Awesome Greek Names

Dora

Diminutive of Theodora and Isidora, Greek

"gift"

Dora is poised for a comeback, right behind Laura, Nora, Cora, and Flora. First-time parents who haven't watched cartoons in a couple of decades should be aware of the Dora the Explorer connection,…

Elene

Elene is a feminine name with ancient Greek roots, representing a variant of Helen or Elena. The name derives from the Greek 'helene,' possibly meaning 'torch' or 'bright one.' This classical name…

Eleni

Greek variation of Helen

A common choice in Greece, Eleni is starting to rise in the US too thanks to its bouncy rhythm and cool -i ending. Also familiar in England and Wales, Eleni was chosen for 255 girls in the US in…

Elisavet

Greek, from Hebrew

"pledged to God"

An intriguing Greek variant of Elizabeth with a soft and graceful sound.

Filippa

Filippa is the feminine form of Philip, derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover of horses.' This elegant name has been used throughout Europe for centuries, particularly in Scandinavian…

Katerina

Macedonian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek form of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to…

Katina

Katina is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Katerina or Katharina, ultimately meaning "pure." In Greek culture, it's often used as a diminutive of Katerina. The name carries a melodic…

Korina

Korina is a feminine name with Greek origins, functioning as a variant of Corinna, which means "maiden" or "girl" from the Greek word "kore." The K-spelling gives the traditional name a more…

Marika

Dutch variation of Mary

Foreign variations of Mary are definitely the way to go; this one has a nice Dutch-girl feel. It also works as a cultural crossover name, e.g. between European languages and Japanese.

Natasa

Natasa is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and other Balkan countries. It is a variant of Natasha, which itself is a diminutive form of the Russian…

Nikoleta

Nikoleta is a feminine name of Greek and Slavic origin, representing a feminine form of Nicholas, which means 'victory of the people.' This elegant variation is particularly popular in Greece,…

Petra

Greek

"rock, stone"

A strong Greek name with pan-European charm, Petra is a relatively recent feminization of Peter, though it relates back to an incredible ancient city in Jordan that was rediscovered in the early…

Sibylla

Greek

"seer, oracle"

This elongated form of Sibyl is dainty and delicate -- dare we even say demure? It's got deep history, a powerful namesake, and it's extremely rare -- zero baby girls were named Sibylla or Sybilla or…

Tasia

Tasia is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Anastasia, which comes from Greek meaning 'resurrection.' This shortened form maintains the melodic quality of its longer counterpart while…

Tasoula

Tasoula is a feminine name of Greek origin, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Anastasia, though it can sometimes stand as an independent name. The suffix '-oula' in Greek adds an…