Greek Names that Start With A

Anatole

Greek

"from the east, rising sun"

Anatole is one of the unique boys' names with an unusual-ish feel but an uncertain provenance, with a meaning related to sunrise and thus to fire. While it's Greek in origin, it is associated more…

Androcles

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

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…

Anatolios

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"…

Amphion

Greek mythology name

Son of Zeus known for musical abilities, an edgy choice for music-minded families.

Argo

Greek mythology name

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.

Alpheus

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…

Aristedes

Greek

"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.

Alvertos

Alvertos is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Alberto, the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Albert. The name ultimately derives from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' (adal) and…

Artemas

Greek

"gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"

This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.

Anthanasios

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,'…

Aesop

Greek

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

Aegis

Greek

"young goat"

Often found as a brand name in the hi-tech and industrial worlds.

Augustinos

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…

Achilios

Achilios is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from the legendary hero Achilles of Homer's Iliad. The name carries connotations of strength, bravery, and martial prowess. While less common…

Abacus

Greek word name

A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.