By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek, diminutive of Cletus
"called forth"
A sleek nickname name more attractive than its longer form, there have been a couple of prominent baseball player Cletes as well as the broadcast journalist Clete Roberts.
Kastas is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek or Baltic naming traditions. It may be related to the Greek name Kostas (a diminutive of Konstantinos, meaning "constant"…
Constantinos is the traditional Greek form of Constantine, a masculine name with deep historical significance. Derived from the Latin 'constans' meaning 'steadfast' or 'constant,' it was immortalized…
Greek
"constant, steadfast"
Kostis is a short form of Konstantinos, the Greek variation of Constantine.
Yeranos is a rare masculine name of Armenian origin. In Armenian, 'yeran' refers to a fallow deer or stag, making Yeranos a name that carries associations with strength, nobility, and grace—qualities…
Greek mythology name
A Titan in Greek mythology, would not work in the modern world.
"from Cyrene"
Don't let the long-nose connotations put you off. Cyrano feels so current with names like Theo, Leo, Cypriano and Cyrus finding fans again and even the fictional character has so many redeeming…
"craftsman"
Name of a tragic mythological hero, used as a surname in the works of James Joyce; heavy but ponderous for an American boy, though pulled off very well by single-name musician Daedalus and writer and…
"laurel"
Mythological shepherd in love with Chloe, whose name, though the s is pronounced, is related to the feminine name Daphne - making it a lovely choice for honoring a relative of that name.
"from Delos"
A rarely used name meaning from Delos, a sacred island to the ancient Greeks. A more interesting and musical choice might be Delius, after the British-born composer of lush rhapsodies.
Dhimitrios is a distinctive masculine name with Greek origins, representing a variant spelling of Dimitrios or Demetrios. The name derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and…
Mitros is a masculine name of Greek origin, primarily functioning as a diminutive form of Dimitrios or Demetrios. These names derive from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.…
Mimis is an uncommon masculine name that may have Greek origins, possibly functioning as a diminutive of Demetrios (Dimitri) or other names beginning with 'Mi-'. In Greek contexts, it might be used…
Dimos is a masculine Greek name with ancient origins. Derived from "demos," meaning "people" or "populace" in Greek, it has connections to democratic ideals and community. This name has historical…
Greek nickname name
A common Greek nickname, coming from the affectionate -akis suffix. Most often used as a nickname for Stamatios (from the affectionate nickname Stamatakis) or Panagiotis (from Panagiotakis), but it…
Dimitros is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing a variation of the more common Dimitris or Dimitrios. These names derive from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest,…
Mitsos is a Greek masculine name that functions as a familiar diminutive of Dimitris or Dimitrios (the Greek form of Demetrius). The original name Demetrius derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of…
Diminutive of Greek Demosthenes
"the people"
Related to the word democracy, and easier as a name.
"god of Nysa"
Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever seen…
Greek philosopher
Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.
