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Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Pan

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "all or shepherd"

    • Description:

      Pan is the Greek god with the legs of a goat and the body of a pipes-playing man known for his mischievousness. Pan is also the god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility. Pan is also a Hindi name meaning leaf or feather.
  2. Hilary

    • Origin:

      Latin from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "cheerful, happy"

    • Description:

      Hilary (also spelled with two 'l's) is a hot potato of a name, so closely identified with Sen. Clinton that it's hard for most parents to see it as a baby name. A pity, really, as it's got so much going for it: the popular, rhythmic three-syllable structure, the fact that it's strong but light, proper but jaunty, with an irresistible meaning -- having the same root as hilarious.
  3. Psyche

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "breath"

    • Description:

      This name of the mortal girl loved by Eros is too loaded with psyche/psycho/psychic associations. The mythological Psyche became goddess of the soul.
  4. Tana

    • Origin:

      English, Frisian, Spanish, Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "thought or sweetheart"

    • Description:

      An Ethiopian place-name and multicultural diminutive for many names, including the Slavic Tatiana and the Spanish Cayetana. Tana is also a rare Frisian name, meaning "thought", as well as a masculine name meaning "sweetheart" in the Turkic Karachay-Balkar language.
  5. Hercules

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "glory of Hera"

    • Description:

      Any boy with this name, a synonym for power via the Greek mythology figure, better be strong of body, and of psyche.
  6. Bernice

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "she who brings victory"

    • Description:

      Rarely heard today-- it fell off the list around 1980--Bernice is a biblical name of Greek origin. In the Bible, she is a sister of King Agrippa.
  7. Stasia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "resurrection"

    • Description:

      Anastasia is a lovely yet very long name, and Stasia is a fresher, classier short form than Stacy.
  8. Lalage

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to chatter"

    • Description:

      An interesting name despite the pronunciation challenge. It has literary roots, both in the classical poetry of Horace, and as a character in John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman. Appealing nicknames are Lalla and Lally.
  9. Xenophon

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "foreign voice"

    • Description:

      This name of an ancient Greek historian sounds too long-ago and faraway to consider for a modern child.
  10. Ioanna

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Joanna

    • Description:

      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.
  11. Popi

    • Description:

      Popi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek contexts, it can be a diminutive of Kalliopi, meaning 'beautiful voice.' It also appears as a nickname in Hispanic communities, possibly derived from names like Penelope or Guadalupe. The name has a cheerful, playful quality with its repeating 'p' sound and easy pronunciation. Popi remains relatively uncommon as a formal given name in most Western countries but may be found as a nickname or in Mediterranean regions. The name's short, bright sound gives it an inherently upbeat quality that conveys warmth and friendliness. As a given name, Popi offers multicultural appeal with its connections to both Greek and Hispanic naming traditions.

  12. Orestes

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from the mountain"

    • Description:

      A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times since records began.
  13. Tigris

    • Description:

      Tigris is a masculine name derived from the famous Tigris River, one of the major rivers of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). The river's name itself comes from the Old Persian word "tigra" meaning "fast" or "arrow-like," referring to the swift flow of the river. As a name, Tigris carries connotations of strength, historic significance, and natural power. It's extremely rare as a given name in most countries, making it a distinctive choice. The name may appeal to parents interested in ancient history, geography, or seeking names with connections to significant natural landmarks. Tigris also evokes the image of a tiger due to the similar sound, adding undertones of wildness and majesty.

  14. Eustacia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fruitful"

    • Description:

      Eustacia, the ancestor of mid-century fave Stacy, is just the kind of fusty old relic that might be polished up for modern use. Eustacia Vye is the central character of Thomas Hardy's The Return of the Native.
  15. Aesop

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Description:

      There once was a moralizing fabulist who tried to make it as a baby name...and failed.
  16. Leviticus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "belonging to the Levites"

    • Description:

      Old Testament book way too heavy to carry.
  17. Theora

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "a thinker or watcher"

    • Description:

      Soft and gentle, but feels like a less meaningful contraction of Theodora.
  18. Malva

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "slender, delicate"

    • Description:

      Your zany neighbor, the one who's a potter and has five cats.
  19. Urania

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "heavenly"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the sea"

    • Description:

      Another culture's take on the Hailey/Halle phenomenon.

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