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Greek Girl Names

  1. Celena

    • Description:

      Celena is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, primarily considered a variant spelling of Selena or Celina. The name ultimately derives from Greek origins related to 'selene,' meaning 'moon,' giving it associations with luminosity, mystery, and celestial beauty. The spelling variation with 'C' instead of 'S' gives the name a slightly different visual appeal while maintaining the same melodic pronunciation. Celena gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s but remains relatively uncommon. The name has a romantic, flowing quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. Parents might choose Celena for its elegant sound, celestial connections, and the balance it strikes between being recognizable yet not overly common.

  2. Cleopatra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "glory of the father"

    • Description:

      A royal name in ancient Egypt that's never quite made it to the modern world, though nickname Cleo is widely used. Other now-extinct Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora and Cleola, achieved some popularity in the early 20th century when there was a crazy for all things Egypt-related as the ancient tombs were opened and artifacts displayed. In the US, Cleopatra became a popular silent film in 1917 starring Theda Bara.
  3. Alexandrina

    • Origin:

      Greek, variation of Alexandra,

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alexandrina is the most elaborate and unusual of the Alex- girls's names.The real first name of Queen Victoria, who was given it in honor of her godfather, Alexander I of Russia (her childhood nickname was Drina), it would make a distinctive pick, even though some might find five syllables a bit much. It was particularly popular in Scotland in the 1930s.
  4. Melantha

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "dark flower"

    • Description:

      The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.
  5. Niobe

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      The mythological queen whose perpetual weeping for her slain children turned her into a stone has always cast a pall over this name. Still, when other names with less-than-savory associations -- Delilah, Ophelia, Persephone -- are becoming popular, parents might want to consider this one of the more unusual mythology names for girls.
  6. Hali

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the sea"

    • Description:

      Another culture's take on the Hailey/Halle phenomenon.
  7. Meg

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary than Peg, more stylish than Megan, and still one of the best diminutives of Margaret.

      Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Anne.

  8. Cynara

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "thistly plant"

    • Description:

      Poetic though thorny.
  9. Nemea

    • Origin:

      Greek place-name

    • Description:

      The name of a famous valley in ancient Greece, with ties to the historic Nemean Games.
  10. Astraia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "star"

    • Description:

      Astraia -- or Astraea or Asteria -- is the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who became the constellation Virgo. While largely unknown today, this is one of the Greek goddess names that may be rediscovered.
  11. Galen

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "healer, calm"

    • Description:

      The final n makes this choice infinitely more modern than Gail.
  12. Effy

    • Origin:

      Greek, diminutive of Euphemia

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      This can be a short form of any Greek girls' name starting with 'Ef', such as Efstraria or Efrosini. It has also been suggested as a possible nickname for Elizabeth.
  13. Kallista

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "most beautiful"

    • Description:

      Actress Flockhart popularized the C version, but this works, too.
  14. Katharine

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      This is the spelling that old-time film star Katharine Hepburn used, and it's still favored by fans wanting to reference her classic strength and beauty. But in general, it's losing ground to Katherine and even Ms. Hepburn's own favorite short form, Kate.
  15. Kalliope

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful voice"

    • Description:

      Original form of the more familiar Calliope, the muse of epic poetry. A calliope is a musical instrument sometimes called the steam organ, frequently found on carousels. With its rhythmic sound, this is one name that embodies its meaning.
  16. Basilia

    • Origin:

      Greek, feminine variation of Basil

    • Description:

      Rare but attractive female form of Basil.
  17. Epiphany

    • Origin:

      Word name, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "manifestation, striking appearance"

    • Description:

      Epiphany is based on the ancient Greek word for a feeling or realization that comes upon you suddenly. It often relates to the divine, as in the realization that Christ is the son of God. The Feast of the Epiphany, which commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus, takes place on January 6, ranking Epiphany among the unique January baby names. As word names and spiritual names become more popular, the attractive Epiphany becomes a more viable choice.
  18. Charmian

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "joy"

    • Description:

      This name was used by Shakespeare (who got it from Plutarch) in Antony and Cleopatra for one of the attendants of the Egyptian queen. An interesting possibility, it is heard occasionally in the UK, even less frequently in the US.
  19. Sybella

    • Origin:

      Variation of Sybil or Sibyl

    • Meaning:

      "seer, oracle"

    • Description:

      The lovely Sybella is being nudged into the spotlight by two influences: the original Sybil (the most popular spelling) or Sibyl, name of the beauteous youngest sister of television's period megahit Downton Abbey, and Top Ten name Isabella. Biggest downside: There are an awful lot of girls with names that are variations of Bella around these days. But Sybella at least makes a distinctive member of the genre.
  20. Agathe

    • Origin:

      French variation of Agatha, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "good woman"

    • Description:

      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 French pronunciation is sure to trip up non-French speakers.