Greek Names

The Italian form of the saint name Hermegoras, Ermacora is a rare but less clunky option. Associated with the first bishop of Aquileia, Italy in the 3rd century, Ermacora blends the name of the messenger god Hermes with the Greek agora and can be interpreted as meaning "assembly of Hermes" or more literally as "marketplace by the boundary marker".
 
The name is more likely to be used as a surname than a given name, as in the case of footballer Frederico Ermacora and politician Felix Ermacora. Celebrated Italian solider and veteran, Ermacora Zuliani, was one first name bearer, however.

Ermacora

An elaborate and pretty diminutive of Esther, Estirola may appeal to fans of Estella and Estrella who also want a name with Old Testament connections. In Judeo-Spanish, it would be pronounced as es-ti-ROH-la, while in Judeo-Greek, it would be es-TI-ro-la. 
 
Estirola is rarely used as a given name.

Estirola

An alternative spelling of Eurydice, the name of Orpheus's wife in Greek Mythology. 

Euridyce

In Greek mythology, Euryclea (or Eurycleia) is the dedicated nurse of both Odysseus and his son Telemachus. When Odysseus returns from his long journey in disguise, she recognizes him, but keeps his secret, and later informs him on who has been unfaithful in his absence. 
 
A way to nicknames Clea and Cleo, it means "wide glory" or "wide fame".

Euryclea

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 carries strong spiritual associations across many cultures. The name's brevity gives it a distinctive quality compared to longer forms like Angela or Angelica. Ange has maintained consistent usage in French-speaking regions but remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, where it offers a subtle, sophisticated alternative to more common angelic names. The name conveys qualities of purity, goodness, and spiritual beauty within its compact, elegant form.

Ange

A sweet and musical variation of Evangeline or Evangelia, Evangelie may be considered a French form of the name in the style of Amelie, Elodie, and Eulalie. While it would typically be written as Évangélie among French speakers, this spelling may appeal in countries where accents are less commonly used.

Ultimately derived from Greek, Evangelie means "bearer of good news", though in Dutch (and in Afrikaans), it is also the word for gospel, adding a spiritual layer to the name. 
 
A rare option, Evangelie has never made the US stats, but it may being to appeal as Evangeline climbs the charts.

Evangelie

An elaborate alternative to stylish Evangeline, Evangelisa is a rare choice with familiar and popular sounds. Ultimately deriving from the Greek euangelos meaning "bringer of good news", this form may be interpreted in several different ways.
 
On one hand, it may just be viewed as an elaboration of Evangeline, however, it could also be a blend of Elisa and Evangeline. In the latter case, it could be interpreted as meaning "bearer of good news, pledged to God". 
 Alternatively, it may be a spin on the name Evangelista, usually said to mean "preacher, Evangelist", and therefore closely connected to the main writers of of the New Testament, John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke, though it could also be a spin on the wordevangelize (meaning "to preach the gospel").
 
Used occasionally in the Philippines, the US, Zambia. and England, it is a very rare option, but with nicknames Eva, Evie, Angie, and Isa, it could make an interesting one to consider.

Evangelisa

A sleek and pretty alternative to the rising star Evangeline, Evangelise may be interpreted in a variety of ways. On one hand, it may simply be an elaboration of Evangeline, ultimately from the Greek euangelos meaning "bringer of good news", however, it may also be a blend of Elise and Evangeline and thus interpreted as "bearer of good news, pledged to God".
 
Alternatively, it may be a spin of the words evangelize (meaning "to preach the gospel") or Evangelist, associated with the four main writers of the New Testament, John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke. 
 
A rare choice, it is occasionally used in Nigeria and South Africa, though its sounds could make it a unique but familiar sounding option, and an interest way to the nickname Evie.

Evangelise

While this name might lean feminine to English speakers, it is in fact a unisex name notably borne by 15th-century physicist and mathematician, Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the barometer. Derived from the from the Greek euangelos, may be interpreted as meaning "preacher of gospel", though for a more secular option, you could read it as "sharer of good news". It is closely associated with the Four Evangelists in The New Testament, Mathew, Luke, Mark, and John, which could help it appeal to Evangelicals.

Evangelista

A spin on Evangeline or Evangelista, Evangelita is a spirited yet elegant choice, associated with sharing Evangelical beliefs, or bringing good news. It is predominantly used in South America and in the Philippines. 

Evangelita

Used as the modern Greek form of Eugenia and as an alternative transcription of the Russian Yevgeniya, and the Bulgarian Evgeniya, this name is pronounced differently depending on location and language. In Bulgarian, it would be ehv-GEH-nee-yuh (with a hard G sound) while in Russian, it would be either yiv-GYEH-nih-ya or iv-GYEH-nih-ya. In mordern Greek, however, the sound would be slightly softer: ehv-yeh-NEE-uh. 
 
Notable bearers of the name include figure skaters Evgenia Medvedeva, Evgenia Shishkova, and Evgenia Tarasova, photographer Evgenia Arbugaeva, playwright Evgenia Citkowitz, and social media star Evgenia Soloveva.

Evgenia

A modern Greek variation of the mythological Eurydice, memorably borne by the wife of musician Orpheus whom he fails to save from the underworld, after he breaks the condition set by Hades of not looking back at her. 
 
Pronounced as ehv-ree-DHEE-kee, dh like sound at the start of thin or them, this contemporary form is associated with the Greek Cypriot singer Evridiki Theokleous who has represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest multiple times. There's also TV presenter Evridiki Valvani and content creator Evridiki Papadopoulou.
 
The name has the empowering meaning of "wide justice" and the cute-but--sassy nickname, Kiki.

Evridiki

A variation of the Ancient Greek Eugenia, this form is likely inspired by the modern Greek transcription: Evgenia. Pronounced as ehv-yeh-NEE-a, this spelling may appeal to those living outside of Greece who want it said correctly. 

Evyenia

The French word for angel is Ange, but Angèle is the French version of the name Angela, and feels much fresher nowadays.

Angèle

Anemone is a floral name that relates to the ancient Greek myth of the famous love story of Aphrodite and Adonis, in which Aphrodite transforms her wounded lover's blood into a flower, the crimson anemone, whose blossoms are opened by the wind — accounting for its other name, windflower.
 This makes an interesting, if challenging, choice for someone seeing an unusual flower name.

Anemone

Feodore is a masculine name with noble Russian roots, serving as a variant of the more common Theodore. Derived from Greek elements meaning 'gift of God,' Feodore carries the same profound meaning but with a distinctly Slavic character. 

The name was borne by several Russian nobles and royals, including Grand Duke Feodor Alexandrovich of Russia. While Theodore remains widely used internationally, Feodore offers a more uncommon alternative with historical depth. The name experienced limited popularity in Imperial Russia but has remained rare elsewhere. 

Feodore

A fiery and mythological name, Flegont is the Russian variation of the Greek name Phlegon. In Greek mythology, it is the name of one of the horses that pull the chariot of Helios (the sun god), while in the Bible, it appears as the name of one of the seventy disciples in the New Testament. 
 
A notable bearer of this form is the 19th century writer, Flegont Arsenyevich Arsenyev, and the name also appears in the 1848 play, Fortune's Fool by Ivan Turgenev.

Flegont

Associated with the sun god Apollo via the masculine forms of Phoebus and Phoibos, Foivi is a distinctive looking variation of Phoebe, used as the modern Greek form. Also appearing as Fivi, Phoivi and Phoibe, it is used (albeit fairly quietly) in Greece. 

Foivi

A modern variation of Phoibus — more familiar in its Latinized form of Phoebus — this is one of the names of the sun god Apollo. Occasionally used in Greece, it has been notably borne by songwriter Evangelos-Phoebus Tassopoulos, who sometimes uses Foivos as a professional name, by politician and lawyer Foivos Ioannidis, and by musician Foivos Delivorias. 
 
Fivos and Phivos are spelling variations.

Foivos

The classic Helen is typically used for girls, connected as it is to Helen of Troy, often described as the most beautiful woman in Greece and the Ancient World. However, it has in fact featured in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century, peaking in 1927, when it was given to more than 90 boys.  Given to more than 700 girls in a recent year, it last appeared in the stats for boys back in 2004, when it was given to 5. 

Helen

Greek names include choices from ancient mythology along with modern Greek names both familiar to English speakers and those used mainly in Greece. As 

 become more popular, Greek baby names are found more often in nurseries and on playgrounds around the world.

 for girls include Alexandra, Chloe, Katherine, Sophia, and Zoe. For boys, Greek names in the US Top 300 include Alexander, Andrew, Elias, Lucas, and Phoenix. In 

 include Constantine, Nicholas, Eleni, and Vasiliki.

today include Atalanta, Kassia, Timon, and Xan. Baby names drawn from ancient Greek myth include Pandora, Calypso, and Zephyr.



Many Greek baby names have traveled far and wide from their origins in Greece. But there are other Greek names that are attracting new interest that are more distinctly Greek: Cassia and Ione for girls, for instance, and Homer and Linus for boys.



If you’re interested in Greek names for your baby, here is our full range, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

Greek baby names for girls and boys with meanings and popularity, including top Greek names such as Theodore and Ophelia along with hundreds of unique Greek names. (Page 40)

Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)