-aaN.

Takis

Takis means “rock; stone” or “follower of Demeter” and pronounced as TAA-KihS.

Tarantino

Tarantino means “originating from Taranto”. 

Telesphoros

Telesphoros means “culmination” and pronounced as Teh-lehs-foh-rohs.

Telesphorus

Telesphorus is a spelling variation of Telesphoros which means “culmination”. 

Terentilo

There is no specific meaning for Terentilo. 

Terentino

Terentino is a variation of Terentilo which is a name with no specific meaning.

Thales

Thales means “to blossom” and pronounced as tah-lihs or tails. Thales was the name of a 6th-century BC Greek philosopher and mathematician.

Thanos

Thanos means “immortality” and pronounced as thAA-naws.

Thao

Thao is a Greek variation of Theodore which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as DHAW.

Themistocles

Themistocles means “glory of the law” and pronounced as teh-mihs-toh-klees. Themistocles was the name of an Athenian statesman and general who was victorious over the Persians in the Battle of Salamis.

Themistokles

Themistokles is an Ancient Greek variation of Themistocles which means “glory of the law”. 

Theocritus

Theocritus means “judge of God” and pronounced as teh-O-kree-toos. Theocritus was the name of a famous 3rd-century BC Greek poet.

Theodore

Theodore means “gift of God” and pronounced as THEE-ah-dawr. (Similar to Matthias.) 

Theodoros

Theodoros is the original Greek variation of Theodore which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as teh-oh-doh-rows.

Theodorus

Theodorus is a spelling variation of Theodoros which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as teh-oh-doh-rows.

Theodosios

Theodosios means “gift of God” or “giving to God” and pronounced approximately as teh-oh-dos-yows. 

Theodosius

Theodosius is a spelling variation of Theodosios which means “gift of God” or “giving to God”. Theodosius was the name of emperors of the Eastern Roman and Byzantine Empires.

Theodotos

Theodotos means “given to god” and pronounced as teh-yoh-doh-tows. 

Theodotus

Theodotus is a spelling variation of Theodotos which means “given to god”.

Theodoulos

Theodoulos means “slave of God” and pronounced approximately as teh-oh-doh-lohs.

Theodulus

Theodulus is a variation of Theodoulos which means “slave of God”. Pronounced approximately as teh-oh-doh-lohs. Theodulus was the name of several early saints.

Theokritos

Theokritos is the original Greek variation of Theocritus which means “judge of god”. Pronounced as TEH-O-KREE-TOS.

Theon

Theon means “godly” or “a hunter” and pronounced as thEH-awn.

Theophanes

Theophanes means “manifestation of God” and pronounced as teh-yoh-fah-nehs.

Theophilos

Theophilos means “loved by God” and pronounced as teh-yoh-fih-lows or -DHiy-ow-FIHL-aoS-.

Theophilus

Theophilus means “friend of God” and pronounced as teh-yoh-fih-lows or -THiy-AAF-ah-LahS. Theopilus is a biblical name, in the New Testament the evangelist Luke addresses his gospel and the Book of Acts to a man named Theophilus.

Theophylaktos

Theophylaktos means “watched by God” and pronounced as teh-yoh-FEE-lahk-tows or THiyAHF-AYLEYKTowZ. 

Theotimos

Theotimos means “to honor God” .

Theotimus

Theotimus is a spelling variation of Theotimos which means “to honor God”. 

Theron

Theron means “hunter” and pronounced as thih-rohn or -DH-ERaaN.

Theseus

Theseus means “orders” and pronounced as TEH-SEWS (Greek) or -THIY-Siy-ahS (English). Theseus is the name of the Greek mythological hero famous for slaying the Minotaur.

Thoukydides

Thoukydides means “glory of God” and pronounced approximately as thuhk-yoh-dih-dehs.

Thucydides

Thucydides is a variation of Thoukydides which means “glory of God”. Pronounced as tuh-kih-dih-dehs or thoo-SID-ah-deez.

Tigris

Tigris means “tiger” and pronounced as TAYGRAHS.

Tim

Tim is a diminutive variation of Timothy which means “honoring God”. Pronounced as TihM.

Timaeus

Timaeus means “honor” and pronounced as tih-MEH-yows (Greek) or tie-MEE-ahs (English). Timaeus is an ancient name that appears in both Plato’s Dialogues and in the New Testament.

Timaios

Timaios is a variation of Timaeus which means “honor”. Pronounced as tih-MEH-yows.

Timeo

Timeo is a variation of Timaeus which means “honor”. (Similar to Timaios.) Pronounced as TIME-ee-oh.

Timon

Timon means “reward, honor” and pronounced as TEE-MAWN (Greek) or TIE-mahn (English).

Timoteus

Timoteus is a variation of Timothy which means “honoring God”. Pronounced approximately as tih-mAW-tyohs.

Timotheos

Timotheos is a Greek variation of Timothy which means “honoring God”. Pronounced as tih-moh-teh-yows.

Timothy

Timothy means “honoring God”.

Timun

Timun is a diminutive variation of Timothy which means “honoring God”. Pronounced as Tihm-uhn.

Titos

Titos is a Greek variation of Titus which means “title of honor”. Pronounced as TIY-TowS.

Tobias

Tobias means “God is good”. Tobias is the name of several biblical figures, but is primarily associated with the story of Tobias and the Angel. 

Tryphon

Tryphon means “softness, delicacy” and pronounced as tree-fohn or TRIY-FahN. 

Tycho

Tycho means “hitting the mark” and pronounced as TAY-Kow (English).

Tychon

Tychon means “hit the mark, succeed”. Tychon, in Greek myth, is the name of a minor deity associated with Priapus.

Tygrys

Tygrys is a spelling variation of Tigris which means “Tiger”. 

Vasili

Vasili means “royal, kingly” and pronounced as vuh-see-lee or VahSIY-Liy-.

Vasos

Vasos is a variation of Vasili which means “royal, kingly”. 

Venedict

Venedict means “blessed” and pronounced approximately as VAHNAHDIHKT. 

Venedictos

Venedictos is a variation of Venedict which means “blessed”. Pronounced approximately as VAHNAHDIHKTowZ.

Veniamin

Veniamin is a Greek variation of Benjamin which means “son of the right hand”. Pronounced approximately as VIYNiyAHMAHN. 

Vernados

Vernados means “courage of the bear” and pronounced as vehr-nah-dows.

Xan

Xan is a diminutive variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. (Similar to Alexei.) Pronounced as zan.

Xander

Xander is a diminutive variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. (Similar to Alexei and Xan.) Pronounced as zander.

Xanthippos

Xanthippos means “yellow horse” and pronounced as ZahN-THihP-aoS-. 

Xanthos

Xanthos means “golden-haired” and pronounced as ZHAN-thos.

Xenagoras

Xenagoras means “strange; foreign; assembly”. 

Xenocrates

Xenocrates means “foreigner; guest; power” and pronounced as za-NAH-krah-teez.

Xenokrates

Xenokrates is a spelling variation of Xenocrates which means “foreigner; guest; power”.

Xenon

Xenon means “foreigner, guest” and pronounced as ZIY-N-aaN. 

Xenophon

Xenophon means “foreign voice” and pronounced as ZEEN-oh-phon. Xenophon was the name of a famous ancient Greek historian.

Xenos

Xenos means “hospitality; guest” and pronounced as ZIY-Now-Z. 

Xylon

Xylon means “the forest” and pronounced as zigh-lawn or ZEE-lawn. 

Yannis

Yannis is a Greek variation of John which means “God is gracious”. Pronounced as YAA-NihS-.

Yeranos

Yeranos means “crane”.

Zale

Zale means “sea-strength” and pronounced as ZEYL. 

Zander

Zander is a spelling variation of Xander which means “defending men”. Pronounced as ZAENDer or ZAN-dahr.

Zeno

Zeno means “gift of Zeus” and pronounced as ZIY-Now. (Similar to Diodorus.) Zeno was the name of two ancient philosophers.

Zenobios

Zenobios means “life of Zeus” and pronounced as zih-noh-byows or Ziy-NowBiy-aaS.

Zenon

Zenon means “of Zeus” and pronounced as ZDEH-NAWN or zee-non.

Zephyros

Zephyros is a feminine variation of Zephyra which means “west wind”. Pronounced as ZDEH-PUY-ROS or ZEH-FIH-ROHS.

Zeus

Zeus means “light; deity” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as ZDEWS (Classical Greek) or ZOOS (English). The name, Zeus, was borne in Greek mythology by the king of the gods, the sky, and the thunder, who ruled over Mount Olympus. 

Zopyros

Zopyros means “glowing” and pronounced as ZOWPiyRowZ. Zopyros was the name of a Persian nobleman who aided his king Darius in the capture of Babylon.

Zosimos

Zosimos means “viable” or “likely to survive” and pronounced as zoh-sih-mows or ZOWSiy-MahS.

Zosimus

Zosimus is a spelling variation of Zosimos which means “viable” or “likely to survive”. Pronounced as zoh-sih-mows. Zosimus was the name of several early saints and a pope.

Zoticus

Zoticus means “full of life” and pronounced as Zoh-tih-kaws or ZAATihKAHS. 

Zotikos

Zotikos is the original Greek variation of Zoticus which means “full of life”. Pronounced as Zoh-tih-KAWS or ZAATihKowS.

Greek Girl Names

Acacia

Acacia means “thorny” and pronounced as aa-KEY-Siy-ah- or aa-KAH-SHaa-. Acacia is a shrub of the mimosa family, with clusters of showy white or yellow blossoms, which symbolizes resurrection and immortality.

Acantha

Acantha means “thorn, prickle” and pronounced as ah-KAN-thah or ah-KAEN-THah. Acantha, in Greek myth, is a nymph beloved by Apollo.

Adelpha

Adelpha means “beloved sister” and pronounced as AHDEHLFAH.

Agape

Agape means “love” and pronounced as A-GA-PEH. Agape was the name of at least two early saints.

Agapi

Agapi means “love, affection” and pronounced as a-GHA-pee.

Agatha

Agatha means “good woman” and pronounced as AG-ah-thah. Agatha was the name of the patron saint of firefighters and nurses.

Agathe

Agathe is a variation of Agatha which means “good woman”. Pronounced as A-GA-TEH.

Agnes

Agnes means “pure, virginal”.

Aikaterine

Aikaterine is an Ancient Greek variation of Katherine which means “pure”. 

Alcie

Alcie means “strong-willed” and pronounced as AELSiy-.

Alcina

Alcina is a variation of Alcie which means “strong-willed”. Pronounced as al-SEE-nah. Alcina is an operatic name, best-known as the name of the beautiful sorceress of the eponymous Handel opera drawn from the Orlando poems.

Alethea

Alethea means “truth” and pronounced as ah-LEE-thee-ah or al-ah-THEE-ah. Alethea is the name of the Greek goddess of truth.

Alexa

Alexa is a feminine variation of Alex which means “defending men”. Pronounced as ah-LEHK-sah.

Alexandra

Alexandra is a feminine variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. Pronounced as a-leh-KSAN-dhra (Greek) or al-ig-ZAN-drah (English).

Alexandria

Alexandria is a variation of Alexandra which means “defending men”. Pronounced as Al-ex-ann-dree-ah or al-ig-ZAN-dree-ah.

Alexandrina

Alexandrina is a variation of Alexandra which means “defending men”. (Similar to Alexandria.) Pronounced as al-ex-ann-dree-nah or al-ig-zan-DREE-nah.

Alexina

Alexina is a variation of Alexa which means “defending men”. Pronounced as al-ik-SEE-nah.

Alike

Alike is either a variation of Alika or Alice. Pronounced as ah-LEE-kee or aa-LIY-Keh-. Alika means “truthful; most beautiful” while Alice means “noble”. 

Aliz

Aliz is a diminutive variation of Alizka which means “noble”. Pronounced as AA-Liy-Z.

Alizka

Alizka is a variation of Alice which means “noble”. Pronounced as AA-leez-kah.

Alsie

Alsie is a variation of Alcie which means “strong-willed”. (Similar to Alcina.)

Althea

Althea means “with healing power” and pronounced approximately as AEL-DHiy-aa-. Althea appears in Greek mythology as the mother of the hero Meleager.

Amara

Amara means “grace” or “bitter” and pronounced as aa-MAA-Raa-. 

Amarantha

Amarantha means “unfading”. Amarantha is a rare botanical name whose mythical equivalent was believed to be immortal. 

Amaryllis

Amaryllis means “to sparkle” and is a flower name. Pronounced as am-ah-RIL-is or am-er-ril-is.

Ambrosia

Ambrosia means “food of the gods” and pronounced as aa-MBROWSiy-aa- or aeMBROWZ-ah-.

Aminta

Aminta means “defender” and pronounced as aa-MIHNTaa-.

Anastacia

Anastacia is a spelling variation of Anastasia which means “resurrection”. Pronounced as  aeN-aeS-TEY-ZJHah-.

Anastasha

Anastasha is a spelling variation of Anastasia which means “resurrection”. (Similar to Anastacia.) Pronounced as AENaaSTAE-SHAH.

Anastasia

Anastasia means “resurrection” and pronounced as a-na-sta-SEE-a (Greek) or an-ah-STAY-zhah (English). Anastasia is an old Greek name and also that of an ancient saint–the patron saint of weavers.

Anatola

Anatola means “from the east” and pronounced as aaNaaTOWLAH. 

Andromeda

Andromeda means “advising like a man” and pronounced as AN-DRO-MEH-DA (Greek) or an-DRAH-mi-dah (English). Andromeda, in Greek mythology, is the beautiful daughter of Cassiopeia who, like her mother, literally became a star–the constellation that bears her name.

Anemone

Anemone means “daughter of the wind” and pronounced as ah-NEM-oh-nee. Anemone is a floral name that relates to the ancient Greek myth of the famous love story of Aphrodite and Adonis, in which Aphrodite transforms her wounded lover’s blood into a flower, the crimson anemone.

Angela

Angela means “angel” and pronounced as aaN-JHEHL-aa or AEN-JHahL-ah.

Angele

Angele is a variation of Angela which means “angel”. Pronounced as ae-NJHEH-Leh- or ae-NZJHEH-L.

Angeliki

Angeliki is a variation of Angelica which means “angel; angelic”. Pronounced as a-Geh-lih-kiy (Greek) or AENJHEHLihKiy (English).

Angelina

Angelina is a variation of Angela which means “angel”. (Similar to Angele.) Pronounced as aa-geh-lEE-aa (Greek) or an-jah-LEE-nah (English).

Aniceta

Aniceta is a feminine variation of Anicetus which means “unconquerable”.

Annis

Annis means “pure; chaste” and pronounced as AN-is or AE-N-ihZ.

Annys

Annys is a spelling variation of Annis which means “pure; chaste”. Pronounced as AN-is.

Anthea

Anthea means “flowery” and pronounced as an-THEE-ah. Anthea is an epithet of Hera, the Greek queen of the gods, and her name has been used as poetic symbol of spring.

Anthousa

Anthousa means “flower” and pronounced as AHN-TOO-SAH or AENTHH-AWZAH. 

Antigone

Antigone means “opposed to birth; unbending” and pronounced as aa-dee-gAW-nee (Greek) or aeN-TIHG-ah-Niy (English). Antigone, in Greek myth, is the noble and courageous daughter of Oedipus, who acts as his guide after he blinds himself.

Antimony

Antimony is an element name and pronounced as anne-TIM-oh-nee.

Antinea

Antinea is the Greek name for the Queen of Atlantis. Pronounced as Ahn-ti-NAY-ah.

Aphrodisia

Aphrodisia is a variation of Aphrodite which means “risen from foam”. Pronounced approximately as ahf-roh-dis-yah.

Aphrodite

Aphrodite means “risen from foam” and pronounced as A-PRO-DEE-TEH (Greek) or af-rah-DIE-tee (English). Aphrodite is the name of the Greek goddess of love.

Apollonia

Apollonia is a feminine variation of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. Pronounced as aa-poh-loh-nih-yah.

Arcadia

Arcadia means “region offering peace and contentment” and pronounced as ahr-KAY-dee-ah or aaRKEY-Diy-aa-.

Arcangela

Arcangela means “high-ranking angel” and pronounced approximately as ahr-KAHN-jeh-lah.

Arete

Arete means “excellence; virtue” and pronounced as aa-REH-T-.

Aretha

Aretha means “virtuous” and pronounced as ahRIY-THah-.

Ariadne

Ariadne means “most holy” and pronounced as A-REE-AD-NEH (Greek) or ar-ee-AD-nee (English). Ariadne is the name of the Cretan goddess of fertility.

Arianna

Arianna means “very holy woman” and pronounced as aa-ree-AA-nuh or ar-ee-AHN-ah. 

Arista

Arista means “harvest” and pronounced as ah-RIHS-Tah.

Aristomache

Aristomache means “excellent battle”. 

Arkadina

Arkadina means “from Arcadia”.

Artemisia

Artemisia is a variation of Artemis which is a Greek mythology name that means “butcher”. Pronounced as arr-teh-mihs-yah or aa-RT-MIY-Siy-aa-.

Aspasia

Aspasia means “welcome, embrace” and pronounced as A-SPA-SEE-A. Aspasia was the second wife of the 5th-century Athenian statesman Pericles.

Asta

Asta means “divine strength” and pronounced as AHS-tah.

Aster

Aster means “star” and pronounced as AS-ter or AES-T-er.

Asteria

Asteria is a variation of Aster which means “star”. Pronounced as ah-STEH- ree-ah.

Astraea

Astraea is a variation of Astraia, the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who became the constellation Virgo. Pronounced as aa-strEH-aa.

Astraia

Astraia is the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who became the constellation Virgo. Pronounced as aeS-TREY-aa-.

Atalanta

Atalanta means “equal in weight” and pronounced as aa-taa-lAAn-daa (Greek) or aeT-aa-LAENTaa (English). Atalanta is the name of a beautiful mythological maiden who refused to marry any man who couldn’t beat her in a footrace.

Athanasia

Athanasia is a feminine variation of Athanasius which means “resurrection” or “immortal”. Pronounced as AA-TAH-NAH-SEE-YAH. Athanasius was the name of a 4th-century bishop of Alexandria who strongly opposed Arianism.

Athena

Athena is the name of the daughter of Zeus who is the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, handicrafts, mathematics, and courage, and the great patroness-goddess of the city of Athens. Pronounced as A-TEH-NA (Greek) or ah-THEE-nah.

Athenais

Athenais is a variation of Athena which is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced approximately as aa-DHiy-NAA-iy-Z.

Basilia

Basilia is a feminine variation of Basil which means “regal”. Pronounced as BaaSIYLiyAH or bah-SEE-lyah.

Beranice

Beranice is a variation of Bernice which means “she who brings victory”.

Beraniece

Beraniece is a spelling variation of Beranice which means “she who brings victory”. 

Berenice

Berenice is a spelling variation of Bernice which means “she who brings victory”. Pronounced as bahr-NEES or behr-ah-NEE-see.

Berenike

Berenike is a variation of Bernice which means “she who brings victory”. (Similar to Beranice.) Pronounced as Beh-reh-nee-keh or Beh-Reh-NIY-Kiy-.

Bernice

Bernice means “she who brings victory” and pronounced as bahr-NEES. Bernice is a biblical name of Greek origin. In the Bible, she is a sister of King Agrippa.

Beryl

Beryl means “sea-green jewel” and pronounced as BEH-RihL or BEHR-ahl.

Beta

Beta refers to the second letter of the Greek alphabet. Pronounced as BEYTAH.

Bronte

Bronte means “thunder” and pronounced as bron-tay. 

Brontë

Brontë is a spelling variation of Bronte which means “thunder”. Pronounced approximately as BRAHNTey-.

Bryonia

Bryonia is a Greek variation of Bryony which means “to sprout”. 

Calandra

Calandra means “lark” and pronounced approximately as Kaa-LAE-NDRah.

Calantha

Calantha means “lovely flower” and pronounced as kah-LAN-thah. 

Calista

Calista means “most beautiful” and pronounced as Kah-LIHS-Tah. Calista (or Calisto), in Greek myth, is a nymph loved by Zeus, whose jealous wife Hera turned her into a bear.

Calixta

Calixta is a spelling variation of Calista which means “most beautiful”. 

Calla

Calla means “beautiful” and is a lily flower name. Pronounced as KAL-ah.

Callie

Callie is a variation of Calla which means “beautiful”. Pronounced as KAL-ee.

Calliope

Calliope means “beautiful voice” and pronounced as ka-LYE-oh-pee.

Callista

Callista is a spelling variation of Calista which means “most beautiful”. (Similar to Calixta.) Pronounced as kah-LIS-tah.

Carissa

Carissa means “grace” and pronounced as kah-RIS-ah.

Cassandra

Cassandra means “prophetess” and pronounced as Kah-SAHN-DRah. Cassandra is the name of the tragic mythological Trojan princess who was given the gift of prophecy by Apollo, but was condemned never to be believed.

Cassia

Cassia is a diminutive variation of Cassiane which means “cinnamon”. Pronounced as CASS-ee-a or CASH-a. 

Cassiane

Cassiane means “cinnamon” and pronounced as cass-ee-ah-nee. 

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia means “cassia juice” and pronounced as kass-ee-OH-pee-uh. Cassiopeia, the name of a mythological mother who became a stellar constellation.

Cat

Cat is a diminutive variation of Catherine which means “pure”.

Cate

Cate is a diminutive variation of Catherine which means “pure”. (Similar to Cat.) Pronounced as Key-T.

Catherine

Catherine is a spelling variation of Katherine which means “pure”.

Celena

Celena is a variation of Selena which means “moon goddess”. Pronounced as se-LEE-nah.

Chara

Chara means “joy”. Chara is a star in a constellation that represents hunting dogs, recently named as one of the most likely to host extraterrestrial life.

Charis

Charis means “grace; kindness” and pronounced as HAR-ees (Greek) or KAYR-is (English). Charis is a reference to the mythological Three Graces of womanly charm, this one representing charity.

Charmian

Charmian means “joy” and pronounced as CHAHR-mee-ahn or KAARMiy-aeN.

Charmion

Charmion means “delight” and pronounced as KAHr-mih-yohn or CHAARMiyAHN. 

Chloe

Chloe means “young green shoot”. Chloe appeared in Greek mythology as an alternative name for the goddess of agriculture and fertility, Demeter.

Chloris

Chloris means “pale green” and pronounced approximately as KLAOR-ihS-.

Christina

Christina means “a Christian” and pronounced as kris-TEE-na. Christina became a royal name in Sweden (Greta Garbo played Queen Christina in one of her classic films) and Spain.

Chrysanthe

Chrysanthe is a feminine variation of Chrysanthos which means “golden flower”. Pronounced as krih-sahn-tih or K-RihSAEN-DH-. 

Cinda

Cinda is a diminutive variation of Cynthia or Lucinda, Cynthia means “woman from Kynthos” while Lucinda means “light”. Pronounced as SIN-dah.

Cipriana

Cipriana means “from the Island of Cyprus” and pronounced as CH-iy-PR-AA-Naa- or Siy-PR-AA-Naa-. 

Circe

Circe means “bird” and pronounced as SUR-see or kEEr-kee. Circe, in Greek myth, is the daughter of Helios, the sun. She is a sorceress living on the island of Aeaea, who could turn men into animals with her magic wand.

Clematis

Clematis is a Greek flower name. Pronounced as KLEHM-ah-tis or klah-MAT-is.

Cleopatra

Cleopatra means “glory of the father” and pronounced as kleh-yoh-PAT-rah or klee-o-PAT-rah. Cleopatra is a royal name in ancient Egypt.

Cléopâtre

Cléopâtre is a variation of Cleopatra which means “glory of the father”. 

Cleora

Cleora means “glory” and pronounced as klih-yoh-rah or KLIY-RAH. 

Cliantha

Cliantha means “glory-flower”.

Clio

Clio means “glory” and pronounced as klee-AW or CLEE-o. (Similar to Cleora.) Clio is the name of the ancient Greek mythological muse of history and heroic poetry.

Cora

Cora means “maiden”. In classical mythology, Cora– or Kore– was a euphemistic name of Persephone, goddess of fertility and the underworld. 

Corinna

Corinna is a variation of Cora which means “maiden”. Pronounced as ko-Ri-na.

Corisande

Corisande means “chorus-singer” and pronounced approximately as K-erihSAHND-.

Cosima

Cosima is a feminine variation of Cosmo which means “order, beauty” or “universe”. Pronounced as KO-see-mah.

Cressida

Cressida means “gold” and pronounced as KRESS-i-da. 

Crisanta

Crisanta means “golden flower, chrysanthemum” and pronounced as KRihSAHNTAH. 

Cyane

Cyane means “bright blue enamel” and pronounced as sie-AN or SY-an. Cyane is a mythological Sicilian nymph who lived in a pool.

Cybele

Cybele means “the mother of all gods” and pronounced as SIB-el-ee. Cybele is the name of the Greek goddess of fertility, health, and nature. 

Cynara

Cynara means “thirstily plant” and pronounced as Kayeh-NAA-Raa- or sih-nah-rah. 

Cynthia

Cynthia means “woman from Kynthos” and pronounced as keen-thEE-aa or SIHN-THiy-ah. Cynthia in classical mythology is an epithet for Artemis or Diana.

Cytherea

Cytherea means “from the island of Cythera” and pronounced approximately as KAYEH-THeh-Reh-aa-. Cytherea is a place-name that is the home of Aphrodite.

Damara

Damara means “gentle girl” and pronounced as dah-mah-rah. Damara is the name of an ancient fertility goddess is associated with the month of May.

Damia

Damia means “tamer” and refers to the nature goddess in Greek mythology. Pronounced as D-ahMIY-aa-.

Damiana

Damiana means “tame, domesticated” and pronounced as D-ahMAYAE-N-aa-.

Danaë

Danaë means “thirsty” or “Greeks” and pronounced as DA-NA-EH. Danaë, in Greek mythology, is the daughter of King Acrisius and great-great-granddaughter of Danaus; she became the mother of Perseus by Zeus.

Daphne

Daphne means “laurel tree, bay tree” and pronounced as DA-PNEH (Greek) or DAF-nee (English). Daphne, in Greek mythology, is a nymph who was saved from an over-amorous Apollo by her father, a river god, transforming her into a laurel tree.

Daria

Daria is a feminine variation of Darius which means “kingly” or “possess well”. Pronounced as DAHR-ee-ah or DAR-ya.

Delia

Delia means “born on the island of Delos” and pronounced as DEHL-ya or DEE-lee-ah. Delia’s name is based on that of the Greek island of Delos, which in Greek myth is the home of Apollo and Artemis.

Delta

Delta refers to the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. Pronounced as DEHLTaa-.

Demetria

Demetria is a variation of Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain, agriculture, harvest, growth and nourishment. Pronounced approximately as Deh-MIY-TRiy-aa-.

Demi

Demi means “half” and pronounced as deh-MEE. 

Demostrate

Demostrate means “army of the people” and pronounced as dih-moh-strah-tee. 

Desdemona

Desdemona means “ill-starred” or “unlucky”.

Despina

Despina means “lady” and pronounced as dess-PEE-nah or DESS-pi-na.

Diamanta

Diamanta means “diamond” and pronounced as dah-yah-mahn-tah.

Diandra

Diandra means “twice a man” and pronounced as Diy-AENDRah-.

Diantha

Diantha means “divine flower” and pronounced approximately as Diy-AE-N-THaa. Diantha, in Greek mythology, is a mythological flower of the supreme Greek god Zeus.

Dido

Dido means “queen” and pronounced as DEE-do. Dido, in Roman mythology, is the founder of Carthage.

Dina

Dina means “steadfast; constant” or “vindicated” and pronounced as DEE-nah. 

Dionne

Dionne means “divine” and pronounced as dee-ahn or dhee-AW-nee.

Dora

Dora means “gift” and pronounced as DAWR-ah or DO-ra. 

Dorcas

Dorcas means “doe, gazelle” and pronounced as dhOR-kaas.

Dorinda

Dorinda means “bountiful gift”.

Doris

Doris means “gift of the ocean” and pronounced as DO-ris or DAWR-is.

Dorothea

Dorothea means “gift of God” and pronounced as do-ro-TEH-a or dawr-ah-THEE-ah. (Similar to Matthias and Theodore.)

Dorothy

Dorothy is a variation of Dorothea which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as DAWR-ah-thee or DAWR-thee.

Dree

Dree is a diminutive variation of Andrew which means “strong and manly”.

Effie

Effie means “pleasant speech” and pronounced as EHF-ee.

Effy

Effy is a diminutive variation of Euphemia which means “fair speech”. Pronounced as EHFiy.

Eirene

Eirene is a variation of Irene which means “peace”. Pronounced as EH-REH-NEH (Greek) or ie-REE-nee (English).

Eirini

Eirini is a spelling variation of Eirene which means “peace”. Pronounced as ee-REE-nee (Greek) or –AYRIYNiy (English).

Elara

Elara is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as ee-lah-rah or EL-ah-rah. Elara, in Greek myth, is a lover of Zeus who gave birth to a giant son.

Electa

Electa means “amber” and pronounced as ee-lehk-tah.

Electra

Electra means “shining, bright” and pronounced as i-LEHK-trah.

Elektra

Elektra is a spelling variation of Electra which means “shining, bright”. Pronounced as EH-LEHK-TRA.

Elena

Elena means “bright, shining light” and pronounced as EH-leh-na or ee-LAY-na.

Eleni

Eleni is a spelling variation of Elena which means “bright, shining light”. Pronounced as eh-LEN-nee.

Eleusine

Eleusine is the botanical name of genus of grasses found across Africa and Asia. Pronounced approximately as EL-oo-zeen.

Elexis

Elexis means “defender” and pronounced as ehLEHKSihS or ah-LEK-sis. (Similar to Aminta.)

Eliana

Eliana means “my God has answered” and pronounced as eh-LYA-na or eh-Liy-AEN-aa-.

Eliane

Eliane means “my God has answered” or “sun” and pronounced as EE-lain or ehL-iy-AE-N.

Elidi

Elidi means “gift of the sun” and pronounced approximately as eh-LIY-Diy-.

Eloisia

Eloisia means “healthy; safe” or “forest; wide” and pronounced approximately as ihLOY-SiyAH.

Elpis

Elpis means “hope” and pronounced as EHLPihS. Elpis, in Greek myth, is the personification of hope and was the last spirit to remain in the jar after Pandora unleashed the evils that were in it.

Eos

Eos means “dawn” and pronounced as EH-AWS (Greek) or EE-ahs (English). Eos, in Greek mythology, is the Greek Titan of the dawn.

Epiphany

Epiphany means “manifestation, striking appearance” and pronounced as ihPIHFAHNiy.

Ereni

Ereni means “peaceful”.

Euanthe

Euanthe means “blooming, flowery”. Euanthe, in Greek myth, is the name of the mother of the three Graces or Charites. 

Eudocia

Eudocia means “to seem well” and pronounced approximately as YUW-Duw-Siy-aa-. 

Eudokia

Eudokia is an Ancient Greek variation of Eudocia which means “to seem well”. Pronounced approximately as eh-doh-kih-yah.

Eudora

Eudora means “generous gift” and pronounced as yoo-DAWR-ah. Eudora is the name of five minor goddesses of Greek mythology and was one of the Hyades (a set of sisters transformed into the star cluster that bears their name.)

Eudoxia

Eudoxia means “good repute, good judgement” and pronounced approximately as eh-dohk-sih-yah. 

Eugeneia

Eugeneia is a variation of Eugenia which means “well-born”. 

Eugenia

Eugenia means “well-born” and pronounced as yoo-JEEN-yah.

Eugenie

Eugenie is a variation of Eugenia which means “well-born”. (Similar to Eugeneia.) Pronounced as yoo-JEEN-ee or yoo-ZHAY-nee.

Eulala

Eulala means “sweet-speaking” and pronounced as yoo-LAY-la. 

Eulalia

Eulalia is a variation of Eulala which means “sweet-speaking”. Pronounced as yoo-LAY-lee-ah or ew-LA-lya. Eulalia was the name of the patron saint of Barcelona, where there is a cathedral in her name.

Eumelia

Eumelia means “melody” and pronounced as YUWMEHLiyAH.

Eunice

Eunice means “good victory” and pronounced as YUW-NiyS.

Eunike

Eunike is a spelling variation of Eunice which means “good victory”. Pronounced approximately as ehv-nih-kii or Yuw-NIY-K-.

Euphemia

Euphemia means “fair speech” and pronounced as eh-fih-mih-yah (Greek) or  you-FEM-ee-ah (English).

Euphrasia

Euphrasia means “good cheer” and pronounced approximately as ehs-prah-sih-yah or Yuw-FRAH-ZYaa-. 

Eupraxia

Eupraxia means “good conduct” and pronounced approximately as ehf-prah-sih-yah.

Eurydice

Eurydice means “wide justice” and pronounced as eh-vree-dhEE-kee (Greek) or yu-RID-ih-see (English). Eurydice, in Greek myth, was poisoned by a snake and condemned to the underworld, where her husband, musician Orpheus, tried and failed to bring her back.

Eustacia

Eustacia means “fruitful” and pronounced approximately as Yuw-STEY-SHaa-.

Euthalia

Euthalia means “flower, bloom” and pronounced as eh-tahl-yah.

Euthymia

Euthymia is a feminine variation of Euthymius which means “in good spirits”. Pronounced as eh-tihm-yah.

Eutropia

Eutropia is a feminine variation of Eutropios which means “versatile; good; direction”. Pronounced as eh-troh-pih-yah.

Eutychia

Eutychia is a feminine variation of Eutychius which means “fortunate”.

Evadne

Evadne means “pleasing one” and pronounced as eh-VAD-nee. Evadne, in Greek myth, is the daughter of Poseidon.

Evangeline

Evangeline means “bearer of good news”.

Evanthe

Evanthe means “fair flower” and pronounced as ee-VAHN-thuh.

Evathia

Evathia is a Greek variation of Eve which means “life”. Pronounced approximately as EHVAE-THiyAH.

Fantasia

Fantasia means “imagination”.

Fedora

Fedora is a feminine variation of Theodore which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as FihDAORAH.

Filomena

Filomena means “lover of singing” and pronounced as fee-lo-MEH-na.

Gaia

Gaia means “earth mother” and pronounced as GUY-ah. Gaia is the name of the Greek mythological earth goddess and universal mother.

Gaiana

Gaiana is a variation of Gaia which means “earth mother”. 

Gaiane

Gaiane is a spelling variation of Gaiana which means “earth mother”. Pronounced approximately as jah-yahn.

Galatea

Galatea means “she who is milk-white” and pronounced as gal-ah-TEH-ah. Galatea’s meaning derives from the material from which the mythical sculptor Pygmalion chiseled his ideal woman – she was carved from ivory.

Galene

Galene is a feminine variation of Galenus which means “healer, calm”. Pronounced as ga-lihn.

Hagne

Hagne is a variation of Agnes which means “pure, virginal”. Pronounced as HHAAG-nih or HHAA-JHNiy-. 

Harmonia

Harmonia means “agreement, concord” and pronounced approximately as HHaaRMOWNiy-ah. Harmonia is the Greek goddess of order.

Hebe

Hebe means “youth” and pronounced as HEH-BEH (Greek) or hee-bee (English). Hebe is the name of the Greek goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera.

Hecuba

There is no specific meaning for Hecuba. Pronounced as HHEHKYuw-Baa-. Hecuba, in Greek myth, is the name of the wife of Priam of Troy.

Helen

Helen means “bright, shining light” and pronounced as ell-EN-ee (Greek) or HHEHL-ahN (English). (Similar to Elena.) Helen, in Greek myth, is the daughter of Leda and Zeus, who came to her mother in the form of a swan. 

Helena

Helena is a variation of Helen which means “bright, shining light”. 

Helene

Helene is an Ancient Greek variation of Helen which means “bright, shining light”. Pronounced as HEH-LEH-NEH.

Helia

Helia is a feminine variation of Helios which means “sun”. Pronounced as eh-li-ah (Greek) or HHEHLYAH (English).

Hera

Hera means “protector; hero” and pronounced as HEH-RA (Greek) or HEHR-ah (English). Hera, in Greek myth, is the queen of the gods, the sister and wife of Zeus. 

Herais

Herais is an Ancient Greek variation of Hera which means “protector; hero”.

Hermia

Hermia means “messenger” and pronounced as HH-erMIYaa-.

Hermione

Hermione means “messenger, earthly” and pronounced as HEHR-MEE-O-NEH (Greek) or her-MY-o-nee (English). Hermione, in Greek myth, is the daughter of Spartan King Menelaus and his wife Helen. 

Heroidias

Heroidias is an Ancient Greek variation of Herodias which means “song of the hero”. 

Hestia

Hestia means “hearth, fireside” and pronounced as HEHS-TEE-A (Greek) or HEHS-tee-ah (English). Hestia is the name of the Greek goddess of the hearth, home and chastity. 

Hyacinth

Hyacinth is a flower name and pronounced as HHAY-ah-SihN-TH. Hyacinthus, in Greek myth, is a Spartan youth who was accidentally killed by Apollo, from whose blood sprang a beautiful and fragrant flower.

Hyacinthe

Hyacinthe is a spelling variation of Hyacinth which is a flower name.

Hyacynthe

Hyacynthe is a spelling variation of Hyacinth which is a flower name. (Similar to Hyacinthe.)

Hypatia

Hypatia means “highest, supreme” and pronounced approximately as ih-pah-tih-yah.

Ianthe

Ianthe means “purple flower” and pronounced as ee-AN-the or YAE-N-THeh-. Ianthe, in Greek myth, is the daughter of Oceanus, supreme ruler of the sea, and also a Cretan woman so beautiful that when she died the Gods made purple flowers grow around her grave.

Ilena

Ilena is a variation of Helen which means “bright, shining light”. Pronounced as ill-AY-nuh. 

Ilene

Ilene is a spelling variation of Ilena which means “bright, shining light”. Pronounced as eye-leen.

Iliana

Iliana means “from Ilium or Troy” and pronounced as ill-ee-AH-na. 

Ino

Ino is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as EE-no. Ino raised her nephew, Dionysus (son of Semele and Zeus), provoking the wrath of Hera. In desperation Ino threw herself into the sea and was thereafter venerated as Leucothea (The White Goddess). 

Io

Io is a Greek mythology name and pronounced as ee-o or eye-o. Io was raped by Zeus and she escaped from him by changing herself into a cow.

Ioanna

Ioanna means “God is gracious” and pronounced as ee-oh-ah-nah.

Iola

Iola means “violet” and pronounced as i-oh-lah. 

Iolanda

Iolanda means “violet flower” and pronounced as iy-ow-LAE-ND-ah or Yow-LAE-ND-ah.

Iolande

Iolande is a spelling variation of Iolanda which means “violet flower”. Pronounced approximately as iyowLAANDiy.

Iolanthe

Iolanthe is a variation of Iolanda which means “violet flower”. Pronounced as yo-lan-thuh.

Ione

Ione means “violet” and pronounced as eye-OH-nee or ee-OH-nee. (Similar to Iola.) Ione, in Greek myth, is one of the fifty sea nymphs.

Ionia

Ionia is a Greek place-name and pronounced as eye-own-ee-uh.

Ionna

Ionna is a spelling variation of Ioanna which means “God is gracious”. 

Iphigenia

Iphigenia means “of royal birth” and pronounced as if-i-JEN-ee-uh. Iphigenia, in Greek myth, was sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon.

Irene

Irene means “peace” and pronounced as ee-rEEN-ee (Greek) or AY-RiyN (English). Irene, in Greek myth, is the name of the Greek goddess of peace. 

Irina

Irina is a variation of Irene which means “peace”. Pronounced as ee-ree-nah. (Similar to Eirene.) Irina is a Russian ballet-inflected classic, one of the Three Sisters in the Chekhov play.

Iris

Iris means “rainbow” and pronounced as EE-rees (Greek) or IE-ris (English). Iris, in Greek myth, is the goddess of the rainbow, a messenger for Zeus and Hera who rode the rainbow as a multicolored bridge from heaven to earth.

Isadora

Isadora is a spelling variation of Isidora which means “gift of Isis”. 

Isaura

Isaura means “from Isauria” and pronounced as iy-S-AWWRaa-. 

Isidora

Isidora is a spelling variation of Isidore which means “gift of Isis”.  Pronounced as ee-see-DHO-ra.

Ismene

Ismene means “knowledgeable” and pronounced as EEZ-MEH-NEH (Greek) or is-MEE-nee (English). Ismene, in Greek myth, is the sister of Antigone and daughter of Oedipus.

Jocasta

Jocasta means “cheerful” and pronounced as jo-KAS-tah. Jocasta, in Greek myth, is the mother of Oedipus, King of Thebes, whom she married.

Jolán

Jolán means “violet blossom” and pronounced approximately as YOWLae-N. 

Junia

Junia means “born in June” and pronounced as joo-ni-yah.

Justina

Justina is a feminine variation of Justin which means “fair, righteous”.

Kacia

Kacia means “thorny” and pronounced as KAY-sha.

Kalliope

Kalliope is a spelling variation of Calliope which means “beautiful voice”. Pronounced as KAL-LEE-O-PEH.

Kallista

Kallista is a variation of Calista which means “most beautiful”. Pronounced as Kaa-LIHS-Taa-.

Kallisto

Kallisto is a spelling variation of Kallista which means “most beautiful”. Pronounced as Kah-lihs-toh.

Kallistrate

Kallistrate means “beautiful army” and pronounced as kah-lihs-trah-teh. 

Karissa

Karissa is a spelling variation of Carissa which means “grace”. 

Kasiani

Kasiani is a variation of Cassiane which means “cinnamon”. Pronounced as kass-ee-ah-nee. The Hymn of Kasiani, traditionally sung on Tuesday of Easter Week in the Greek Orthodox Church, is associated with fallen women.

Kassandra

Kassandra is a spelling variation of Cassandra which means “prophetess”. Pronounced as KAS-SAN-DRA.

Kassia

Kassia is a spelling variation of Cassia which means “cinnamon”. Pronounced as KAS-ee-ah or KA-shah.

Kassiani

Kassiani is a spelling variation of Kasiani which means “cinnamon”. Pronounced as kass-ee-ah-nee.

Katerina

Katerina is a Greek variation of Katherine which means “pure”.

Katharine

Katharine is a spelling variation of Katherine which means “pure”.

Katherine

Katherine means “pure” and pronounced as KATH-ah-rin or KATH-rin. 

Katie

Katie is a diminutive variation of Katherine which means “pure”. Pronounced as KAY-tee.

Khloe

Khloe is a spelling variation of Chloe which means “young green shoot”. Pronounced as KLO-ee.

Kleopatra

Kleopatra is a spelling variation of Cleopatra which means “glory of the father”. Pronounced as KLiy-owPAE-TRah.

Korinna

Korinna is an Ancient Greek variation of Corinna which means “maiden”.

Kosma

Kosma means “order, universe” and pronounced as KAWS-mah.

Kosta

Kosta is a diminutive variation of Kostantina which means “steadfastness”. 

Kostantina

Kostantina is a Greek variation of Constance which means “steadfastness”. Pronounced as kawn-staan-dEEN-aa.

Kristiana

Kristiana means “Christian, anointed” and pronounced as krris-tee-YAHN-ah.

Kynthia

Kynthia is a spelling variation of Cynthia which means “woman from Kynthos”. Pronounced as keen-thEE-aa or KIY-N-DHiy-aa-.

Lalage

Lalage means “to chatter” and pronounced as la-la-zhay. 

Lamia

Lamia means “gullet” and pronounced as LAA-Miy-aa- or LAA-MYaa-. Lamia is the name of a mythological fiend who seduced young men and then ate them.

Larisa

Larisa means “citadel” and pronounced as lah-RIS-ah. Larisa is a version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa.

Larissa

Larissa is a spelling variation of Larisa which means “citadel”. Larissa, in Greek myth, is a nymph who is a daughter of Pegasus and loved by Mercury. In 1991, her name was given to a moon of Neptune, in honor of the nymph.

Leda

Leda means “happy” and pronounced as LEH-DA (Greek) or lee-dah (English). In classical Greek myth, Leda is a great beauty who mothered another great beauty, Helen of Troy. 

Lenore

Lenore means “bright one; shining one” or “mercy; pity”. 

Leora

Leora means “light” and pronounced approximately as Liy-AOR-aa-.

Letha

Letha means “forgetfulness” and pronounced as LEHTHAH. Letha is taken from Lethe, the mythological River of Oblivion.

Lethe

Lethe means “oblivion” and pronounced as Lee-thee. Lethe, in Greek myth, is the name of one of the five rivers in the underworld. Lethe is also the name of the Greek spirit of forgetfulness and oblivion.

Lexia

Lexia is a diminutive variation of Alexia which means “defending men”. Pronounced as LEHK-see-ah.

Libra

Libra means “scales, balance” and pronounced as LEE-brah.

Lici

Lici is a Greek variation of Alice which means “noble”. Pronounced approximately as LIYCHiy.

Ligeia

Ligeia means “clear-voiced, shrill, whistling” and pronounced approximately as lih-geh-yah. Ligeia, in Greek myth, is the name of one of the Sirens.

Liliah

Liliah means “lily” and pronounced as lee-lee-yah.

Lilika

Lilika means “lily” and pronounced as LIHLihKAH. (Similar to Liliah.) 

Lilis

Lilis means “lily, a flower” and pronounced as lih-lihs or LAYLAHS.

Lois

Lois means “most desirable” and pronounced as lAW-ees. Lois is a New Testament name of Greek origin, she was converted by Paul and was the grandmother of Timothy, who became one of Paul’s disciples.

Lotus

Lotus means “lotus flower” and pronounced as LO-tahs or LO-tuws. In ancient Greece, the lotus was a legendary plant, whose fruit was eaten by the mythical lotus eaters, causing them to go into a state of hypnotic forgetfulness. 

Lydia

Lydia means “woman from Lydia” and pronounced as LID-ee-ah or LUY-dya.

Lyra

Lyra means “lyre” and pronounced as LIE-rah. Lyra is a constellation name taken from the lyre of Orpheus.

Lysandra

Lysandra means “liberator of men” and pronounced as lih-sahn-drah or Lay-SAENDRah-.

Lysistrata

Lysistrata is a spelling variation of Lysistrate which means “army destroyer”. Pronounced as lih-sihs-trah-teh or Lay-SIHSTRah-Taa-.

Lysistrate

Lysistrate means “army destroyer”. 

Magdalen

Magdalen means “woman from Magdala” or “high tower” and pronounced as mag-duh–lee-nee or mag-duh-leen.

Magdalena

Magdalena means “from Magdala” and pronounced as mag-da-LEH-na or mag-dah-LAY-nah.

Mago

Mago means “pearl” and pronounced as MA-go or MAY-go.

Mahail

Mahail is a Greek variation of Michaela which means “who is like God?”.

Mahaila

Mahaila is a spelling variation of Mahail which means “who is like God?”.

Mahalia

Mahalia means “tenderness, affection” and pronounced as Maa-HHAA-Liy-aa-.

Maia

Maia means “mother” and pronounced as MY-ah (Greek) or MAY-ah (English). Maia, in Greek legend, is the fair-haired daughter of Atlas who mothered Zeus’s favorite illegitimate son, Hermes.

Malina

Malina means “raspberry” and pronounced as Maa-LIY-Naa-.

Malva

Malva means “slender, delicate” and pronounced as MAALVAH.

Margalo

Margalo is a variation of Margaret which means “pearl”. Pronounced as MAHR-gah-lo.

Margaret

Margaret means “pearl”. (Similar to Mago.) Margaret has been one of the most Christian and royal of female names—attached to the patron saint of women in childbirth and to various queens and princesses. 

Maryam

Maryam is a Greek variation of either Mary or Miriam. Mary means “bitter” while Miriam means “wished-for child”. Pronounced as MAR-yam.

Maya

Maya means “water” and pronounced as MY-ah. Maya, in Greek myth, is the legendary Greek mother of Hermes by Zeus. 

Medea

Medea means “middle” and pronounced as mEE-dhee-aa. Medea is a mythological princess who killed her kids.

Medora

Medora means “mother’s gift” and pronounced as mEE-dho-rah or mah-DAWR-ah. 

Meg

Meg is a diminutive variation of Margaret which means “pearl”. Pronounced as MEHG.

Melania

Melania means “black” and pronounced as meh-LAH-nyah.

Melanie

Melanie means “black, dark” and pronounced as MEH-la-nee. Melanie was the name of two Roman saints of the fifth century.

Melantha

Melantha means “dark flower” and pronounced as meh-lahn-thah or mah-LAN-thah.

Melany

Melany is a variation of Melanie which means “black, dark”. Pronounced as MEHL-ah-nee.

Melia

Melia means “work”. There are several figures in Greek myth named Melia, most notably a daughter of Oceanus.

Melina

Melina means “little honey” and pronounced as mel-EE-nah. 

Melissa

Melissa means “honeybee” and pronounced as MEH-LEES-SA. Melissa, in Greek myth, is the name of a nymph that cared for young Zeus. 

Melita

Melita means “honey” and pronounced as meh-lee-tah.

Melitta

Melitta means “bee; honey” and pronounced as me-LI-ta. 

Melody

Melody means “song” and pronounced as MEH-LowDiy- or MEHL-ah-dee.

Melora

Melora means “golden apple” and pronounced as meh-LOH-rah.

Menodora

Menodora means “moon; gift of Mene” and pronounced as MEHNOWDAORAH. Menodora was the name of a 4th-century saint who was martyred with her sisters, Metrodora and Nymphodora.

Metrodora

Metrodora means “mother; gift of the city” and pronounced as meh-troh-doh-rah. Metrodora was the name of a 4th-century saint and martyr who was killed with her sisters, Menodora and Nymphodora.

Muse

Muse is a Greek mythology name and pronounced approximately as mOO-seh or MEWZ. The Muses, in Greek myth, are the goddesses who inspire the creation of literature and the arts.

Mya

Mya is a variation of Maya which means “water”. Pronounced as MAYaa-.

Myra

Myra means “sweet-smelling oil” and pronounced as MY-rah. Myra was invented in the seventeenth century by a poet called Fulke Greville.

Myrrine

Myrrine means “myrrh” and pronounced as mih-rihn. 

Myrtle

Myrtle is derived from the plant name of the garden shrub, an ancient Greek symbol of victory. Pronounced as M-ERTL or MUR-tahl.

Nani

Nani is a Greek variation of Nancy which means “grace”.

Narcissa

Narcissa is a feminine variation of Narcissus which means “daffodil” or “numbness; sleep”. Pronounced approximately as NaHR-SIHS-ah.

Narda

Narda means “fragrant” and pronounced as NAARDAH.

Natasa

Natasa is a diminutive variation of Anastasia which means “resurrection”. Pronounced as naa-tAA-saa or NAHTAESAH.

Nemea

Nemea is a Greek place-name and pronounced as neh-mEH-aa. Nemea is the name of a famous valley in ancient Greece, with ties to the historic Nemean Games.

Neola

Neola means “the young one” and pronounced as nee-OH-la or NiyAALAH.

Nerida

Nerida means “sea nymph, mermaid” and pronounced as neh-ree-dah.

Nerine

Nerine is a female variation of Nereus which means “sea nymph”. Pronounced as neh-rihn or NEHRiyN.

Nerissa

Nerissa means “from the sea” and pronounced as Neh-RIHS-aa-. (Similar to Pelagios.)

Nickelle

Nickelle is a feminine variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as nihk-ehl.

Nicole

Nicole is a spelling variation of Nicola which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as ni-KOL.

Nicolina

Nicolina is a feminine variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. (Similar to Nickelle.) Pronounced as nee-ko-LEE-na.

Nicoline

Nicoline is a spelling variation of Nicolina which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as nee-ko-LEEN.

Nidia

Nidia means “she possesses sweetness and grace” and pronounced as NIHDiyAH.

Nikoleta

Nikoleta is a variation of Nicole which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as nee-kaw-lEH-taa.

Nikolia

Nikolia is a variation of Nicole which means “people of victory”. (Similar to Nikoleta.) Pronounced approximately as NIHKOWLiyAH.

Niobe

Niobe means “fern” and pronounced as NEE-O-BEH (Greek) or NIE-o-bee (English). Niobe, in Greek myth, is a boastful queen of Thebes, whose children was slayed by Artemis and Apollo because of her arrogance. 

Nitsa

Nitsa is a variation of Irene which means “peace”. (Similar to Eirene and Irina.) Pronounced as NIHTSAH.

Nymphodora

Nymphodora means “bride; nymph; gift”. Nymphodora was the name of a 4th-century saint who was martyred with her sisters Menodora and Metrodora.

Nyssa

Nyssa means “goal” and pronounced as NIH-sa.

Nyx

Nyx means “night” and pronounced as NUYKS (Greek) or NIKS (English). Nyx, in Greek myth, is a powerful goddess and the embodiment of the night.

Obelia

Obelia means “needle” and pronounced as ow-BIY-LYaa.

Oceana

Oceana means “ocean” and pronounced as o-shee-AN-ah. 

Olympia

Olympia is a feminine variation of Olympos which means “from Mount Olympus”. Pronounced as owLIYIY-MPiy-aa-.

Olympias

Olympias is a variation of Olympia which means “from Mount Olympus”. Pronounced as owLIHMPiyAHS or o-lim-bos. Olympias was the name of the mother of Alexander the Great.

Ophelia

Ophelia means “help” and pronounced as owFIY-Liy-aa-.

Orphea

Orphea is a feminine variation of Orpheus, the charming musician of Greek myth who descended to the underworld. Pronounced approximately as AORF-IYAH.

Pallas

Pallas means “wisdom” and is a Greek mythology name. Pronounced as PAL-LAS.

Pandora

Pandora means “all gifted” and pronounced as PAN-DAW-RA. Pandora is the mythological first woman on earth whose curiosity caused her to lift a forbidden box and inadvertently unleash all the evils of the world. 

Panthea

Panthea means “all the gods” and pronounced approximately as  Pae-N-DHIY-aa-.

Parmenia

Parmenia means “studious” and pronounced approximately as PAARMIYNiyAH.

Parthenia

Parthenia means “chaste maiden” and pronounced as Paar-thEHn-yah or PaeR-THIY-Niy-ah.

Peg

Peg is a diminutive variation of Peggy which means “pearl”. Pronounced as PEHG.

Peggy

Peggy is a diminutive variation of Margaret which means “pearl”. (Similar to Meg.) Pronounced as PEHG-ee.

Pelagia

Pelagia means “the sea” and pronounced as peh-lah-gih-yah or Peh-LAAG-Yaa. Pelagia was the name of several early saints, including Pelagia the Penitent, the patron saint of actresses.

Penelope

Penelope means “weaver” and pronounced as PEH-NEH-LO-PEH (Greek) or pah-NEHL-ah-pee (English).

Penthia

Penthia means “flower” or “fifth born” and pronounced approximately as PehN-DHIY-aa-.

Perrine

Perrine means “pear tree” or “rock; stone” and pronounced as Peh-RIY-N. 

Persephone

Persephone means “bringer of death” and pronounced as PEHR-SEH-PO-NEH (Greek) or pahr-SEHF-ah-nee (English). Persephone, in Greek myth, was kidnapped by Hades to be Queen of the Underworld.

Persis

Persis means “Persian woman” and pronounced as pEHr-sees or P-ERSihS.

Pesha

Pesha means “passover” or “of easter” and pronounced as PEH-SHaa-. 

Peta

Peta means “golden eagle, or rock, stone” and pronounced as pEH-taa or PIY-Taa-.

Petal

Petal is a flower name and pronounced as PEHT-ahL. Petal is a part of a flower’s blossom.

Petra

Petra is a feminine variation of Peter which means “rock”. Pronounced as PEHT-Rah.

Petrina

Petrina is a variation of Petra which means “rock”. Pronounced as PehTRIYNAH.

Petronella

Petronella is a variation of Petra which means “rock”. (Similar to Petrina.) Pronounced as PehTRow-NEHL-aa-.

Petronelle

Petronelle is a spelling variation of Petronella which means “rock”. Pronounced approximately as PEHT-ROW-NEH-LEH or PEHTRowNEHL-.

Phaedra

Phaedra means “bright” and pronounced as FAY-drah (Greek) or FEHD-rah (English). Phaedra, in Greek mythology, is the daughter of King Minos, sister of Ariadne and wife of Theseus.

Phedora

Phedora means “supreme gift” and pronounced approximately as F-IYDAORAH. 

Pheobe

Pheobe is a spelling variation of Phoebe which means “radiant, shining one”. Pronounced as fEE-vee (Greek) or FEE-bee (English).

Pherenike

Pherenike is an Ancient Greek variation of Berenice which means “she who brings victory”. Pronounced as fe-reh-nee-keh.

Phila

Phila means “love” and pronounced as F-ihLAH. (Similar to Agape.)

Phile

Phile is a feminine variation of Philo which means “loving”.

Philippa

Philippa is a feminine variation of Philip which means “lover of horses”. Pronounced as Fih-LIHP-pah.

Philomela

Philomela means “lover of songs” and pronounced as FIY-LowMEH-Laa-. Philomela is the name of a mythological Athenian princess who was transformed into a nightingale.

Philomena

Philomena means “lover of strength” and pronounced as fil-o-mee-nah or FihL-ah-MIYN-ah. 

Phoebe

Phoebe means “radiant, shining one” and pronounced as fEE-vee (Greek) or FEE-bee (English). Phoebe, in Greek myth, is the by-name of Artemis, goddess of the moon and of hunting.

Phoibe

Phoibe is a spelling variation of Phoebe which means “radiant, shining one”. Pronounced as POI-BEH.

Photina

Photina is a spelling variation of Photine which means “light”. Pronounced approximately as F-AATIYNAH.

Photine

Photine means “light” and pronounced as foh-tih-nih or F-AATIYN-. (Similar to Loukianos and Photios.)

Phyllida

Phyllida is a variation of Phyllis which means “green bough”. Pronounced as fil-i-dah or Fih-LAY-D-ah.

Phyllis

Phyllis means “green bough” and pronounced as FIHL-ihS. Phyllis, in Greek myth, is the name of a woman who was turned into an almond tree.

Pinelopi

Pinelopi is a spelling variation of Penelope which means “weaver”. Pronounced as Pih-neh-loh-pee or PihNEHLAHPiy.

Pipitsa

Pipitsa is a variation of Penelope which means “weaver”. Pronounced as PIHPIHTSAH.

Popi

Popi is diminutive variation of Pinelopi which means “weaver”. Pronounced as POH-pee.

Psyche

Psyche means “breath” and pronounced as PSUY-KEH (Greek) or SIE-kee (English). Psyche, in Greek myth, is the name of the mortal girl loved by Eros who eventually became the goddess of the soul.

Ptolemais

Ptolemais is a feminine variation of Ptolemy which means “aggressive, warlike”. Pronounced approximately as toh-leh-mehs.

Raemonia

Raemonia is a Greek variation of Raymonda which means “wise protector”.

Rena

Rena means “joyous melody” and pronounced as rEN-aa or ree-na. 

Reta

Reta means “shaken” and pronounced as ree-tah.

Reveka

Reveka is a Greek variation of Rebecca which means “servant of God”. Pronounced as re-VE-kah or RihVihKAH.

Rhea

Rhea means “a flowing stream” and pronounced as REH-A (Greek) or REE-ah (English). Rhea is the old-style name of the Greek mythological earth mother of all the gods.

Rheta

Rheta means “eloquent speaker” and pronounced as RIY-Taa- or reh-tah.

Rheya

Rheya is a spelling variation of Rhea which means “a flowing stream”. Pronounced as R-EYAH.

Rhoda

Rhoda means “rose; a woman from Rhodes” and pronounced as ROW-Dah.

Rhode

Rhode is a spelling variation of Rhoda which means “rose; a woman from Rhodes”. Pronounced as ROW-DEE (Greek) or ROWD (English). Rhode, in Greek myth, is the oldest daughter of Oceanus and wife of Helios.

Roxana

Roxana means “bright” or “dawn” and pronounced as RowK-SAAN-aa or rahk-SAN-ah. Roxana was the name of Alexander the Great’s first wife, a daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes.

Roxane

Roxane is a Greek variation of Roxanne which means “dawn”. Pronounced as RAWK-SAN.

Sapphira

Sapphira means “sapphire” and pronounced as sah-FIE-rah.

Sappho

Sappho is a diminutive variation of Sapphira which means “sapphire”. Pronounced as SAP-PAW (Greek) or SA-fo (English).

Selene

Selene means “moon goddess” and pronounced as SEH-LEH-NEH (Greek) or si-LEE-nee (English). Selene is the Greek goddess of the moon, sister of Helios the sun god. Selene is also sometimes called Cynthia and Phoebe.

Selia

Selia is a variation of Selene which means “moon goddess”. Pronounced as SEL-ia or SEHLiyAH.

Sibley

Sibley is a variation of Sibyl which means “seer, oracle”. Pronounced as SIHBLiy.

Sibyl

Sibyl means “seer, oracle” and pronounced as see-vEEl-lehs (Greek) or SIHB-ahL (English).

Sirena

Sirena means “enchanter” and pronounced as S-erIY-N-aa- or sah-REEN-ah. Sirena refers to the mythological sirens who virtually sang men to death. 

Sofi

Sofi means “wisdom, skill” and pronounced as soh-fee.

Sofia

Sofia means “wisdom” and pronounced as saw-FEE-a. Sofia was the name of a Greek saint and queens of Russia and Spain.

Sophia

Sophia is a variation of Sofia which means “wisdom”. Pronounced as so-FEE-ah.

Sophie

Sophie is a spelling variation of Sophia which means “wisdom”. Pronounced as SOH-fee.

Sophoon

Sophoon is a variation of Sophia which means “wisdom”. Pronounced approximately as SAAF-UW-N.

Sophronia

Sophronia means “sensible, prudent” and pronounced approximately as SowFROWNiy-aa-.

Sostrate

Sostrate means “safe army” and pronounced as sos-trah-teh.

Stasia

Stasia is a diminutive variation of Anastasia which means “resurrection”. (Similar to Natasa.) Pronounced as STEY-SHaa.

Stavra

Stavra is a feminine variation of Stavros which means “cross”.

Stefania

Stefania is a variation of Stephanie which means “garland, crown”. Pronounced as steh-FAN-ya.

Stephanie

Stephanie is a feminine variation of Stephen which means “garland, crown”. Pronounced as steh-fuh-nee or STEHF-ah-nee.

Sybella

Sybella is a variation of Sybil which means “seer, oracle”. Pronounced as Siy-BEHL-aa-.

Sybil

Sybil is a spelling variation of Sibyl which means “seer, oracle”. Pronounced as SIHB-ahL.

Syntyche

Syntyche means “common fate” and pronounced as SIN-tah-kee.

Tana

Tana means “fire or star goddess” and pronounced as TAA-Naa-. Tana is an Ethiopian place-name and a diminutive for several Slavic names.

Tancy

Tancy means “immortal” and pronounced as TAENSiy.

Tansy

Tansy means “immortality” and is a flower name. Pronounced as TAENSiy- or TAN-zee. Tansy is a perennial herbaceous plant of the aster family that has clusters of small bright yellow blossoms. It was cultivated by the ancients for medicinal purpose.

Tasia

Tasia is a diminutive variation of Anastasia which means “resurrection”. (Similar to Natasa and Stasia.)

Tasoula

Tasoula is a variation of Anastasia which means “resurrection”. Pronounced approximately as TAHS-UWLAH. 

Tassia

Tassia is a diminutive variation of Tasoula which means “resurrection”. Pronounced as tah-SEE-yah.

Tempe

Tempe is a Greek place-name and pronounced as TEM-pee. The Vale of Tempe is an important place in Greek mythology as well as a real place in Greece. The ancient poets wrote of it as the halcyon dwelling of Apollo and the Muses.

Tessa

Tessa is a diminutive variation of Theresa which means “to reap, to gather”. Pronounced as TEHS-ah.

Thais

Thais means “bandage” and pronounced as THAI-ees. Thais was the name of a paramour of Alexander the Great and the heroine of a Jules Massenet opera based on the life of a fourth century Egyptian saint.

Thalassa

Thalassa means “the sea” and pronounced as THA-lah-sah. (Similar to Pelagia.) Thalassa is the ancient personification of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean, who is sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite.

Thalia

Thalia means “to flourish” and pronounced as TAAL-yaa (Greek) or THAH-lee-ah (English). Thalia was one of the Three Graces in Greek mythology, and also the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry.

Thea

Thea is a spelling variation of Theia which means “goddess, godly”. Pronounced as TEH-a or THEE-ah.

Theia

Theia means “goddess, godly” and pronounced as thei-yah. Theia, in Greek myth, is the Titan of sight and the shining light of the clear blue sky.

Thekla

Thekla means “fame of God” and pronounced as -THEHKLaa-. Thekla was the first virgin martyr.

Themis

Themis means “law of nature, divine law” and pronounced as TEH-MEES (Greek) or THEE-mis (English). Themis, in Greek myth, is the name of the Titan — one of the Elder Gods (or in this case Goddesses) — of Justice and Order, usually depicted blindfolded and holding the scales of justice.

Theodora

Theodora is a feminine variation of Theodore which means “gift of God”. (Similar to Fedora.) Pronounced as -THiy-ah-DOWR-ah. Theodora was a common name in the Byzantine Empire, several empresses borne the name.

Theodosia

Theodosia means “giving to God” and pronounced as TEH-O-DO-SEE-A (Greek) or thee-ah-DO-shah (English).

Theokleia

Theokleia is an Ancient Greek variation of Thekla which means “fame of God”. Pronounced as teh-oh-klih-yah.

Theone

Theone means “godly” and pronounced as Thee-oh-nee.

Theophania

Theophania is a feminine variation of Theophanes which means “manifestation of God”. Pronounced as teh-yoh-fah-nee-yah.

Theophila

Theophila is a feminine variation of Theophilus which means “friend of God”. Pronounced as teh-yoh-fih-lah.

Theora

Theora means “a thinker or watcher” and pronounced approximately as THIYerAH. 

Theresa

Theresa means “to harvest” and pronounced as teh-ree-sah or tah-REE-sah. The name of the patron saint of missionaries, Mother Theresa.

Thesally

Thesally is an ancient Greek-place and pronounced as THESS-ah-lee. Thessaly is the name of an area of Greece, known for being near Mount Olympus.

Thetis

Thetis means “dogmatic” and pronounced as THEH-tiss. Thetis is the name of the mythological mother of Achilles.

Thisbe

Thisbe means “where the dove lives” and pronounced approximately as -THIHSBiy. Thisbe, in Greek myth, is the lover of Pyramus in ancient Babylon where they were kept apart by family rivalry, which was the inspiration for Romeo and Juliet.

Tiffany

Tiffany means “God’s appearance” and pronounced as TIF-ah-nee.

Timothea

Timothea is a feminine variation of Timothy which means “honoring God”. Pronounced as tih-moh-teh-yah.

Tina

Tina is a diminutive variation of Christina which means “a Christian”. Pronounced as TEE-na.

Titania

Titania means “giant, great one” and pronounced as tit-TAHN-ya. 

Topaz

Topaz is a gem name and pronounced as TO-paz. 

Toula

Toula means “light” and pronounced as TOO-lah. (Similar to Leora.)

Tryphaina

Tryphaina is a Greek variation of Tryphena which means “softness, delicacy”. Pronounced approximately as trih-fih-nah.

Tryphosa

Tryphosa is a feminine variation of Tryphon which means “softness, delicacy”. Pronounced as trih-foh-sah.

Typhaine

Typhaine means “epiphany” and pronounced as ti-FAIN. 

Téa

Téa is a diminutive variation of Dorothea which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as TAY-a.

Urania

Urania means “heavenly” and pronounced as Yuh-REY-Niy-ah. Urania, in Greek myth, is the name of one of the Greek Muses.

Ursa

Ursa means “little female bear” and pronounced approximately as ER-Saa- or UH-RSaa-.

Varya

Varya means “foreign woman” and pronounced as var-yah or VEHRAYAH.

Vasilia

Vasilia is a feminine variation of Vasili which means “royal, kingly”. Pronounced as va-see-LEE-aa.

Vasiliki

Vasiliki is a variation of Basilia which means “regal”. Pronounced as vah-see-lih-kih.

Venedicta

Venedicta is a Greek variation of Benedicta which means “blessed”. Pronounced as veh-neh-dik-tah.

Vernada

Vernada is a Greek variation of Bernarda which means “brave as a bear”.

Vernamina

Vernamina is a Greek variation of Benjamina which means “daughter of the right hand”.

Veronike

Veronike is a Greek variation of Veronica which means  “she who brings victory; true image”. Pronounced as veh-ro-NEE-keh.

Veronique

Veronique means “true image” and pronounced approximately as VEHRaaNIYK. 

Violante

Violante means “purple flower” and pronounced approximately as ViyowLAANTiy. (Similar to Ianthe.)

Xanthe

Xanthe means “golden, yellow” and pronounced as ZAN-thee. 

Xanthipe

Xanthipe is a feminine variation of Xanthippos which means “yellow horse”. Pronounced as zan-TIP-ee. 

Xanthippe

Xanthippe is a spelling variation of Xanthipe which means “yellow horse”. Xanthippe was the name of the wife of Socrates. 

Xantho

Xantho means “golden-haired one” and pronounced as ZAN-tho. Xantho is the name of a Greek mythology sea nymph.

Xena

Xena means “guest” and pronounced as ZEE-na.

Xenia

Xenia means “hospitable, welcoming” and pronounced as ZEEN-ee-ah or SHEN-yah.

Xeno

Xeno is a feminine variation of Xenon which means “foreigner, guest”. Pronounced as Zee-N-oh. 

Xenobia

Xenobia means “of Zeus” and pronounced as zen-O-bee-a. (Similar to Zenon.)

Yalena

Yalena is a variation of Helena which means “bright, shining light”. Pronounced approximately as YEYLihNAH.

Yannia

Yannia is a Greek variation of Joanna which means “God is gracious”. 

Yolanda

Yolanda is a spelling variation of Iolanda which means “violet flower”. (Similar to Iolande.) Pronounced as Yow-LAAN-Dah.

Zelena

Zelena is a variation of Selene which means “moon goddess”. Pronounced as ZihLihNAH.

Zelenia

Zelenia is a spelling variation of Zelena which means “moon goddess”. Pronounced approximately as zeh-lihn-yah.

Zena

Zena is a spelling variation of Xena which means “guest”. Pronounced as zee-nuh.

Zenaida

Zenaida means “the life of Zeus” and pronounced as zay-NAY-dah. 

Zenais

Zenais is an Ancient Greek variation of Zenaida which means “the life of Zeus”. 

Zenobia

Zenobia means “force of Zeus” and pronounced as ZDEH-NO-BEE-A (Greek) or zah-NO-bee-ah (English). Zenobia was the name of the intriguing third century Queen of Palmyra who for a time ruled the eastern Roman Empire.

Zephyra

Zephyra is a variation of Zephyr which means “west wind”. Pronounced as ZEHF-ih-R-aa-.

Zephyrine

Zephyrine is a variation of Zephyr which means “west wind”. (Similar to Zephyra.) Pronounced as ZEF-reen or ZEF-ah-rin.

Zeta

Zeta refers to the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. Pronounced as ZEY-Taa-.

Zita

Zita means “little girl; seeker” and pronounced as ZIY-Taa-. Zita was the name of a thirteenth-century Tuscan saint, patron of homemakers.

Zoe

Zoe means “life” and pronounced as zo-ei (Greek) or ZOH-ee (English). 

Zoei

Zoei is a variation of Zoe which means “life”. Pronounced as Zo-ee.

Zoey

Zoey is a spelling variation of Zoei which means “life”. Pronounced as ZOWiy-.

Zoie

Zoie is a spelling variation of Zoe which means “life”. Pronounced as ZOWiy-.

Zoila

Zoila is a variation of Zoe which means “life”. (Similar to Zoei.) Pronounced approximately as ZOW-LAA.

Zosime

Zosime is a feminine variation of Zosimus which means “viable” or “likely to survive”. Pronounced as zoh-sih-mih.

Zosma

Zosma means “girdle”.

Gender Neutral Greek Names

Aimilios

Aimilios means “strength” and pronounced as eh-mEE-lee-aws. (Similar to Alkaios.)

Alex

Alex is a diminutive variation of either Alexander or Alexis. Pronounced as A-lehks. Alexander means “defending men” while Alexis means “defender”. 

Alexis

Alexis is a spelling variation of Elexis which means “defender”. Pronounced as ah-lehk-sis.

Alpha

Alpha means “first” or refers to the first letter of the Greek alphabet. Pronounced as AL-fah.

Ange

Ange is a diminutive variation of Angela which means “angel”. 

Artemis

Artemis means “butcher” and pronounced as AR-TEH-MEES (Greek) or AHR-tah-mis (English). Artemis is the ancient virgin goddess of the hunt, wilderness, animals, childbirth, and a protector of young girls, later associated with the moon.

Calixto

Calixto is a spelling variation of Calixta which means “most beautiful”. Pronounced approximately as Kaa-LIY-KSTow-.

Calypso

Calypso means “a person who hides” and pronounced as kaa-leep-sAW. Calypso, in Greek myth, is an island nymph and a daughter of Atlas, who delayed Odysseus from returning home. 

Christian

Christian means “follower of Christ”.

Christy

Christy is a diminutive variation of Christopher which means “bearer of Christ”. (Similar to Christos.) Pronounced as KRIS-tee.

Collins

Collins is a variation of Colin which means “pup”. 

Cymbeline

Cymbeline means “sun lord” and pronounced as SIHM-Bah-LiyN . 

Damaris

Damaris means “dominant woman” or “to tame” and pronounced as DAM-ah-ris. 

Darian

Darian means “rich, kingly” and pronounced as DAR-ee-ahn.

Demeter

Demeter means “earth mother” or “follower of Demeter” and pronounced as DEH-MEH-TEHR (Greek) or dah-MEET-ahr (English). Demeter is the Greek goddess of grain, agriculture, harvest, growth and nourishment.

Dione

Dione means “divine queen” or “follower of Dionysos” and pronounced as DEE-AW-NEH or dy-OH-nee. Dione, in Greek mythology, is the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus, and also one of Saturn’s moons.

Dorian

Dorian means “gift” and pronounced as DAW-ree-un. (Similar to Dora.) The Dorians were an ancient Greek tribe, one of the three major pre-Spartan tribes.

Drew

Drew is a diminutive variation of Andrew which means “strong and manly”.(Similar to Dree.) Pronounced as DROO.

Echo

Echo is a Greek mythology name and pronounced as eh-hOH (approximately in Greek) or EH-ko (English). Echo, in Greek myth, is a nymph whose unrequited love for Narcissus caused her to fade away until all that was left was the sound of her voice.

Elias

Elias means “Yahweh is my God” and pronounced as ee-lee-yahs (Greek) or ee-LIE-ahs (English).

Galen

Galen means “healer, calm” and pronounced approximately as GEY-LehN.

Halcyon

Halcyon means “kingfisher bird” and pronounced as HAL-see-on. Halycyone is the name of a mythic bird who could calm the seas.

Hali

Hali means “the sea” and pronounced as HHAA-Liy- or HHEY-Liy-. (Similar to Pelagia and Thalassa.)

Harmony

Harmony is common English word that some may use as a name. Pronounced as aar-maw-nEE-aa (Greek) or HAHR-mah-nee (English).

Hero

Hero means “demi-god” and pronounced as HIR-o. In Greek legend young Leander swam across dangerous waters every night to court his beloved Hero.

Hilary

Hilary means “cheerful, happy” and pronounced as HIL-ah-ree.

Hillary

Hillary is a spelling variation of Hilary which means “happy, cheerful”.

Indigo

Indigo is a color name and pronounced as IN-di-go. 

Isidore

Isidore means “gift of Isis” and pronounced approximately as IHZ-ih-DowR. A common ancient Greek name belonging to several saints–including Saint Isidore the Ploughman, patron saint of Madrid.

Lex

Lex is a diminutive variation of Alexis which means “defender”. Pronounced as LEHKS.

Lexis

Lexis is a diminutive variation of Elexis which means “defender”. Pronounced as LEHKS-ihS-.

Lexus

Lexus is a variation of Lexis which means “defender”. Pronounced as LEHK-sus or LEHK-sahs.

Lyric

Lyric means “lyre” and is a musical name. Pronounced as LIR-ik.

Makis

Makis is a Greek variation of Michaela which means “who is like God?”. (Similar to Mahail.) Pronounced as MAH-kees.

Neri

Neri means “burning light” or “ocean spirit” and pronounced as Neh-RIY–. 

Nico

Nico is a diminutive variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. (Similar to Nikos.) Pronounced as NEE-ko.

Nicola

Nicola is a diminutive variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. (Similar to Nikos and Nico.) Pronounced as nee-kAW-laa.

Nike

Nike means “victory” and pronounced as NEE-KEH (Greek) or NIE-kee (English). (Similar to Nicanor.) Nike is the Greek goddess of victory. 

Nikephoros

Nikephoros means “carrying victory”. Nikephoros was the name of several Byzantine emperors, including the 10th-century Nikephoros II Phoka and was also a title borne by the goddess Athena.

Niki

Niki is a diminutive variation of Nicole which means “people of victory”. 

Nikola

Nikola is a spelling variation of Nicola which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as nee-kAW-laa or NI-ko-la.

Nile

Nile means “champion” and pronounced as nayl.

Omega

Omega means “last” and pronounced as o-MAY-gah or ow-MEY-Gah. 

Orion

Orion means “limit; boundary” or “the hunter” and pronounced as AW-REE-AWN (Greek) or o-RIE-ahn (English). Orion, in Greek myth, is the legendary hunter who pursued the seven daughters of Atlas, was slain by the goddess Artemis, and then placed as one of the brightest constellations in the night sky by Zeus. 

Pasha

Pasha means “of the ocean” and pronounced approximately as PAE-SHaa-.

Peri

Peri means “mountain dweller; fruit; fairy” and pronounced as Peh-Riy-.

Petrini

Petrini is a spelling variation of Petrina which means “rock”.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia means “brotherly love” and is a place-name. Pronounced as fil-ah-DEHL-fee-ah.

Praxis

Praxis means “practical” and pronounced as prAAk-sees.

Rue

Rue means “regret” and pronounced as ROO.

Stacey

Stacey means “fruitful, productive” and pronounced as STAY-see.

Theo

Theo means “divine gift” and pronounced as TEH-yo or THEE-o.

Timo

Timo is a variation of Timon which means “reward, honor”. Pronounced as tee-mo.

Zan

Zan means “defending men” or “nourished”. 

Zandy

Zandy means “defending men” or “man” and pronounced as ZAN-dee. 

Zephyr

Zephyr means “west wind” and pronounced as zeh-fihr (Greek) or ZEHF-ahr (English). Zephyr, in Greek myth, is the Greek god of the west wind.

Zooey

Zooey is a spelling variation of Zoey which means “life”. Pronounced as ZOO-ee.