Greek Names

Zoe, Seraphina, Zephyr, Ilaria, and Zara are stylish choices and this Greek name combines many of the sounds. Meaning "of the West WInd", it might be considered a feminine form of  the Greek god name Zephyros, though it is also used as an epithet for the goddess Aphrodite and the name of a mountain and a plain on the planet Mars. 

Zephyria

An elaborate form of Delphina, also spelled as Delphinia. It is associated with the Greek city of Delphi. 

Delphinea

Possibly used as a diminutive form of the Greek name Mnemosyne, this distinctive choice is associated with the Titan Goddess of memory and remembrance. Derived from the Greek mneme meaning "memory", this name would be pronounced as MNEH-mo in Ancient Greek but as NIM-o in English. Musician and author Michelle Zauner and musician Peter Bradley announced Mnemo as their baby's name in 2026.

Mnemo

Possibly derived from the Greek names Mneme, Mnemon, and Mnemosyne, this distinctive choice could mean "memory" or "unforgetting, mindful". Associated with a Titan Goddess and one of the three Greek muses, the name would be said as MNEH-mo in Ancient Greek but as NIM-o in English. 
 
Musician and author Michelle Zauner and musician Peter Bradley announced Mnemo as their baby's name in 2026.

Intriguing and unusual in a class of names growing in style and popularity, Kacia is related to the "Cas" names, which include the similar-sounding Cassia and sisters. Akacia is a variation of the botanical Acacia.

Kacia

Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the daughter of Oceanus, supreme ruler of the sea, and also a Cretan woman so beautiful that when she died the Gods made purple flowers grow around her grave.
 Iantha is also used.
 Ianthe was a favorite of the pastoral poets of the seventeenth century and then again in the early nineteenth. She appears in the works of Shelley, Barbara Pym and Georgette Heyer. Writer Richard Brautigan named his daughter Ianthe.

Ianthe

Iolanthe is known primarily through the 1882  Gilbert & Sullivan operetta of that name, in which the title character is a fairy. Iolanthe is a softer version of Yolanda, and is the kind of multi-syllabic classical name once considered too weighty for a modern baby girl, but now within the realm of possibility--this one as a dramatic twist on Violet. The biggest drawback is its variety of legitimate pronunciations in English.

Iolanthe

An alternate spelling of Yolanda, used in some of the Romance languages.

Iolanda

Iolande is a feminine name with medieval European heritage, representing a variant of Yolanda or Iolanthe. Derived from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet flower) and 'anthos' (flower), it literally means 'violet flower.' This elegant name was popularized in the medieval period, particularly in France and other parts of Europe. With its romantic, flowing sound and noble history, Iolande evokes images of courtly elegance and natural beauty. Though less common than its variants in modern usage, it maintains an air of sophisticated distinction. The name has occasional appearances in literature and historical contexts, adding to its cultured appeal. Iolande offers parents a name with classic European roots and a delicate, floral meaning.

Iolande

Also relating to the sea and the islands, this name is a bit more melodic than its cousins. 

Ionia

In mythology, Iphigenia was sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon -- a difficult legacy to pass on to a daughter, and only one reason the name is hardly ever used. 

Iphigenia

Hyacinthe is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the name of the purple-blue flower called hyacinth. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo. The feminine form Hyacinthe has been more common in French-speaking regions than in English-speaking countries. It carries an air of classical elegance and floral beauty. Though never widely popular in the United States or United Kingdom, the name has maintained a steady presence in France and among families with French heritage. Parents might choose this name for its beautiful sound, classical references, floral connection, and distinctly feminine yet sophisticated quality.

Hyacinthe

Hyacynthe is a rare feminine name derived from the Greek Hyakinthos, referring to the hyacinth flower and the mythological figure Hyacinthus, a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo. The traditional spelling 'Hyacinthe' is more common in French contexts, while this variant with a 'y' adds a distinctive touch. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was accidentally killed by Apollo, and from his blood sprang the hyacinth flower, giving the name associations with beauty, rebirth, and tragic love. As a name, Hyacynthe carries an ethereal, vintage quality with literary and botanical connections. Extremely rare in contemporary usage, it appeals to parents seeking a name with classical origins and profound symbolic meaning, while also appreciating its delicate, flowering quality and unusual character.

Hyacynthe

Yannia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the masculine name Yannis, which is a variant of John meaning "God is gracious." The feminine form adds a soft, elegant quality while maintaining the name's traditional roots. Yannia remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive and exotic appeal. Its melodic sound pattern with the flowing 'nn' consonant blend makes it both memorable and graceful. The name has seen modest usage in Mediterranean countries and Hispanic communities, though it maintains its status as a unique choice that balances traditional origins with contemporary style.

Yannia

Jocasta is a mythological name fashionably used in England, but mostly ignored here. She was the mother of Oedipus, King of Thebes, whom he (oops) unwittingly married. If you can ignore that small error in judgment, you'll find an interesting and attractive J name that's neither overused nor terminally dated. 
 Jocasta is also a moon of Jupiter, and a Cloud Atlas character, playing in the film by Halle Berry.

Jocasta

One of a number of similar forms of the "violet" name family used throughout Europe — others include Yolanda, Violante and Iolanthe.

Jolán

May be the most modern, stylish Catherine nickname: more unusual than Kate or Cate, with an animal and word name edge.  Cat Power is a trendy folksinger.

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.

Lalage

Letha is taken from Lethe, the mythological River of Oblivion.  Letha now sounds as if it's missing a first syllable. 

Letha

In Greek mythology, Lethe was the name of one of the five rivers in Hades, the underworld. Lethe was also the name of the Greek spirit of forgetfulness and oblivion, with whom the river was often identified. 

Lethe

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 41)

Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)