Greek Girl Names

Rare but attractive female form of Basil.

Alternative (rarer) spelling of Roxanne.

Cassiane, also spelled Kassiani or Kasiani, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Cassiane, traditionally sung on Tuesday of Easter Week in the Greek Orthodox Church, is associated with fallen women. The 9th century saint Cassiane was supposed to be in love with the Emperor Theophilos, who rejected her when she proved to be more intelligent than he.

Agapi has a sweet meaning of love and affection, but though this name is used in modern Greece, it's one of the Greek names for girls that has not yet emigrated to the US along with so many of her sisters.

Original form of the more familiar Calliope, the muse of epic poetry. A calliope is a musical instrument sometimes called the steam organ, frequently found on carousels. With its rhythmic sound, this is one name that embodies its meaning.

Meet my sibling, Sibley. Joking aside, Sibley sounds more possible than ever thanks to its trendy -ley ending and the new stylishness of big sister name Sybil.

A modern spelling variation of the Top 100 name Melanie, notably used among Spanish speakers. It has been in the US Top 1000 since 2001, rising and falling year by year. 2024 was a good year for the name when it re-entered the Top 500 having been given to over 700 girls.

Spiritual in multiple senses of the word, Epiphany has been given to a handful of girls since the late 1980s, peaking in 1988 when it was given to 55 babies, following the release of the movie Angel Heart in 1987, which featured a character of the name, played by Lisa Bonet.

This can be a short form of any Greek girls' name starting with 'Ef', such as Efstraria or Efrosini. It has also been suggested as a possible nickname for Elizabeth.

A Greek goddess of music and poetry, Danaë has a novel yet familiar sound.

The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.

This spelling variation hasn't followed cousins Zoe and Zoey up the charts. Even though there are a number of feasible spellings, Zoie along with Zooey might cause some unwanted confusion.

Flower name that sounds a bit too much like a disease.

This adorable name of the young daughter on "Big Love" might be thought of as a variation of Tansy, an obscure flower name whose star may rise on the heels of such current favorites as Lily and Daisy.

The French word for angel is Ange, but Angèle is the French version of the name Angela, and feels much fresher nowadays.

Poetic though thorny.

Ursa might be a good choice if you're looking for a bear name for your daughter but want to avoid the She Witch curse placed on Ursula by Disney's The Little Mermaid. Too bad, because Ursula is a classic and lovely name, but Ursa has less baggage.

The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.

Stefania is the feminine form of Stefan, ultimately derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This elegant name has been used throughout Europe for centuries, particularly popular in Italy, Poland, Romania, and other Eastern European countries. Stefania was the name of several royal and noble women throughout history, contributing to its sophisticated image. In English-speaking countries, it remains less common than the variant Stephanie, giving it a touch of exotic flair. The name carries connotations of dignity, achievement and victory, referencing the laurel wreaths that were placed on the heads of winners in ancient Greece. Stefania combines classic heritage with a melodious quality.