Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Annys

Annys is a feminine name with medieval origins, representing an archaic spelling variant of Agnes or Annis. The name derives from the Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' This vintage spelling…

Lici

Lici is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from names like Alicia or Felicia. It can be viewed as a unique, shortened form or a standalone name. Lici offers a modern, concise alternative to…

Charmian

Greek

"joy"

This name was used by Shakespeare (who got it from Plutarch) in Antony and Cleopatra for one of the attendants of the Egyptian queen. An interesting possibility, it is heard occasionally in the UK,…

Angeliki

Greek, from Latin

"angel"

The Greek form of Angela / Angelica.

Melita

Greek

"honey"

A coffee filter.

Karissa

Spelling variation of Carissa

Both Karissa and Carissa are trending downward, along with the other issa names that first rose to popularity in the 1970s. Karissa fell out of the Top 1000 in 2014, two years after Carissa.

Alike

Alike is an uncommon feminine name that may have multiple origins. It could be a variation of Alice (of Germanic origin meaning 'noble' or 'kind'), a creative modern invention, or derive from a word…

Carissa

Greek

"grace"

Trending down, along with others of both the Car and the issa groups.

Calypso

Greek

"she who hides"

Melodic, rhythmic, and poetic in sound, Calypso is a name with connections to music, mythology, space, and pop culture. A distinctive was to nickname Callie or even Pip, it has that charming -o…

Ange

Ange is a feminine name of French origin meaning 'angel,' though it can occasionally be used for boys in France as well. Simple yet evocative, this name directly references celestial beings and…