Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Vernada

Vernada is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Verna, which comes from Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring.' The suffix '-ada' gives it a rhythmic, melodious quality.…

Tasia

Tasia is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Anastasia, which comes from Greek meaning 'resurrection.' This shortened form maintains the melodic quality of its longer counterpart while…

Delta

Greek

"fourth letter; island formed at the mouth of a river"

Delta is an unusual vintage option, blending the sounds of Della and Etta. The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and a geographical term, used to describe an island formed at the mouth of a river,…

Darian

English variation of Darius, Latin from Greek and Persian, or Darren, English from Irish

"possessing goodness; little great one"

Unusual option, with a Waspy Connecticut air.

Berenice

Greek

"she who brings victory"

A name with a surprising amount of history--it was the name of the wife of Ptolemy I of Egypt, occurs in the New Testament, and belonged to a fourth century saint. In the US, it has long been spelled…

Daria

Feminine variation of Darius, Persian or Latin from Greek

"kingly or possess well"

An early Christian martyr, a bespectacled MTV cartoon heroine, and Canadian supermodel Daria Werbowy: Daria is a name that manages to feel contemporary and usable without being exactly stylish. Which…

Vernamina

Vernamina is a feminine name of rare occurrence, likely developed as an elaboration of the name Verna. Verna has Latin origins meaning 'spring-like' or 'flourishing,' and the -mina suffix adds a…

Tasoula

Tasoula is a feminine name of Greek origin, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Anastasia, though it can sometimes stand as an independent name. The suffix '-oula' in Greek adds an…

Alexandrina

Greek, variation of Alexandra,

"defending men"

Alexandrina is the most elaborate and unusual of the Alex- girls's names.The real first name of Queen Victoria, who was given it in honor of her godfather, Alexander I of Russia (her childhood…

Danaë

Greek

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

Damiana

Greek

"tame, domesticated"

This feminine form of Damian projects a positive and lilting image, a distinct contrast to its male counterpart.

Venedicta

Venedicta is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed.' It represents a feminized form of Benedict, with the initial consonant changed from 'b' to 'v' – a…

Mahail

Mahail is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Mihail, the Slavic and Romanian form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' Alternatively, it…

Melora

Greek

"golden apple"

Euphonic hybrid of the sounds of Melissa and Laura. Melora Hardin is an actress who was featured on The Office.

Damia

Greek

"spirit"

Greek nature goddess name that has a pleasing femininity. Damia is one of the more unusual goddess names newly fashionable for contemporary baby girls.

Melantha

Greek

"dark flower"

The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.

Damaris

Greek

"dominant woman"

In the New Testament, Damaris was an Athenian woman converted to Christianity by St. Paul. Known for her charitable work, her name was a favorite among the Puritans. Having slid off the bottom of the…

Basilia

Greek, feminine variation of Basil

Rare but attractive female form of Basil.

Mahaila

Mahaila is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Michaela or Mikayla, which derive from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' This alternative spelling incorporates…

Melania

Spanish and Greek variation of Melanie

"black"

The current wife of Donald Trump, Slovenian model Melania Knauss, brought this pretty version to the fore. Saint Melania was an heiress who freed thousands of enslaved people.