Greek

Male Names
  • Alec (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]

    Diminutive of Alexander, originally popular in Scotland.

    Bearers include former British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, and actors Alec Guinness and Alec Baldwin.

    Alec Stoke-d'Urberville is one of the main characters in Tho

  • Alejandro (Greek) - Defender [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Alejandro is the Spanish form of the name Alexander.

    Notable bearers include film director Alejandro Amenábar, Mexican film director Alejandro González Iñárritu, former Argentine president Alejandro Lanusse and Peruvian politician Alejandro

  • Alek (Greek) - Defending men [Albanian, English, Greek and Russian speaking countries]
  • Aleksandar (Greek) - Defending men [English and Slovak speaking countries]
  • Alessandro (Greek) - Defending men [English and Italian speaking countries]

    Italian form of Alexander.

    Alessandro de' Medici was the first de' Medici to be the Duke of Florence, and was the grandson of Lorenzo the Magnificent. He was assassinated by his cousin Lorenzino de' Medici.

    Other bearers incl

  • Alexander (Greek) - Defending men [Dutch, English, German, Hungarian and Slovak speaking countries]

    Anglicised version of the Greek name Alexandros.

    Alexander appears in the Bible as the one who helps Jesus bear the cross on the journey to Calvary.

    Alexander the Great was an ancient Macedon king. Greece was unified by his

  • Alexandr (Greek) - Defending men [Czech and English speaking countries]
  • Alexandre (Greek) - Protector of men [English and French speaking countries]

    French form of the Greek name Alexandros.

  • Alexandro (Greek) - Defending men [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Spanish form of Alexander

  • Anders (Greek) - Man, warrior [Danish, Dutch, English, Norwegian and Swedish speaking countries]

    Variant of Andreas used in Scandanavia, in Frisian and in some Dutch dialects.

    Anders Fogh Rasmussen is the current Prime Minister of Denmark, and Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer after whom the Celsius temperature scale is named.

  • Andrae (Greek) - Man, warrior [English speaking countries]
  • Andre (Greek) - Man, warrior [Dutch, English, French, German and Portuguese speaking countries]

    André is the French and Portuguese form of Andrew.

    André was the 2nd most popular boy's name in France in the 1910s, 20s and early 30s, and has since declined in popularity. André is currently particularly popular in Norway as a middle name

  • Andreas (Greek) - Man, warrior [English, German, Greek and Spanish speaking countries]

    Greek root of names such as Andrew and André, the short form of names beginning with 'andr-' such as Androkles and Andronikos.

    The San Andreas Fault is a geological transform fault in California that marks the boundary between the North Ame

  • Andrew (Greek) - Man, warrior [English speaking countries]

    Andrew was a disciple of Jesus and of John the Baptist, who it is said was martyred by being crucified on a cross in the shape of an "X". He became a saint. This symbol is now referred to as Saint Andrew's cross. Andrew was the brother of Peter.

  • Angelo (Greek) - Messanger [English, Italian and Spanish speaking countries]

    Italian and Spanish form of the Greek name Angelos.

    Angelo is a character in Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure'.

  • Arsenio (Greek) - Virile [English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries]

    Italian, Portuguese and Spanish cognates of Arsenios.

  • Bart (Greek) - Son of Talmai [English speaking countries]

    A nickname for Bartholomew and similar names.

  • Christop (Greek) - Bearer of Christ [English speaking countries]

    Variant form that charted on the American top 1000 names in 1989.

  • Christoper (Greek) - Bearer of Christ [English speaking countries]

    Variant form of Christopher rarely found.

  • Christopher (Greek) - Bearer of Christ [English speaking countries]

    From the Greek 'christos' (the annointed one, Christ) and 'phero' (I carry). Christopher is the patron saint of travellers and, according to the legend, Christopher carried the young Jesus across a river. Another famous bearer of the name is the explorer

  • Cristofer (Greek) - Bearer of Christ [English speaking countries]

    Modern English respelling of the traditional form Christopher.

  • Cristopher (Greek) - Bearer of Christ [English speaking countries]
  • Damarion (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]

    Damarion is a name of modern coinage with no known meaning.

  • Damien (Greek) - To tame [English and French speaking countries]

    French form of Damian.

  • Damion (Greek) - To tame [English speaking countries]
  • Damon (Greek) - To tame [English speaking countries]

    The Greek story of Damon and Pythias is meant to symbolise friendship.

    Damon Hill is a former Formula 1 racing driver. Damon Albarn is a British singer-songwriter, associated with the bands 'Blur' and 'Gorillaz'.

  • Deion (Greek) - Of Zeus [English speaking countries]

    This is a mixture of the two common spellings; Deon and Dion. It reached #411 in the United States in 2000.

  • Demarion (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]

    Demarion is a modern coinage of uncertain derivation. Like the name Omarion, Demarion could be a contemporary American variant of the name Omari. It may also be a blend of the name Marion with the preffix 'de', or a variant of another modern coinage such

  • Denis (Greek) - God of wine; mountain of Zeus [English and French speaking countries]

    St Denis was the martyr bishop of Paris in the 3rd century. He is usually depicted as headless, as he was beheaded.

  • Dennis (Greek) - God of wine; mountain of Zeus [English speaking countries]

    'Dennis the Menace' is the name of two comic strips. In America, it refers to the strip started by Hank Ketcham, with Dennis being a blond-haired mischievous five year old. In Britain, it refers to the strip in the 'Beano' comic, with Dennis being a spiky

  • Deon (Greek) - Of Zeus [English speaking countries]
  • Dimitri (Greek) - Earth mother [English and Russian speaking countries]
  • Dion (Greek) - Of Zeus [English speaking countries]
  • Dre (Greek) - Man, warrior [English speaking countries]

    A shortened form of Andre now used on its own as a given name. Because Dre does not incorporate the An- prefix of Andre, it does not have any meaning on its own.

  • Esteban (Greek) - Crown [English, French and Spanish speaking countries]

    Spanish cognate of Stephen (crown, garland).

  • Estevan (Greek) - Crown [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Alternate spelling of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).

  • Etienne (Greek) - Crown [English and French speaking countries]
  • Eugene (Greek) - Well born [English and French speaking countries]

    A borrowing from the French Eugène.

    From the Latin Eugenius and the Greek Eugenios, which are derived from the Greek "eugenes" (well-born, noble). Eugene was a name borne by four popes and several saints.

    Eugène de Beauharna

  • Eugenio (Greek) - Well born [English speaking countries]
  • Felipe (Greek) - Lover of horses [English, Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries]
  • Filip (Greek) - Lover of horses [Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian and Serbian speaking countries]
  • Galen (Greek) - Calm [English speaking countries]

    English cognate of the Roman name Galenus, derived from the Greek meaning "calm".

  • George (Greek) - Earth worker [English speaking countries]

    There have been six British kings called George, and Saint George is the patron saint of England, knights, armorers and archers. This is also the first name of US President, George H. W. Bush and his son, President George W. Bush, and the first US Preside

  • Gino (Greek) - Well born [English speaking countries]
  • Greg (Greek) - Watcher [English speaking countries]
  • Gregg (Greek) - Watcher [English speaking countries]
  • Greggory (Greek) - Watcher [English speaking countries]
  • Gregorio (Greek) - Watcher [English and Italian speaking countries]
  • Gregory (Greek) - Watcher [English speaking countries]

    St. Gregory is the patron saint of singers and students. He was the first pope named Gregory.

    The Gregorian Calendar was named after Pope Gregory XIII, who devised it.

    Famous Gregorys include actor Gregory Peck, and characte

  • Hector (Greek) - Holding fast [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Latinised form of the Greek Hektor. In Greek mythology Hector was the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. According to Homer's Iliad, the warrior Hector was killed by Achilles in a fit of vengeful wrath after slaying Achilles' comrade Patroclus in

  • Homer (Greek) - Pledge or hostage [English speaking countries]

    The most famous bearer of this name in history is undoubtedly the ancient Greek epic poet. This association has been unfortunately overshadowed in recent years by the cartoon buffoon, Homer Simpson. There are many towns in the U.S. that bear the name Ho

  • Isidor (Greek) - Gift of Isis [English and German speaking countries]
  • Isidore (Greek) - Gift of Isis [English speaking countries]

    The patron saint of farmers.

  • Isidro (Greek) - Gift of Isis [English speaking countries]
  • Jace (Greek) - Healer [English speaking countries]

    Modern variant form of Jason which has become vogue in recent years along with its counterpart, Jase. Therefore the exact meaning is compromised from Jason which does mean 'healer'.

  • Jase (Greek) - Healer [English speaking countries]

    Modern variant form of Jason which has become vogue in recent years along with its counterpart, Jace. Therefore the exact meaning is compromised from Jason which does mean 'healer'.

  • Jasen (Greek) - Healer [English speaking countries]

    A modern respelling of the name Jason.

  • Jason (Greek) - Healer [English speaking countries]

    Jason is a popular name in English-speaking countries. It was borne in Greek mythology by the great Thessalian hero who led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece. A Jason is mentioned in the Biblical books of Acts and Romans, his house is used

  • Jayce (Greek) - Healer [English speaking countries]

    Jayce, a modern coinage, can be a short form of the name Jason, or a lengthened version of the initials "J.C."

  • Jayson (Greek) - Healer [English speaking countries]
  • Jerome (Greek) - Sacred name [English and French speaking countries]

    The French form of the name is spelled Jérôme.

    St. Jerome is the patron saint of librarians, he translated the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin.

    Jerome K Jerome was an English novelist.

  • Jordy (Greek) - Earth worker [English speaking countries]
  • Jorge (Greek) - Earth worker [English speaking countries]
  • Jory (Greek) - Earth worker [English speaking countries]
  • Kristofer (Greek) - Bearer of Christ [English speaking countries]
  • Kristoffer (Greek) - Bearer of Christ [English speaking countries]
  • Kristopher (Greek) - Bearer of Christ [English speaking countries]
  • Leandro (Greek) - Lion man [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Spanish, Portuguese and Italian variant of Leander.

  • Lisandro (Greek) - Freeing a man [English and Spanish speaking countries]
  • Luc (Greek) - Man from Lucania [English, French and Welsh speaking countries]
  • Luca (Greek) - Man from Lucania [English and Italian speaking countries]

    Italian form of Luke.

  • Lucas (Greek) - Man from Lucania [Dutch, English, French, Persian and Spanish speaking countries]
  • Luka (Greek) - Man from Lucania [English speaking countries]
  • Lukas (Greek) - Man from Lucania [English and German speaking countries]
  • Luke (Greek) - Man from Lucania [English speaking countries]

    St Luke was the author of the Biblical books of Luke and of the Acts of the Apostles. He is traditionally seen as being a physician or a doctor.

    Luke was ranked as the 17th most popular boy's name in the UK in 2006, but was rated 43rd in t

  • Myron (Greek) - Myrrh [English and Greek speaking countries]

    From a classical Greek name, derived from Greek 'myron' (myrrh).
    Myrrh is a red-brown dried sap of a tree native to Somalia and the eastern parts of Ethiopia.

    The name was borne by a famous sculptor of the 5th century BC.
    It

  • Nestor (Greek) - Return [English speaking countries]

    Nestor comes from the root 'nes', from which the ancient Greek language also developed 'neomai' ('to go away/back', 'to go to war') and 'nostos' ('a return home', 'a journey'). In Greek mythology Nestor was the son of Neleus and Chloris and King of Pylos.

  • Nicholas (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]

    There are various saints named Nicholas, the most famous of whom is St Nicholas of Myra. His name became Santa Claus and, combined with his reputation for secretly-giving gifts, he became associated with Father Christmas.

    'Nicholas Nickleby

  • Nick (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Nicklaus (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Nickolas (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Nico (Greek) - Victory of the people [Dutch and English speaking countries]
  • Nicolas (Greek) - Victory of the people [English, French and Spanish speaking countries]

    This French and Spanish spelling of Nicolas is borne by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and actor Nicolas Cage.

    Nicolas is also the name of a chain of French wine retailers.

    It was the 8th most popular name in Chile in 2006.

  • Nikko (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]

    A pet form of Nicholas.

  • Niko (Greek) - Victory of the people [English and Finnish speaking countries]

    Niko can also be a short form of Nikolas.

  • Nikola (Greek) - Victory of the people [Croatian, English and Serbian speaking countries]
  • Nikolai (Greek) - Victory of the people [Bulgarian and English speaking countries]
  • Nikolas (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Orion (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]

    Orion was a hunter in Greek mythology. A constellation also bears his name.
    The name is possibly related to Greek 'horion' ('boundary, limit') or 'ouron' ('urine'), which relates to the myth.

  • Otis (Greek) - One who hears well [English speaking countries]

    This name can either be of Greek origin, or from a surname which was derived from the German first name Otto.

  • Pedro (Greek) - Stone [English, Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries]

    Pedro was the name of five kings of Portugal and five kings of Aragon (in north-east Spain).

    Don Pedro is the Prince of Aragon in William Shakespeare's 'Much Ado about Nothing'.

    Pedro Almodóvar is a Spanish film director.

  • Pete (Greek) - Stone [English speaking countries]
  • Peter (Greek) - Stone [Dutch, English, German and Hungarian speaking countries]

    St Peter was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, and became the first pope of the Church. Peter's original name was Simon, but it was changed by Jesus to the Aramaic name Cephas (rock). Peter is the Greek equivalent of Cephas.

    The first R

  • Petey (Greek) - Stone [English speaking countries]
  • Phil (Greek) - Lover of horses [English speaking countries]

    Nickname for Phil- names.

  • Philip (Greek) - Lover of horses [English speaking countries]

    Anglicised version of the Greek name Philippos.

    St Philip was one of the twelve disciples.

    Philip has long been used as a name in the ruling classes, from the Kings of Macedon (Philip II was the father of Alexander the Great

  • Phillip (Greek) - Lover of horses [English speaking countries]

    Variant spelling of Philip.

  • Pierce (Greek) - Stone [English speaking countries]

    To pierce something is to make a hole in something or to penetrate it.

    Pierce Brosnan is an actor, most famous for playing James Bond. Franklin Pierce was the 14th American President.

  • Pierre (Greek) - Stone [English and French speaking countries]
  • Stefan (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]
  • Stefano (Greek) - Crown [English and Italian speaking countries]

    Italian version of Stephen.

  • Stephan (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]

    This is the German form of Stephen.

  • Stephen (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]

    St Stephen was the first Christian martyr, his stoning is depicted in the New Testament book of Acts. St Stephen's Day is 26 December.

    There have been nine Popes named Stephen, five kings of Hungary named Stephen and one King of England. G

  • Stephon (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]

    Stephon is a rarely used alternative spelling of Stephen.

  • Steve (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]
  • Steven (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]

    Alternate spelling of Stephen.

    Famous bearers include film directors Steven Spielberg, Steven Soderbergh and Steven Seagal, and English footballer Steven Gerrard.

  • Ted (Greek) - Gift of God [English speaking countries]

    Can also be a pet form of Edward.

  • Teddy (Greek) - Gift of God [English speaking countries]
  • Theodore (Greek) - Gift of God [English, French and Greek speaking countries]

    Theodore was a pre-Christian name borne by many learned men in ancient Greece, including the ironically-named Theodorus the Atheist. There have been various saints named Theodore, and two popes.

    Theodore Roosevelt was President of the Uni

  • Theron (Greek) - Hunter [English speaking countries]

    From 'theraein', 'to hunt'. Theron was an ancient king of Sicily, though the name is today encountered mostly as a surname.

  • Tim (Greek) - To honor God, to fear God [English speaking countries]
  • Timmothy (Greek) - To honor God, to fear God [English speaking countries]

    Rare variant of Timothy.

  • Timmy (Greek) - To honor God, to fear God [English speaking countries]
  • Timothy (Greek) - To honor God, to fear God [English speaking countries]

    St Timothy was a companion of Paul, and the recipient of the two letters to Timothy, contained within the New Testament.

    The name has been borne by James Bond actor Timothy Dalton, 'The Goodies' comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor and actor Timothy

  • Ulysses (Greek) - Walker [English speaking countries]

    Ulysses is the Latinized version of Odysseus.

    18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, went by this name. At birth. his name was Hiram Ulysses Grant (Ulysses being chosen in homage to the mythological hero) and the prospect of

  • Xander (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]
  • Xenon (Greek) - Foreigner [English and Greek speaking countries]
  • Xylon (Greek) - Woods, wooded [English and Greek speaking countries]
  • Yorick (Greek) - Earth worker [English speaking countries]
Female Names
  • Acacia (Greek) - Point; spine; thorn [English speaking countries]

    Acacia is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs. The name is derived from the Greek word "ake," "point," referring to the sharp spines that grow on some species of acacia.

    In the Victorian language of flowers, acacia signified friendship,

  • Alejandra (Greek) - Defender [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Spanish form of Alexandra.

    The name is borne by Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán.

  • Alessandra (Greek) - Defending men [English and Italian speaking countries]

    Alessandra is the Italian form of Alexandra.

    The name is borne by Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio and right-wing Italian politician Alessandra Mussolini.

  • Alessia (Greek) - Defender [English and Italian speaking countries]
  • Alexa (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]

    Short form of Alexandra or feminine form of Alexis.

    Alexa Vega is an American actress.

  • Alexandra (Greek) - Defending men [Czech, Dutch, English, German, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak and Russian speaking countries]

    There have been various Alexandras in royalty: Alexandra of Hesse was the wife of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia, Alexandra of Denmark was the wife of British King Edward VIII and Princess Alexandra is a cousin of British Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Alexandrea (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]

    Respelling of Alexandria.

  • Alexandria (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]

    Alexander the Great founded many cities in his name, the most famous of which is Alexandria in Egypt. The Library of Alexandria was the largest in the ancient world, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  • Alexia (Greek) - Defender [English and Greek speaking countries]

    Feminine form of the Greek Alexios.

    Alexia is also the technical term for 'word blindness', a neurological disorder caused by a brain lesion resulting in inability to understand written language.

    Princess Alexia is third in l

  • Alexus (Greek) - Defender [English speaking countries]

    A modern respelling of Alexis, presumably inspired by the Lexus luxury brand of automobiles.

  • Alondra (Greek) - Defender [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Shortened form of the Spanish feminine form of Alexander, Alejandra.

  • Anastasia (Greek) - Resurrection [English and Russian speaking countries]

    There are several saints named Anastasia. St Anastasia of Sirmium was a fourth century martyr. December 25 is St Anastasia's Day.

    St Anastasia the Patrician lived in the sixth century. In order to escape the advances of Emperor Justinian

  • Andria (Greek) - Man, warrior; manly [English speaking countries]
  • Angela (Greek) - Messenger [English, German and Spanish speaking countries]

    Angela is derived from the same origin as the vocabulary word 'Angel' - angels being the messengers of God.

    Famous bearers include German Chancellor Angela Merkel (who pronounces her name with a hard 'g'), actress Angela Lansbury and Briti

  • Angelina (Greek) - Messenger [English, German, Italian, Polish and Russian speaking countries]

    Angelina Jolie is an American actress. The name is also shared by the character Angelina Ballerina - a dancing mouse.

  • Angie (Greek) - Messenger [English speaking countries]

    A nickname for names that start with 'Angel', especially Angela. Has been used as a first name in its own right after the popularity of the song "Angie" by the Rolling Stones.

  • Ariana (Greek) - Very holy one [English speaking countries]

    Ariana is an Italianate form of the name Ariadne.

    Ariana Afghan Airlines is the national airline company of Afghanistan. There are also several Afghan television channels named Ariana. Ariana is a variant of Aryan, the name given to the Ind

  • Arianna (Greek) - Very holy one [English and Italian speaking countries]

    L'Arianna is a lost opera by composer Claudio Monteverdi. Arianna Huffington is an author and columnist.

  • Arianne (Greek) - Very holy one [English and French speaking countries]
  • Aryana (Greek) - Very holy one [English speaking countries]

    Respelling of Ariana.

  • Aryanna (Greek) - Very holy one [English speaking countries]

    Respelling of Arianna.

  • Athena (Greek) - N/A [English and Greek speaking countries]

    Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, civilization and war. The Greek city of Athens was named after her.

  • Barbara (Greek) - Foreign, strange [English, Italian and Polish speaking countries]

    The patron saint of miners, sailors and architects, St. Barbara is called upon to defend them against untimely death like lightning strikes.

    Barbara of Portugal was the Queen consort of Spain in the 18th century. She had, in total, 8 baptis

  • Berenice (Greek) - Victory bringer [English and French speaking countries]

    Berenice is the name of several Ptolemaic and Seleucid queens in Cyrenaica and Egypt and of two Judean princesses.

    "Bérénice" is a tragedy by the French 17th-century dramatist Jean Racine.
    The subject was taken from the Roman histori

  • Bernice (Greek) - Victory bringer [English speaking countries]
  • Calista (Greek) - Most beautiful [English speaking countries]
  • Calla (Greek) - Beautiful [English speaking countries]

    Calla is a botanical name derived from the calla lily. "Calla" is probably taken from the Greek "kallos," beautiful.

  • Callie (Greek) - Most beautiful [English speaking countries]

    Nickname for Cal- names.

  • Callista (Greek) - Most beautiful [English speaking countries]
  • Candace (Greek) - Fire-white [English speaking countries]
  • Candice (Greek) - Fire-white [English and French speaking countries]
  • Candis (Greek) - Fire-white [English speaking countries]
  • Caryn (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    Alternative spelling of Carin, Karin under influence of the recent trend of replacing i's with y's.

  • Casandra (Greek) - She who entangles men [English speaking countries]
  • Cassie (Greek) - She who entangles men [English speaking countries]

    Nickname for Cass- names such as Cassandra.

  • Cassondra (Greek) - She who entangles men [English speaking countries]
  • Catalina (Greek) - Pure [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Catalina is an island off the coast of California. It is also the name of a type of salad dressing. Femine form of the male Romanian Catalin.

  • Cate (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    Cate is a nickname for Catherine. Academy award winning actress Cate Blanchett was born Catherine Elise Blanchett.

  • Catherine (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    A French form of Katherine commonly used in English. Catherine is the name of several important Christian saints, and has been used by European royal families for centuries.

  • Cathryn (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    Spelling variant of Catherine.

  • Cathy (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    Nickname for Catherine.

  • Catrina (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    Catrina is an anglicised form of Catríona, a Scottish and Irish form of Katherine.

  • Celena (Greek) - Moon [English speaking countries]
  • Celina (Greek) - Moon [English, Italian and Polish speaking countries]

    Polish form of Selene.

    It is also a variant of the French Céline; as well as a diminutive form of the Italian Celia.

  • Charis (Greek) - Grace; charm [English speaking countries]

    The name of a wife of the Greek god Hephaestus. A Charis was also a member of the Charites, or Graces, goddesses who represented the most favorable qualities of women.

  • Charissa (Greek) - Grace; charm [English speaking countries]
  • Cinthia (Greek) - Woman from Kynthos [English speaking countries]

    The English form of the Greek byname for the goddess Artemis.

  • Colette (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Cora (Greek) - Maiden [English speaking countries]

    From the Greek 'korè' meaning 'girl'. The term 'korè' was used for certain female statues in ancient Greek sculpture. Her male counterpart was the so-called 'kouros'.
    In Greek mythology Cora was a byname of the goddess Persephone and it was the na

  • Cori (Greek) - Maiden [English speaking countries]

    Short form of the name Cora.

  • Corina (Greek) - Maiden [English speaking countries]
  • Corinne (Greek) - Maiden [English and French speaking countries]

    Corinne Bailey Rae is an English singer-songwriter. Corinne Robinson was the younger sister American president Theodore Roosevelt, and aunt of Eleanor Roosevelt. The name was particularly popular in France in the 1960s.

  • Corrie (Greek) - Maiden [Dutch and English speaking countries]

    Diminuative for any feminine name starting with 'Cor' such as Corrine, Coral, Corabel, Cordelia, etc.

  • Corrina (Greek) - Maiden [English speaking countries]

    Many English speakers became familiar with this name through the Whoopi Goldberg movie "Corrina, Corrina."

  • Corrine (Greek) - Maiden [English speaking countries]
  • Cynthia (Greek) - From Kynthos [English and Greek speaking countries]

    In ancient times Cynthia was a cult title of the Greek god Apollo (from Mount Kynthos on Delos, the island on which Apollo was born) and not used as a girl's first name. The Latin elegist Propertius did write love poetry to a woman called Cynthia, but he

  • Dafne (Greek) - Laurel [English speaking countries]
  • Damaris (Greek) - Calf [English speaking countries]

    Damaris appears in Acts 17.34 in the Bible.

  • Daphne (Greek) - Laurel [English speaking countries]

    In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who, when chased by an amorous Apollo, was changed into a laurel bush. In the English-speaking world, Daphne became popular at the end of the 19th century and has remained in use ever since.

    Daphne is

  • Dasia (Greek) - Gift of God [English speaking countries]
  • Dayanara (Greek) - Husband slayer; destroyer [English speaking countries]

    It is possible that this name has Greek roots and is dervied from the name Deianira, but the link isn't entirely clear. It also may have roots in the Indian or Sanskrit name Daya or Dayamayee, which both mean "kind" or "kindness". Regardles of it's mury

  • Deandra (Greek) - Man, warrior [English speaking countries]
  • Demetria (Greek) - Earth mother; barley-mother [English speaking countries]
  • Demi (Greek) - Earth mother [English speaking countries]

    Nickname for Demetria which has become vogue to use as a "stand alone" name in the USA, probably from the popularity of actress Demi Moore.

  • Denise (Greek) - God of wine; mountain of Zeus [English speaking countries]

    Famous Denises include actresses Denise Richards and Denise van Outen. Denise Levertov was a poet, whose work was, in particular, critical of the Vietnam War. Denise Lewis is a British Olympic gold-winning heptathlete.

  • Denisse (Greek) - God of wine; mountain of Zeus [English speaking countries]

    Respelling of Denise.

  • Deyanira (Greek) - Husband slayer; destroyer [English speaking countries]
  • Dora (Greek) - Gift [English speaking countries]

    A nickname for any name containing the Greek element dôron, such as Dorothy, Theodora, and Isadora. Dora has had increasing popularity as a name, independant of any of its fuller versions.

  • Doris (Greek) - Dorian woman [English speaking countries]

    Doris is an Ancient Greek name referring to a Dorian woman, from the Greek meaning "gift; bounty".
    In Greek mythology, Doris was the Oceanid wife of the sea-god Nereus, and mother of the fifty Nereides.

  • Dorothy (Greek) - Gift of god [English speaking countries]

    Dorothy is the name of heroine in L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" which was later adapted in immensely popular film "The Wizard of Oz" which featured Judy Garland as Dorothy.

  • Elaina (Greek) - Torch; bright light [English and Spanish speaking countries]
  • Elaine (Greek) - Torch; bright light [English and Welsh speaking countries]

    Old French form of Greek Helen. Revived in Britain at the end of the 19th century and very popular in the 1950s, especially in Scotland.

    In Arthurian legend, Elaine is a name shared by several different female characters, including King Art

  • Eleanor (Greek) - Pity [English speaking countries]

    Derived from French name Aliénor, which is of obscure meaning.

    Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204), whilst being a wealthy and powerful woman in her own right, was married to the King of France (Louis VII) and the King of England (Henry II). S

  • Elena (Greek) - Wicker, reed, shoot; torch; basket [English, Italian, Spanish and Swedish speaking countries]

    Elena is the Spanish and Italian form of Helen.

    Bearers include the Infanta Elena of Spain, eldest daughter of King Juan Carlos and tennis players Elena Dementieva and Elena Baltacha.

    The name is particularly popular in Spa

  • Eleni (Greek) - Wicker, reed, shoot; torch; basket [English and Greek speaking countries]

    In the Greek alphabet the modern form of Helen is written 'epsilon-lambda-epsilon-nu-eta', with the accent on the second epsilon. In English it is variantly transcribed as 'Elene' or 'Eleni'.

  • Elina (Greek) - Torch; bright light [English, Finnish and Hindi speaking countries]

    Finnish form of Helen. It might also be a variant of Elena.
    An Indian name meaning intelligent.

  • Ella (Greek) - Torch; bright light [English, Norwegian and Swedish speaking countries]

    Ella originated as a short form of any of the various names containing the Germanic element ali (foreign, other).

    Ella is now taken as a variant of Ellen, and also a possible nickname to other names with a strong el-sound in them.

  • Ellen (Greek) - Torch; bright light [English, Norwegian and Swedish speaking countries]

    Except for its roots to Helen this name can also be linked to more common El-names such as Eleanor.

    There are various actresses named Ellen such as comedian Ellen DeGeneres, 'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo, Ellen Barkin and Academy awar

  • Elysia (Greek) - Struck by lightning [English speaking countries]

    Elysia comes from the Greek Elysion (Latinized as 'Elysium'). Elysium was a part of the Greek underworld roughly equivalent to our idea of 'heaven'. Elysium is an obscure and mysterious name that evolved from a designation of a place or person struck by l

  • Emerald (Greek) - Green gemstone [English speaking countries]

    The word "emerald" derives from the Greek word "smaragdos," which means "green gemstone." Emeralds, a form of beryl, has been prized for centuries among cultures throughout the world.

    Emerald is one of the birthstones for the month of May.

  • Estefani (Greek) - Crown [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Diminutive feminine form of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).

  • Estefania (Greek) - Crown [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Feminine form of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).

  • Estefany (Greek) - Crown [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    An alternate spelling of the diminutive feminine form of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).

  • Eugenia (Greek) - Of noble descent [English, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries]
  • Eunice (Greek) - Good victory [English speaking countries]

    Eunice is the Latinized form of the Greek name Eunike, composed of the elements 'eu' ('well, good, fair') and 'nike' ('victory'). Eunike appears in Greek mythology as a Neriad and a nymph. There is also a Eunike in the Bible. She is the mother of Timothy

  • Evangeline (Greek) - Good news; bearer of good news [English and French speaking countries]

    The name Evangeline was invented by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for his Acadian epic poem, "Evangeline." Though it is derived from Greek elements [euangelion], its use is primarily in the English and French speaking worlds, particularly among the Acadian

  • Genesis (Greek) - Beginning; birth [English speaking countries]

    The first book of the Torah and the Old Testament.

  • Georgina (Greek) - Earth worker [Dutch, English, German, Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries]
  • Greta (Greek) - Pearl [English and Polish speaking countries]

    In Grimm's fairy tale, Gretel and her brother Hansel were captured by a witch after stumbling across a gingerbread house in the forest. The witch plans to eat the children but the children manage to trick her and make their escape.

    Greta a

  • Gretchen (Greek) - Pearl [English and German speaking countries]

    Gretchen is a German pet form of Margaret(h)e created from 'Gret' plus the diminutive suffix '-chen'. The German Gretchen is thus roughly equivalent to the English Maggie, but has some popularity in English speaking countries as a stand alone name.

  • Helen (Greek) - Wicker, reed, shoot; torch; basket [English speaking countries]

    The English name Helen comes from the ancient Greek Helene. In Greek mythology it famously belonged to Helen of Troy, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta who caused the Trojan War by sailing to Troy with Paris. For a discussion on the etymology of the nam

  • Helena (Greek) - Wicker, reed, shoot; torch; basket [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    Helena of Constantinople (also known as St Helena) was the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine I, the first Christian emperor. She became a saint due to her piety, and is supposed to have found the relics of the true cross. British folklore states that sh

  • Irene (Greek) - Peace [English and Spanish speaking countries]

    In Greek mythology, Eirene or Irene was the goddess who personified peace. Although she did not play an active part in many myths, Eirene was still a source of inspiration for several ancient artists, writers, and poets. Child of Zeus and Themis, the godd

  • Iris (Greek) - Rainbow [Dutch and English speaking countries]

    Iris was the ancient Greek goddess of the rainbow. Iris can also refer to a genus of ornamental flowering plants, or a part of the eye.

    Writer-philosopher Iris Murdoch was a famous bearer of this name.

    The painting "Irises,"

  • Jacey (Greek) - Healer [English speaking countries]

    Pet form of Jason, or simply an elaboration from the initials J.C.

  • Jacinta (Greek) - Hyacinth [English speaking countries]
  • Kaia (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Kalista (Greek) - Most beautiful [English speaking countries]
  • Kaliyah (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]

    A variant on the name Aliyah.

  • Kandace (Greek) - Fire-white [English speaking countries]

    Kandace is a respelling of the name Candace, influenced by the modern trend of replacing a hard 'C' with a 'K'.

  • Kandice (Greek) - Fire-white [English speaking countries]

    Kandice is a respelling of the name Candace, influenced by the modern trend of changing vowels and replacing a hard 'C' with a 'K'.

  • Kareena (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    A respelling of the name Karina.

  • Karen (Greek) - Pure [Danish, English and Norwegian speaking countries]

    Karen is the Danish form of Katherine.

    Karen is also the name of the an ethnic group that lives in Eastern Myanmar and Thailand.

    Famous bearers include singer Karen Carpenter, model Karen Elson and author Karen Blixen.

  • Karin (Greek) - Pure [Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Japanese and Swedish speaking countries]

    As a Japanese name, Karin may be written with the characters for "summer" (ka) and "forest" or "bell" for 'rin' - among other possibilities.

  • Karina (Greek) - Pure [English, German and Polish speaking countries]

    This is a more modern name in Poland. In Russia, this name is likely derived from Ekaterina.

  • Karis (Greek) - Grace; charm [English speaking countries]
  • Karyn (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Katarina (Greek) - Pure [Croatian, English, German, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Serbian and Swedish speaking countries]
  • Kate (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    This nickname of Katherine has been borne by New Zealand suffragette Kate (Katherine) Sheppard, supermodel Kate (Katherine) Moss, singer Kate (Catherine) Bush and actresses Kate Winslet, Kate Hudson, Kate (Kathryn) Beckinsale, author Kate Chopin and Kate

  • Katerina (Greek) - Pure [Czech, English, Greek and Russian speaking countries]

    This name is likely derived from the Russian name Ekaterina.

  • Katharine (Greek) - Pure [English and German speaking countries]

    An alternate spelling of Katherine that emphasizes the link to the Greek "katharos," or "pure."

  • Katherin (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Katherine (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    From the Greek Aikaterine of uncertain origin, but associated with the Greek 'katharos' (pure). The name Katherine has been popular since the Dark Ages, and was used by many European royal families over the centuries.

    Katherine Swynford wa

  • Katheryn (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Kathleen (Greek) - Pure [English and Gaelic speaking countries]

    In the USA, there are currently two state governors named Kathleen: Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana and Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas.

    Kathleen Turner is an American actress.

  • Kathrine (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    Variant of Katherine.

  • Kathryn (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Kathy (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Kati (Greek) - Pure [English and Finnish speaking countries]
  • Katia (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Katie (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    Katie is a nickname for Katherine. As a stand-alone name it has been very popular in the UK, falling to 13th place in 2006. Its popularity in the US appears to be declining, with Katie currently hovering just outside the top 100.

    Borne by A

  • Katina (Greek) - Pure [English and Greek speaking countries]

    This name is rarely used in modern Greece because it is used to denote an uneducated, gossipy woman.

  • Katlin (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Katrina (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]

    Anglicisation of Caitríona or a form of Katherine.

    Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, devastating, in particular, New Orleans and Mississippi. The cost of reconstruction following the hurricane was set at $10.5 billion - making it the most

  • Katy (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Kay (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Kaya (Greek) - Pure [English and Japanese speaking countries]

    Kaya is likely an elaboration of the name Kay, or a variant of the names Kaja or Kaia. It is not a Native American name meaning "elder sister," as is often claimed. It was used as a name for an "American Girl" character in 2002, but in this case it was

  • Khloe (Greek) - Young shoot [English speaking countries]

    Respelling of the traditional Chloe made particularly popular in 2008 by Khloe Kardashian, reality TV personality.

  • Kylee (Greek) - Boomerang [English speaking countries]
  • Lainey (Greek) - Torch; bright light [English speaking countries]

    Pet form of Elaine

  • Laney (Greek) - Torch; bright light [English speaking countries]
  • Leandra (Greek) - Lion Man [English speaking countries]

    This is the feminine form of Leander.

  • Lena (Greek) - The bright one [English, French, German, Polish, Russian and Armenian speaking countries]
  • Lexi (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]
  • Lexie (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]

    A nickname for Alexandra, Alexis or Alex.

  • Lidia (Greek) - Woman from Lydia [English, Polish, Spanish and Russian speaking countries]

    A name from the New Testament.

  • Lois (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]

    Of uncertain origin.

  • Maegan (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    Modern trendy American English respelling of the classic Megan.

  • Maggie (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    Pet form of Margaret.

  • Maia (Greek) - Uncertain, perhaps mother or great one [English speaking countries]

    Of uncertain meaning, Maia appears in both Greek and Roman mythologies.
    It might come from the Old Greek word for mother or nurse. The root 'ma' means motherhood.
    Her name could also derived from the root mai- "great", seen also in Latin ma

  • Maiya (Greek) - Uncertain, perhaps mother or great one [English and Russian speaking countries]

    Russian form of the name Maya.

  • Margaret (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    English form of the latinised Greek name meaning "pearl".

    An extremely common name from the Middle Ages onwards.

    St Margaret of Antioch was a virgin martyr, there is little evidence to suggest that she actually existed, but h

  • Margarita (Greek) - Pearl [Bulgarian, English, Greek, Lithuanian, Spanish and Russian speaking countries]

    Latin form from the Greek 'margarites' meaning "pearl".
    Latinate form of Margaret.

    This is also a Spanish word meaning "daisy flower".

  • Margie (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    Pet form of Margaret or Margery.

  • Margo (Greek) - Pearl [English and French speaking countries]

    Modern variant of Margot.

  • Marjorie (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    Usual modern spelling of Margery.

    It seems to have arisen as the result of popular etymological association of the name with that of the herb marjoram. This word is of uncertain origin; its Middle English and Old French form was majorane, w

  • Markita (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    Phoenetic respeling of Marquita. Modern coinage.

  • Marquita (Greek) - Pearl [English and Spanish speaking countries]
  • Meagan (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    Respelling of Megan.

  • Meaghan (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    Respelling of Megan.

  • Megan (Greek) - Pearl [English and Welsh speaking countries]

    Megan is a Welsh diminutive form of Margaret, from Greek 'margaron', "pearl", and thus means "little pearl".

    The form may have been borrowed from, or given rise to such abbreviated forms as Meg, Maggie and Mags.

    In USA, Megan

  • Meghan (Greek) - Pearl [English and Welsh speaking countries]

    Variant of Megan.

  • Melanie (Greek) - Black [Dutch, English, French and German speaking countries]

    The French form of the Latin Melania, derived from the Greek 'melas', meaning "black, dark".
    The French spelling is Mélanie.

    The name was introduced to England in the Middles Ages, but became popular in the late 20th century. This ca

  • Melany (Greek) - Black [English speaking countries]
  • Melina (Greek) - Honey; quince-yellow [English and Greek speaking countries]

    A Greek name, possibly derived from 'meli' meaning "honey".

    It might also be associated to the feminine form of melinos (quince-yellow), which is derived from 'melon' (quince, apple).

  • Melisa (Greek) - Honey-bee [English, Indonesian and Polish speaking countries]

    Polish cognate of Melissa, also used as a variant of the name in English-speaking countries. It is a more modern name that is known as Melita in Lithuania.

  • Melissa (Greek) - Honey-bee [English speaking countries]

    From the Greek "honey bee".

    In Greek mythology, this was the name of a nymph that saved Zeus from his father, Cronus.

    The 16th century Italian poet Ariosto used the name for a good fairy in his poem "Orlando Furioso."

  • Mellisa (Greek) - Honey-bee [English speaking countries]

    Occasional variant of Melissa.

  • Mellissa (Greek) - Honey-bee [English speaking countries]

    Variant of Melissa.

  • Melody (Greek) - Melody [English speaking countries]

    English word, derived from the French 'melodie', from the Greek.

  • Mya (Greek) - Uncertain, perhaps mother or great one [English speaking countries]

    Modern respelling of Maia.

  • Myah (Greek) - Uncertain, perhaps mother or great one [English speaking countries]
  • Nakia (Greek) - Unconquered, unconquerable [English speaking countries]
  • Nakisha (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]
  • Nichola (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Nichole (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Nicole (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]

    Nicole is a feminine form of Nicholas. Bearers include actress Nicole Kidman, socialite Nicole Richie and singer Nicole Appleton.

  • Nicolette (Greek) - Victory of the people [English and French speaking countries]
  • Niki (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Nikole (Greek) - Victory of the people [English speaking countries]
  • Oceana (Greek) - Ocean [English speaking countries]

    Feminine form of Oceanus.

  • Oksana (Greek) - Welcoming [English, Ukrainian and Russian speaking countries]

    Ukrainian form of Xenia.

  • Olympia (Greek) - From Mount Olympus [English speaking countries]

    Feminine form of Olympos, from Mount Olympus where the gods of Greek mythology lived.

  • Ophelia (Greek) - Help; aid [English speaking countries]

    Ophelia is a main character in Shakespeare's tragic play "Hamlet" who dies by drowning while in a state of delirium and mental torment. Ophelia has since become a symbol of angst for teenage girls.

  • Peggy (Greek) - Pearl [English speaking countries]

    It was common in the Middle Ages to exchange Ps for Ms in nicknames. Thus Margaret or "Meg" was transformed into "Peg" or "Peggy." The same exchange can be seen with Polly, a common nickname for Mary (via "Molly.")

  • Penelope (Greek) - Weaver; duck [English speaking countries]

    In Greek mythology, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus who waited for him to return to her for twenty years. She avoided remarriage by claiming she would not remarry until she had completed her father-in-law's funeral shroud; every night, she unraveled pa

  • Penny (Greek) - Weaver; duck [English speaking countries]
  • Petra (Greek) - Stone [English speaking countries]
  • Phoebe (Greek) - Bright; moon [English speaking countries]

    In Greek mythology Phoebe was the Titan mother of Leto, who was in turn mother of Apollo and Artemis. In popular culture Phoebe is a character from the popular sitcom Friends.

  • Phylicia (Greek) - Foliage [English speaking countries]
  • Phyllis (Greek) - Foliage [English, German and Greek speaking countries]
  • Rhea (Greek) - Earth [English speaking countries]

    Rhea is the Latin form of the Greek name Rheia. In Greek mythology, Rheia was a Titan, the sister and wife of Chronos, and the mother goddess who gave birth to many of the other major gods and goddesses. The name is most likely a form of 'era' (earth), al

  • Rhonda (Greek) - Rose; woman from Rhodes [English speaking countries]

    A modern coinage formed by blending the name Rhoda and Rhona. However, it is often taken as a Welsh name - 'rhon' (pike, lance) + 'da' (good).

  • Rita (Greek) - Pearl [English and Hindi speaking countries]

    Pet form of Margarita, and also a Sanskrit name meaning "righteous".

  • Ronda (Greek) - Rose; woman from Rhodes [English speaking countries]
  • Salena (Greek) - Moon [English speaking countries]
  • Salina (Greek) - Moon [English speaking countries]
  • Sanai (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]

    Sanai is likely patterned after the Arabic name Sanaa which has meaning as both an Arabic and Swahili derived name. It could also be a play on the Arabic traditional Saiyya. Sanai, however, is merely a modern creation or anglicization of such names, and t

  • Sandra (Greek) - Defending men [English and Estonian speaking countries]
  • Scotia (Greek) - Dark one [English speaking countries]

    Scotia was one of the names of Aphrodite, ancient Greek goddess of beauty. Scotia is the Latinised form of the Greek name.

  • Selena (Greek) - Moon [English speaking countries]
  • Selene (Greek) - Moon [English speaking countries]

    Selene was the Greek goddess of the Moon.

  • Selina (Greek) - Moon [English speaking countries]
  • Sofia (Greek) - Wisdom [English, Spanish and Swedish speaking countries]

    Scandinavian and Spanish spelling of Sophia.

    Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. It was named after the second oldest church in the capital, the Hagia Sophia or St Sofia Church.

    Sofia Coppola is an American film director.

  • Sofie (Greek) - Wisdom [English speaking countries]
  • Sondra (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]
  • Sonia (Greek) - Wisdom [English, Russian and Armenian speaking countries]

    Sonia Gandhi is the Italian-born President of the Indian National Congress. She is the widow of Rajiv Gandhi, the son of Indira Gandhi. Both Rajiv and Indira Gandhi were Indian Prime Minister.

    Sonia O'Sullivan is an Irish athlete.

  • Sonja (Greek) - Wisdom [English speaking countries]

    Slavic form of Sonya.

    "Red Sonja" is the name of a Marvel Comics heroine, and of a 1985 film featuring that character.

  • Sonya (Greek) - Wisdom [English and Russian speaking countries]

    Sonya is a Russian pet form of Sophia.

  • Sophia (Greek) - Wisdom [English, German, Greek and Italian speaking countries]

    The name Sophia is derived from the Greek word for "wisdom." In early religious and philosophical texts, characters who personified wisdom are referred to as "Sophia figures."

    Famous bearers include actress Sophia Loren, Sophia Myles and

  • Sophie (Greek) - Wisdom [English, French and German speaking countries]

    Sophie is a traditional French name, derived from the Greek meaning "wisdom".

    "Les Malheurs de Sophie" ("Sophie's Misfortunes") is a famous children's novel in France, written by Madame La Comtesse de Ségur and published in 1859.
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  • Staci (Greek) - Resurrection [English speaking countries]
  • Stacia (Greek) - Resurrection [English speaking countries]
  • Stacie (Greek) - Resurrection [English speaking countries]
  • Stacy (Greek) - Resurrection [English speaking countries]
  • Stefani (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]

    Stefani is a rarely used respelling of Stephanie.

  • Stefanie (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]
  • Stephaine (Greek) - Crown [English speaking countries]

    A respelling of the name Stephanie.

  • Tasia (Greek) - Resurrection [English speaking countries]

    Short form of Anastasia.

  • Taya (Greek) - Unknown, perhaps poor one [English and Russian speaking countries]

    Pet form of the Russian name Taisiya.

    Taya is mostly used in English-speaking countries as a modern coinage; the feminine form of Tay.

  • Tea (Greek) - Gift of God [English, Finnish and German speaking countries]

    Short form of Theodora.

  • Teresa (Greek) - Harvester [English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries]

    The exact meaning of Teresa is unknown, but it is likely to be from either the Greek word meaning "to harvest", the Greek word meaning "summer", or from the Greek island of Thera.

    This is a very popular Catholic name.

    St Tere

  • Teri (Greek) - Harvester [English speaking countries]
  • Terri (Greek) - Harvester [English speaking countries]

    Also created as a feminine equivalent of Terry.

  • Tess (Greek) - Harvester [English speaking countries]

    Tess (Teresa) is the heroine in Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel "Tess of the D'Ubervilles".

  • Tessa (Greek) - Harvester [English speaking countries]

    May also be of independent, though uncertain, origin.

    In the UK, a TESSA is a type of bank account (a Tax-Exempt Special Savings Account).

    Famous Tessas include British politician Tessa Jowell and actress Tessa Thompson.

  • Thalia (Greek) - To flourish; bloom [English speaking countries]

    Latinized form of the Greek Thaleia.
    In Greek mythology, Thalia is the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.
    This was also the name of one of the Three Graces, daughters of Zeus. Her sisters are Aglaia and Euphrosyne.

  • Thea (Greek) - Gift of god [English speaking countries]
  • Theresa (Greek) - Harvester [English speaking countries]
  • Therese (Greek) - Harvester [English, French and German speaking countries]

    Variant of Teresa. Alternative spelling: Thérèse. The name is used in French and German speaking countries mostly.

  • Tiesha (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]

    Modern coinage with no known meaning.

  • Tiffanie (Greek) - Manifestation of god [English speaking countries]

    A modern respelling of Tiffany.

  • Tiffany (Greek) - Manifestation of god [English speaking countries]

    Tiffany is a traditional name used by Catholic parents for daughters born on January 6th. Tiffany & Co. is a luxury brand of jewelry and is the Tiffany referred to in the title of the 1961 Audrey Hepburn movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

  • Trina (Greek) - Pure [English speaking countries]
  • Ulyssa (Greek) - Walker [English speaking countries]
  • Ulyssia (Greek) - Walker [English speaking countries]
  • Veronica (Greek) - Victory bringer [English, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian and Spanish speaking countries]

    Veronica is a genus of plants, the common name being speedwell.

    Though not mentioned in any of the four Gospels, St Veronica was supposed to have given a handkerchief to Jesus as he carried the cross. The face of Jesus later appeared on th

  • Veronika (Greek) - Victory bringer [English speaking countries]
  • Xandra (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]

    Very modern trendy name that is likely meant to be a shortened from of Alexandra.

  • Xanna (Greek) - N/A [English speaking countries]

    Modern coinage which is probably just a trendy spelling of the name Zanna which is a form of Suzanna.

  • Xanthia (Greek) - Yellow [English speaking countries]

    Variation on Xanthe, from the Greek word 'xanthos'.

  • Xena (Greek) - Foreigner [English speaking countries]

    Xena is perhaps best known today for being the name of the main character on a the hit US television show, "Xena: Warrior Princess."

  • Xene (Greek) - Foreigner [English and Greek speaking countries]
  • Xenia (Greek) - Welcoming [English speaking countries]
  • Xenobia (Greek) - The life of Zeus [English speaking countries]
  • Xyla (Greek) - Of the wooded land [English and Greek speaking countries]

    Probably a modern coinage derived from the Greek word Xylon, meaning "wood" or "wooded".

  • Xylia (Greek) - Of the wooded land [English and Greek speaking countries]

    A modern names likely derived from the Greek xylon, "wood" or "wooded".

  • Xylina (Greek) - Of the wooded land [English and Greek speaking countries]

    Probably a modern coinage derived from the Greek word Xylon, meaning "wood" or "wooded".

  • Yelena (Greek) - Wicker, reed, shoot; torch; basket [English speaking countries]

    A Russian form of Helen.

  • Yolanda (Greek) - Violet [English speaking countries]
  • Yolande (Greek) - Violet [English speaking countries]
  • Yolonda (Greek) - Violet [English speaking countries]
  • Zandra (Greek) - Defending men [English speaking countries]
  • Zaylee (Greek) - Dry [English speaking countries]

    Zaley and its variants is a modern American English coinage which could either come as a nickname for Azalea or from the name Azalea, or it is simply a case of someone exchanging a "Z" for the "H" in the popular Haley.

  • Zayley (Greek) - Dry [English speaking countries]

    Zaley and its variants is a modern American English coinage which could either come as a nickname for Azalea or from the name Azalea, or it is simply a case of someone exchanging a "Z" for the "H" in the popular Haley.

  • Zaylie (Greek) - Dry [English speaking countries]

    Zaley and its variants is a modern American English coinage which could either come as a nickname for Azalea or from the name Azalea, or it is simply a case of someone exchanging a "Z" for the "H" in the popular Haley.

  • Zenobia (Greek) - The life of Zeus [English and Polish speaking countries]

    In history, Zenobia of Palmyra was a North African queen descended from Cleopatra who campaigned through much of North Africa before being defeated by Rome.

    Zenobia was the name of a character who drowned herself in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "B

  • Zoe (Greek) - Life [English and Greek speaking countries]

    Zoe is a direct transliteration of the ancient Greek word 'zoe' (written 'zeta-omega-eta'). It is usually listed as meaning 'life', but it can also mean 'a (means of) living', 'subsistence', 'goods' or 'property'. It was the 54th most popular name for gir

  • Zoey (Greek) - Life [English speaking countries]

    Zoey is a respelling of the name Zoe probably created to emphasise the second syllable of the name. For more information see Zoe.

  • Zofia (Greek) - Wisdom [English and Polish speaking countries]

    Extremely popular in Poland.

Gender Neutral Names