Greek Names that Start With A

A long name with plenty of grandeur and plenty of grounding nicknames, Apollodora could make an interesting alternative to Apolline and Apollinia, and to Isadora, Theodora, and Dorothea. Meaning "gift of Apollo", Apollo being the Ancient Greek god of the sun, music, prophecy, and art, it is a feminine form of the masculine Apollodorus.
 
While it would make a rare and daring choice, with Apollo, Aurora, and Athena becoming familiar, it doesn't seem as out there as it might once have done. Add into that the nicknames Polly, Alora, Dollie, Dora, Rory, Lolo, Lola, Allie, Ollie, and Lora, it could be one to consider.

Apollodora

A long and ancient feeling choice, Apollodorus blends the name of the Greek god of the sun with the element dorons, meaning "gift". Also written as Apollodoros, it was historically borne by several Greek scholars and historians, along with an artist and sculptor.

Apollodorus

A variation of the Ancient Greek Apollodorus, this French form may appeal to those looking for something truly unexpected, but who also enjoy the likes of Theodore, Isidore, Apollo, Atticus, and Atlas. Blending the name of the Greek god of the sun, music, and prophecy with the element doron, meaning "gift", it could offer the nicknames Pol, Pollo, Rory, Ollie, Odie, and Lorie.

Apollodore

Also appearing as Andronikos, this Latinized Ancient Greek name is reminiscent of more popular choices such as Andrew, Andreas, Nickolas, and Atticus. Made up of the elements aner (meaning "man") and nike (meaning "victory"), it's a strong, albeit heavy choice.
 
Appearing in the New Testament and borne by a number of emperors, saints, poets, and scholars, the name is also associated with the Shakespeare play Titus Andronicus. A bloodthirsty revenge play, loved in its time but rejected by the Victorians, it involves sacrifices, murder, executions, and being baked in a pie. 
 
Pronounced as ahn-drawn-NEE-kus in Latin, it is also heard as an-drawn-ih-kus in English.

Andronicus

More familiar in its Latinized form, Andronicus (likely thanks to Shakespeare's gory revenge play), Andronikos is the Greek variation. Associated with a number of saints and Roman emperors, this form is also borne by contemporary football player, Andronikos Kakoullis.

Andronikos

Sometimes written as Antinoos, this name was borne by a lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd Century. After his early death, the emperor had him venerated and worshipped as a god. 
 
Literally translating to "against the mind" or "against thought" and interpreted as meaning "opposite in character" or "resistant", the name appears in Greek mythology, worn by a particularly violent and deceitful suitor of Penelope, wife of Odysseus. Played by Robert Pattinson in the 2026 movie adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, this mythological choice has yet to appear in the US stats.

Antinous

Andromache is a name found scattered throughout ancient literature. She was Hector's long-suffering wife in The Iliad and The Odyssey, featured in The Trojan Women and Andromache by Euripides, then later appeared in Shakepeare's Troilus and Cressida, and Jean Racine's 1667 play Andromaque. It has not made many appearances in the modern world, but now Charlize Theron's character in The Old Guard 2 is named Andromache, nickname Andy.

Andromache

Agathe is a hugely popular name in contemporary France, even if it's English-speaking counterparts have not yet warmed to the usual English version, Agatha. The two-syllable French pronunciation is sure to trip up non-French speakers.

Agathe

Borne by the mother of Odysseus in Greek mythology, Anticlea (also spelled as Anticleia or Antikleia) could be an interesting alternative to Cleo, Antigone, and Anthea. Meaning "against fame" or "compared to glory". In Homer's Odyssey, she appears to her son in the underworld.

Anticlea

A variation of the Ancient Greek Athanasius, Atanas has the powerful meaning of "immortal". Drawn from the Greek elements thanatos ("death") and the negative prefix, a</e>, this Bulgarian and Macedonian comes with the nickname Tase (TAH-seh).

Atanas

A seriously classic <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/434/baby-names-that-mean-love">name meaning love</a>, Adelpha is also the name for a genus of butterflies.

Adelpha

Greek names that start with the letter A for boys and girls, including Apollodora, Apollodorus, Apollodore, Andronicus, Andronikos, Antinous, Andromache, Agathe, Anticlea, Atanas, and Adelpha. (Page 9)

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