Names with Ancient Greek Origins

This page presents a comprehensive list of 234 Ancient Greek names, providing users with context about their significance and offering a valuable resource for parents seeking timeless and meaningful names for their children.

Meaning of Ancient Greek Names

Ancient Greek names often carry meaningful and poetic meanings, invoking images of nature, mythology, or virtues.

When choosing an Ancient Greek name, you are connecting your child to a rich and diverse culture that values intellect, beauty, and mythology.

Top 10 Ancient Greek Names

Top 10 Most Popular Ancient Greek Names in 2024
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  1. Dorian: of or from Doris (a Greek region known for rugged terrain and independence)

  2. Ulises: "Son of Odysseus" (Latin/Greek)

  3. Dino: Greek origin, meaning "terrible" or "fearsome."

  4. Arian: Silver, pure, innocence, wisdom

  5. "Eros" derived from Ancient Greek meaning love, desire, and passion.

  6. Jacen: Supplanter, follower, healer

  7. Light-bringer, Morning star, Son of the Dawn

  8. Atanacio, meaning "immortal" or "deathless" in Greek.

  1. Catalina means "pure" or "chaste" in Spanish, derived from the Greek word Aikaterine.

  2. Celina: Celestial name meaning "heaven" or "sky" in Latin.

  3. Leonora: Lioness; Strength, determination, royalty

  4. Maiya: illusion, greatness, calmness

  5. Adyson: Beauty, grace, creativity (Greek origin)

  6. Kyrah: Radiant, enigmatic, authority

  7. Exalted, lofty, joyful, sea of bitterness, goddess of the sea

234 Names of Ancient Greek Origin

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