Greek Names for Girls

Símonía is an Icelandic feminine form of the classic Simon, frillier than Simone but still slightly clunky, being a feminization. From its Hebrew origins, the name would mean "he has heard" while from its Greek roots, it can mean "flat-nosed".

Símonía

A variation of Christalyn, itself a modern feminine form of Christian or Christina, Kristolyn is notably associated with Broadway star and actress, Kristolyn Lloyd. The name may be considered a straightforward feminization of any of the Christ- names, and therefore hold the meaning "Christian", however, it may also be seen as an elaboration of word name Crystal.


Kristolyn

While this might sound like a compound name, blending Anna and Victoria — and perhaps someone has used it as such — it is in fact a Greek name meaning "royal", from the word anaktor, meaning "belonging to the king". It is notably borne by a lover of the ancient poet, Sappho, and the subject of her work, "The Anactoria Poem" (or the "Ode to Anactoria"), which explores beauty and love. 
 
A rare choice that has never appeared in the US stats, Anactoria nevertheless feels approachable and familiar. It has also gained additional literary credentials by being featured in a work by English poet, Algernon Charles Swinburne.
 
As for the original Anactoria, there is debate on whether it was her real name or not with some scholars speculating that it was a pseudonym for a woman called Anagora.

Anactoria

Ceferina is the Spanish feminine form of Zephyr, ultimately derived from Zephyros, the Greek god of the west wind. Ceferiana is a rare, embellished variation, predominantly though quietly used in South America.




Ceferiana

The Lithuanian spelling of Mateja, itself a feminine form of the Biblical Matthew, Matėja is a Top 20 choice in Lithuania. While Mateja is more popular in Slovenia and Croatia, this variation was chosen by musician Žygimantas Petkus and artist Gabija Petkuvienė for their daughter in 2023.

Matėja

Ultimately from the Greek Thaïs and possibly inspired by the Shakespearean form Thaisa, this variation of the name is familiar in Brazil where it ranked just outside the Top 500 in the most recent data. While the classic Thaïs is associated with a 4th century saint and the mistress of Alexander the Great, Thaissa is borne by fitness and lifestyle influencer, Thaissa Marvila, fashion blogger and influencer Thaissa Calvalcante, and Olympic runner, Thaissa Presti.
 
The meaning of the name is debated but "bandage", "beloved", and "divine" are possibilities.

Thaissa

A rare name from Greek mythology, with a warm and bright meaning, Mnemosyne is the Titan goddess of memory and the mother to the nine Muses. Pronounced as ni-MAHS-ih-nee in English and mnee-moh-SEE-nee, in contemporary Greek,  MNEH-MO-SUY-NEH is closer to the traditional sound. 

Mnemosyne

A name associated with fire and the autumnal shades of orange and red, Pyhrra is both a feminine form of the name Pyhrrus, and a figure in Greek mythology herself. A daughter of Pandora and Epimetheus, she and her husband are the only survivors of a flood sent by Zeus.
 
Derived from the adjective purrhos, usually applied when referring to hair color, the name means "flame-colored", and the mythological Pyrrha is described as being a redhead by Ovid and Horace. 
 
The name appears again in Greek legend, used by Achilles when he is disguised as a girl by his mother, in the hope of avoiding his prophesized death at Troy. Achilles later uses Pyrrhus for one of his sons, perhaps as a nod to this. 
 
Also the name of a minor planet making it a space-related choice, the name has also been used for characters in the game Soul Calibur V and in the web-series RWBY.

Pyrrha

An alternative transcription of the floral Greek name Anthe, this spelling is notably used in the popular anime series, Revolutionary Girl Utena. Also associated with a Greek nymph of fair weather, with blossoming flowers, and a moon of Saturn, it could make a subtle pop-culture-inspired choice, for fans of the anime.

Anthy

A newly minted compound name, blending popular Bella with the mystical Nyx, Bellanyx has the whimsical meaning of "magical night". An alternative (sound-wise) to Bellatrix or Beatrix perhaps, it would make a cool name for a character. 

Bellanyx

Used across Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, and Greece, but also in Estonia, Bosnia, and Cyprus too, Hristina is a variation of Christina, ultimately from the Greek christos meaning "anointed". Often used among Orthodox Christians, it is pronounced as khree-STEE-na or khris-TEE-nuh (kh being like the ch in Loch).

Hristina

While Odessa may be more familiar in the US, Odesa is the Ukrainian spelling of the sea port, named by Catherine the Great for Homer's Greek epic, The Odyssey. As such, it may be interpreted as meaning "voyage" or "long journey".
 
While Odessa ranked in the US Top 1000 until the 1950s, Odesa is rarely heard, with just five babies receiving the name in 2023: only the second time it has ever appeared in the stats. This spelling may appeal to those, however, who like the name, but want to honor the Ukrainian spelling.

Odesa

Just like its counterpart Athena, Atena has been on the rise in its native Italy, ranking in the Top 150 in a recent year. Derived from Greek, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, warfare, handicrafts, and courage, also associated with intelligence, owls, and olives. 



Atena

Love Sophia but want a truly bold choice too? You could try Sophronia, but Philosophia is a rarer option still. 
 
Associated with the word philosophy, it combines the Greek elements philos and sophia meaning "lover" and "wisdom, cleverness" respectively. Philosophus and Philosophos are masculine forms (and a saint's name).
 
Nicknames include Phia, Pippa, Sophie, and Sophia, and while it may be a lot to wear for a baby, it could certainly work as a name for a wise character in fiction.

Philosophia

A sweet and musical variation of Evangeline or Evangelia, Evangelie may be considered a French form of the name in the style of Amelie, Elodie, and Eulalie. While it would typically be written as Évangélie among French speakers, this spelling may appeal in countries where accents are less commonly used.

Ultimately derived from Greek, Evangelie means "bearer of good news", though in Dutch (and in Afrikaans), it is also the word for gospel, adding a spiritual layer to the name. 
 
A rare option, Evangelie has never made the US stats, but it may being to appeal as Evangeline climbs the charts.

Evangelie

Associated with the sun god Apollo via the masculine forms of Phoebus and Phoibos, Foivi is a distinctive looking variation of Phoebe, used as the modern Greek form. Also appearing as Fivi, Phoivi and Phoibe, it is used (albeit fairly quietly) in Greece. 

Foivi

An unusual way to get to nicknames Dot and Dottie, Diotima is a Greek name that appears in Plato's Symposium, borne by Diotima of Mantinea. A prophetess who predicted (and prevented) a plague, she was also a scholar who taught about love, notably Platonic love. 
 
Also used as a pseudonym in works by Friedrich Hölderlin and Robert Musil, it is currently a very rare choice.

Diotima

A melodic name with ties to mythology, Antiope was borne by a daughter of Ares and a sister to Melanippe, Orithyia, and Hippolyta, Queens of the Amazons. In some variations of the myth, she falls (willingly and freely) in love of with Theseus, who then abandons her, which leads to the Amazons attacking Athens; in other versions, she is abducted by Theseus and the Amazons attack Athens to rescue her.
 
Similar in sound to Calliope, Ianthe, and Xanthe, Antiope combines the Greek elements anti meaning "like" or "against" and ops meaning "voice", though other sources suggest the latter element is in fact opsis meaning "eye" or "looking". As such, the name could mean "like the voice", "against speech", "against look" or "looking at the other side".
 
In popular culture, Antiope appears in DC Comics as the aunt of Wonder Woman, and also features in the 2017 Wonder Woman movie, portrayed by Robin Wright. Antiope is additionally associated with a species of butterfly, better known as the Camberwell beauty of the mourning cloak.

Antiope

A variation of Chryseis, this form was created by the 14th-century Italian poet Giovanni Boccaccio in work Il Filostrato, in which she is the faithless lover of the Trojan Troilus. While some sources suggest the name emerged thanks to Boccaccio confusing Chryseis and Briseida (Briseis),it is likely that both Chaucer and Shakespeare were inspired by this form, when they wrote of Criseyde and Cressida respectively.
 
The name has seen some real-world usage among Spanish and Portuguese speaking communities, notably in Venezuela, Mexico, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic. Meaning "gold", Criseida could even have the nicknames Crissie, Zadie, and Sadie.

Criseida

A rare Greek name, combining the name of the goddess of the moon and hunting with the element doron meaning "gift". It may appeal to those who like the mythological connections of Artemis but the clunky-cute vibes of Theodora or Dorothy. 
 
The name of an Egyptian Mummy from 90-100 A.D, found in the early 19th century, it could offer the nicknames Artie, Aria, Dora, and Dotty.

Artemidora

Greek girl names include several classic names that have ranked highly in the US for its entire history, most notably Catherine, Helen, and Margaret.

 in recent times, not only in the US but around the world, is Sophia, the name of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Sofia, the name’s alternate spelling, also ranks in the Top 25, along with the Greek name Penelope.

include Alexandra, Arianna, Chloe, Cora, Evangeline, Iris, Lydia, Maya, Ophelia, Thea, and Zoe. 

 popular in Greece include Konstantina, Katerina, Dimitra, and Eleni.

 currently in style include Anastasia, Anthea, Calypso, Cassia, Dorothea, Eulalia, Ione, Lyra, and Phoebe. But there are so many other Greek girl names worth consideration, from Acacia to Zephyrine, that the entire list bears a closer look.

 were a big favorite of Shakespeare's, with such Greek names as Desdemona and Cressida playing a major part in some of his greatest tragedies. If Greek girl names are good enough for the Bard, surely our list of Greek names for girls is worth exploring!

Greek girl names with meanings and popularity, including top Greek names for girls and unique girls names from Greece and of Greek origin. (Page 33)

Greek Girl Names