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Greek Girl Names

  1. Iphigenia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of royal birth"

    • Description:

      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.
  2. Zeta

    • Origin:

      Variation of Zita or Greek letter name

    • Description:

      The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, popularized by Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones -- Zeta was her grandmother's first name. Zeta can also refer to the letter Z, the last in the Roman alphabet, or be a spelling variation of Zita, a name with several possible origins and meanings.
  3. Thisbe

    • Origin:

      Greek mythological name, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      Thisbe, the name of a beautiful but tragic lover in mythology, is lively and cute -- in a slightly thistly, prickly way. Ovid retold the story of Thisbe and Pyramus, young lovers in ancient Babylon kept apart by family rivalry, which was the inspiration for Romeo and Juliet. A modern bearer of the name is writer Thisbe Nissen.

      In Sarah Dessen's novel Along for the Ride, the baby daughter is named Thisby, nn Isby.

  4. Sibley

    • Origin:

      Variation of Sybil, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "seer, oracle"

    • Description:

      Meet my sibling, Sibley. Joking aside, Sibley sounds more possible than ever thanks to its trendy -ley ending and the new stylishness of big sister name Sybil.
  5. Zita

    • Origin:

      Italian or Persian; Greek

    • Meaning:

      "little girl; seeker"

    • Description:

      A thirteenth-century Tuscan saint, patron of homemakers, Zita is the kind of name that sounded really creative in an earlier era.
  6. Acantha

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "thorn, prickle"

    • Description:

      Acantha is one of the unique baby names in the stylish mythological category that also might count as a flower name. In Greek mythology, Acantha was a nymph beloved by Apollo. An unusual and attractive choice that could make a creative way to honor a grandma Rose.
  7. Calantha

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lovely flower"

    • Description:

      Another of the new Greek-accented Cal- names.
  8. Xenobia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of Zeus"

    • Description:

      As long as nobody connects it with xenophobia -- the fear of strangers and the unknown.
  9. Dionne

    • Origin:

      Greek, feminine variation of Dion

    • Meaning:

      "divine"

    • Description:

      Dionne is an Americanized version of the Greek Dione, with many sub-versions of its own, identified with singer Dionne Warwick. It was also the surname of the Canadian quintuplets born in 1934, who gained worldwide fame as the first kown quints to survive to adulthood.
  10. Sirena

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "entangler"

    • Description:

      Sounds like Serena, but refers to the mythological sirens -- half woman, half bird -- who virtually sang men to death. Not a great role model for your little girl.
  11. Parthenia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "chaste maiden"

    • Description:

      Parthenia may be a bit unwieldy, but does conjure up majestic images of the Parthenon. It was briefly in the US charts in the late 19th century.
  12. Evathia

    • Description:

      Evathia is an uncommon feminine name with Greek origins. It likely derives from 'Evanthia,' meaning 'blooming flower' or 'beautiful flower,' combining elements of 'ev' (good) and 'anthos' (flower). This elegant name carries connotations of beauty, growth, and natural vitality. Though rare in mainstream usage, Evathia appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with classical roots and feminine qualities. The name has a rhythmic, melodious quality with its three syllables and soft sounds. Those who choose Evathia may appreciate its connection to Greek heritage while offering their daughter a name that stands out while maintaining traditional feminine elegance.

  13. Letha

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "forgetfulness"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Greek variation of Melanie

    • Meaning:

      "black"

    • Description:

      The current wife of Donald Trump, Slovenian model Melania Knauss, brought this pretty version to the fore. Saint Melania was an heiress who freed thousands of enslaved people.
  15. Zelena

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Selena

    • Description:

      See SELENA.
  16. Tassia

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Anastasia, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "resurrection"

    • Description:

      Tassia is an obscure short form used mostly in Russia and Eastern Europe, where the name Anastasia as in the executed Russian princess is common. Rarely found in the English-speaking world, Tassia could make a distinctive and attractive nickname for this elegant royal name and can easily stand on its own.
  17. Dree

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Andrea, feminine form of Andrew

    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"

    • Description:

      This unique one-syllable name was added to the mix by Mariel Hemingway for her now grown model/actress daughter; it could make a distinctive middle name or Bree substitute.
  18. Thetis

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "dogmatic"

    • Description:

      This name of the mythological mother of Achilles might suffer from English speakers making the rhyming association to the word fetus. The traditional Greek pronunciation might alleviate that problem.
  19. Lamia

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      Name of mythological fiend who seduced young men and then ate them, which inspired the Keats poem "Lamia." Described in mythology as a snake with the head and breasts of a woman, this name has been considered in modern times as a vampire name. And if all that isn't discouraging enough, there's the "lame" connection.
  20. Theora

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "a thinker or watcher"

    • Description:

      Soft and gentle, but feels like a less meaningful contraction of Theodora.