By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spanish from Greek
"golden flower, chrysanthemum"
Crisanta, while not related to Christine, would make a pretty and highly unusual alternative to that tried-and-true name. Because of its relationship to the chrysanthemum, the flower of the month of…
Greek
"order, beauty, universe"
Kosma sounds like a name from a 1950s science fiction movie. Better contemporary choice: Cosima.
"chorus-singer"
Corisande is a very unusual, haunting choice, with the aura of medieval romance--it is found in early Spanish romantic tales, arriving in the English-speaking world in the nineteenth century. 'La…
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
With the plethora of Alexes around, Xan (and Xander) have emerged as hot new nicknames for Alexander. Xan also stands well on its own. It can be found--not surprisingly--in several computer games.
Hebrew from Greek
"changing"
There is some disagreement whether there are one or two figures named Alpheus in the Bible. There's an Alpheus who's the father of James and an Alpheus who's the father of Levi, and if James and Levi…
Greek mythology name
Son of Zeus known for musical abilities, an edgy choice for music-minded families.
Anatolios is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing the fuller, more traditional form of the more common Anatoly or Anatoliy. The name derives from the Greek word "anatole," meaning "sunrise"…
Kostantina is a variant spelling of Constantina, the feminine form of Constantine, derived from the Latin 'constans' meaning 'steadfast' or 'constant.' This particular spelling reflects Greek…
"glorious man"
Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.
Andonios is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing a traditional variation of Antonios (the Greek form of Anthony). The name derives from the Roman family name Antonius, which may have meant…
Kosta as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. More commonly, Kosta is a masculine name in Slavic countries, particularly popular in Greece,…
The name of the ship sailed by Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece is now more often used for starch, trucks, and heavy machinery.
"son of the best"
This name of an early Greek Christian philosopher comes with a wizened, ancient air about it. Still, perhaps the nickname Ari might help it work for a baby to grow into.
"gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"
This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.
Greek, diminutive of Athanasios
"immortal"
Thanos originated as a short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning "immortal." It is composed of the elements a , a negative Greek prefix, and thanatos , meaning "death." St. Athanasius, who used…
Anthanasios is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of the Greek name Athanasios (or Athanasius in its Latinized form). Derived from the Greek word 'athanatos' meaning 'immortal,'…
Nicoline is a feminine name of Greek origin, functioning as a derivative of Nicholas (Nikolaos), which combines 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning 'victory of the people'. This elegant…
"glory-flower"
A highly unusual flower name that could give you Clio for short.
Augustinos is a masculine name with deep historical roots, representing the Greek form of Augustine. Derived from the Latin 'augustus' meaning 'great,' 'venerable,' or 'majestic,' it carries…
Roman mythology name
Only if you're hoping for your son to become a wine-besotted poet. To the ancient Romans, Bacchus was the god of agriculture, wine and fertility.
