Names from my Greek family- Modern Greek

Eleni

Greek variation of Helen

A common choice in Greece, Eleni is starting to rise in the US too thanks to its bouncy rhythm and cool -i ending. Also familiar in England and Wales, Eleni was chosen for 255 girls in the US in…

Evangelia

Evangelia is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'bearer of good news' or 'messenger of good tidings.' It shares its roots with the word 'evangelist' and the male name Evangelos. While relatively…

Ioanna

Greek variation of Joanna

Ioanna may be an original spin on the Joanna family, but American tongues may have trouble wrapping themselves around all its vowels. Ioanna is pronounced ee-oh-ah-nah.

Kalliope

Greek

"beautiful voice"

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…

Panagiota

Greek

"devotee of the Virgin Mary"

From the Greek title of the Virgin Mary, Panagia, which "all holy".

Paraskevi

Greek

"preparation; Friday"

Variant of Paraskeve, used in Greece.

Stavroula

Greek

"cross"

Feminine form of Stavros, often nicknamed Vroula.