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The names listed here occur in the mythologies and legends of ancient Greece:

ACANTHA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ακανθα (Akantha), which meant "thorn, prickle"... [more]

ACHILLES m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αχιλλευς (Achilleus) which is of unknown meaning, perhaps derived from Greek αχος (achos) "pain" or else from the name of the Achelous River... [more]

ADONIS Αδωνις m Greek Mythology
From the Semitic Adonai, which means "lord"... [more]

ADRASTEIA Αδραστεια f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of ADRASTOS... [more]

ADRASTOS Αδραστος m Greek Mythology
Means "not inclined to run away" in Greek... [more]

AEGLE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Αιγλη (Aigle) which meant "light, radiance, glory"... [more]

AELLA Αελλα f Greek Mythology
Means "whirlwind" in Greek... [more]

AEOLUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of AIOLOS

AESON m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αισων (Aison), which is of unknown meaning... [more]

AGAMEMNON Αγαμεμνων m Greek Mythology
Possibly meaning "very steadfast" in Greek... [more]

AGAUE Αγαυη f Greek Mythology
Means "illustrious, noble" in Greek... [more]

AGLAIA Αγλαιη f Greek Mythology, Greek
Means "splendour, beauty" in Greek... [more]

AIAS Αιας m Greek Mythology
Greek form of AJAX

AIOLOS Αιολος m Greek Mythology
Means "quick-moving, nimble" in Greek... [more]

AJAX m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek name Αιας (Aias), perhaps deriving from Greek αιαστης (aiastes) "mourner"... [more]

ALCIPPE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αλκιππη (Alkippe), which meant "mighty mare" from αλκαιος (alkaios) "mighty" and ‘ιππος (Hippos) "horse"... [more]

ALCYONE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αλκυονη (Alkyone), derived from the word αλκυων (alkyon) or ‘αλκυων (Halkyon) meaning "kingfisher"... [more]

ALECTO f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αληκτω (Alekto) which was derived from αληκτος (alektos) "unceasing"... [more]

ALTHEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek name Αλθαια (Althaia), perhaps related to Greek αλθος (althos) "healing"... [more]

AMALTHEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αμαλθεια (Amaltheia), derived from μαλθασσω (malthasso) meaning "to soften, to soothe"... [more]

ANDROMACHE Ανδρομαχη f Greek Mythology
Means "battle of a man" from the Greek elements ανδρος (andros) "of a man" and μαχη (mache) "battle"... [more]

ANDROMEDA Ανδρομεδη f Greek Mythology
Means "to think of a man" from the Greek element ανδρος (andros) "of a man" combined with μηδομαι (medomai) "to think, to be mindful of"... [more]

ANTHEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Ανθεια (Antheia), derived from ανθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom"... [more]

ANTIGONE Αντιγονη f Greek Mythology
Means "against birth" from Greek αντι (anti) "against" and γονη (gone) "birth"... [more]

ANTIOPE Αντιοπη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek elements αντιος (antios) "set against" and οψ (ops) "voice"... [more]

AOIDE Αοιδη f Greek Mythology
Means "to sing" in Greek... [more]

APHRODITE Αφροδιτη f Greek Mythology
Perhaps meaning "risen from the foam" from Greek... [more]

APOLLO m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Απολλων (Apollon), which is of unknown meaning, though perhaps related to Indo-European *apelo "strength"... [more]

APOLLON Απολλων m Greek Mythology
Original Greek form of APOLLO

ARACHNE Αραχνη f Greek Mythology
Means "spider" in Greek... [more]

ARES Αρης m Greek Mythology
Perhaps from either Greek αρη (are) "bane, ruin" or αρσην (arsen) "male"... [more]

ARETHUSA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αρεθουσα (Arethousa), which possibly meant "to become excellent"... [more]

ARGUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αργος (Argos), derived from αργος (argos) meaning "glistening, shining"... [more]

ARIADNE Αριαδνη f Greek Mythology, English
Means "most holy", composed of the Cretan Greek elements αρι (ari) "most" and αδνος (adnos) "holy"... [more]

ARISTAEUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αρισταιος (Aristaios), derived from αριστευς (aristeus) "the best"... [more]

ARISTODEMOS Αριστοδημος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek elements αριστος (aristos) "best" and δημος (demos) "the people"... [more]

ARTEMIS Αρτεμις f Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, possibly related either to Greek αρτεμης (artemes) "safe" or αρταμος (artamos) "a butcher"... [more]

ASKLEPIOS Ασκληπιος m Greek Mythology
Possibly means "cut up" in Greek... [more]

ASTRAEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Αστραια (Astraia), derived from Greek αστηρ (aster) meaning "star"... [more]

ATALANTA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αταλαντη (Atalante) meaning "equal in weight", derived from αταλαντος (atalantos), a word related to ταλαντον (talanton) meaning "a scale, a balance"... [more]

ATHENA Αθηνη, Αθηνα f Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek αθηρ (ather) "sharp" and αινη (aine) "praise"... [more]

ATLAS Ατλας m Greek Mythology
Means "not enduring" from the Greek negative prefix α combined with τλαω (tlao) "to endure"... [more]

ATROPOS Ατροπος f Greek Mythology
Means "inevitable, inflexible" in Greek... [more]

BACCHUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Βακχος (Bakchos), derived from ιαχο (iacho) meaning "to shout"... [more]

CALLIOPE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of KALLIOPE

CALYPSO f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Καλυψω (Kalypso) which probably meant "she that conceals", derived from καλυπτω (kalypto) "to cover, to conceal"... [more]

CASSANDRA f English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Κασσανδρα (Kassandra), which possibly meant "shining upon man", derived from κεκασμαι (kekasmai) "to shine" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος (andros))... [more]

CASSIOPEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant of CASSIOPEIA

CASSIOPEIA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κασσιοπεια (Kassiopeia) or Κασσιεπεια (Kassiepeia), possibly meaning "cassia juice"... [more]

CASTOR m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Καστωρ (Kastor), possibly related to κεκασμαι (kekasmai) "to shine, to excel"... [more]

CEPHALUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Κεφαλος (Kephalos), which was derived from κεφαλη (kephale) meaning "head"... [more]

CEPHEUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Κηφευς (Kepheus), which is of unknown meaning... [more]

CERBERUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Κερβερος (Kerberos), which possibly meant "demon of the pit"... [more]

CHARON Χαρων m Greek Mythology
Possibly means "fierce brightness" in Greek... [more]

CHLOE Χλοη f English, Biblical, Greek Mythology
Means "green shoot" in Greek... [more]

CHLORIS Χλωρις f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek χλωρος (chloros) meaning "green"... [more]

CHRYSEIS Χρυσηις f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek χρυσος (chrysos) meaning "golden"... [more]

CIRCE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κιρκη (Kirke), which possibly meant "bird"... [more]

CLIO f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Italian
Latinized form of KLEIO

CLOTHO f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of KLOTHO

CLYTEMNESTRA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κλυταιμνηστρα (Klytaimnestra), from κλυτος (klytos) "famous, noble" and μνηστρια (mnestria) "courter, wooer"... [more]

CLYTIA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of KLYTIË

CRONUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Κρονος (Kronos), possibly derived from κορωνη (korone) meaning "crow"... [more]

CYNTHIA f English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κυνθια (Kynthia) which means "woman from Kynthos"... [more]

DAEDALUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Δαιδαλος (Daidalos) which meant "cunning" or "curiously wrought"... [more]

DAMOCLES m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Δαμοκλης (Damokles), which was derived from δαμος (damos) "the people" (a Doric Greek variant of δημος (demos)) and κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

DAMON Δαμων m Greek Mythology, English
Derived from Greek δαμαω (damao) meaning "to tame"... [more]

DANAË Δαναη f Greek Mythology
From Δαναοι (Danaoi), a word used by Homer to designate the Greeks... [more]

DAPHNE Δαφνη f Greek Mythology, English
Means "laurel" in Greek... [more]

DEIMOS Δειμος m Greek Mythology
Means "terror" in Greek... [more]

DEMETER (1) Δημητηρ f Greek Mythology
Means "earth mother", derived from Greek δε (de) "earth" and μητηρ (meter) "mother"... [more]

DIOMEDES Διομηδης m Greek Mythology
Means "thought of Zeus" from Greek Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS" and μηδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think"... [more]

DIONYSOS Διονυσος m Greek Mythology
From Greek Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS" combined with Νυσα (Nysa), the name of a legendary mountain... [more]

ECHO Ηχω f Greek Mythology
Means "echo" from the word for the repeating reflected sound, which derives from Greek ηχη (eche) "sound"... [more]

EIRENE Ειρηνη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of IRENE

ELECTRA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Ηλεκτρα (Elektra), derived from ηλεκτρον (elektron) meaning "amber"... [more]

ENYO Ενυω f Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown... [more]

EOS Ηως f Greek Mythology
Means "dawn" in Greek. This was the name of the Greek goddess of the dawn.

ERATO Ερατω f Greek Mythology
Means "lovely" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was the muse of lyric poetry.

EREBUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Ερεβος (Erebos) which means "nether darkness"... [more]

ERIS Ερις f Greek Mythology
Means "strife" in Greek... [more]

EROS Ερως m Greek Mythology
Means "love" in Greek... [more]

EUPHROSYNE Ευφροσυνη f Greek Mythology
Means "mirth, merriment" in Greek... [more]

EURYDICE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Ευρυδικη (Eurydike) which meant "wide justice", derived from ευρυς (eurys) "wide" and δικη (dike) "justice"... [more]

EUTERPE Ευτερπη f Greek Mythology
Means "delight" in Greek... [more]

EVADNE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Ευαδνη (Euadne), which is of unknown meaning, though the first element is derived from Greek ευ "good"... [more]

EVANDER (1) m Greek Mythology (Anglicized), Roman Mythology
From the Greek Ευανδρος (Euandros) which meant "good man", derived from Greek ευ "good" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος (andros))... [more]

GAEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of GAIA

GAIA Γαια f Greek Mythology
Means "earth" in Greek... [more]

HADES m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek ‘Αιδης (Haides), derived from αιδης (aides) meaning "unseen"... [more]

HALCYONE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek ‘Αλκυονη (Halkyone), a variant of Αλκυονη (Alkyone) (see ALCYONE).

HARMONIA ‘Αρμονια f Greek Mythology
Means "harmony, agreement" in Greek... [more]

HEBE ‘Ηβη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ‘ηβη (Hebe) meaning "youth"... [more]

HECATE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek ‘Εκατη (Hekate), possibly derived from ‘εκας (Hekas) meaning "far off"... [more]

HECTOR m English, French, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek ‘Εκτωρ (Hektor), which was derived from ‘εκτωρ (Hektor) "holding fast", ultimately from εχω (echo) meaning "to hold, to possess"... [more]

HELIOS ‘Ηλιος m Greek Mythology
Means "sun" in Greek... [more]

HELLE (2) ‘Ελλη f Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown... [more]

HEPHAESTUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek ‘Ηφαιστος (Hephaistos), meaning unknown... [more]

HERA ‘Ηρα f Greek Mythology
Uncertain meaning, possibly from either Greek ‘ηρως (Heros) "hero, warrior"; ‘ωρα (Hora) "period of time"; or ‘αιρεω (Haireo) "to be chosen"... [more]

HERAKLES ‘Ηρακλης m Greek Mythology
Means "glory of Hera" from the name of the goddess HERA combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

HERMES ‘Ερμης m Greek Mythology
Possibly meaning "cairn, pile of stones" in Greek... [more]

HERMIONE ‘Ερμιονη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the name of the Greek god HERMES... [more]

HERO ‘Ηρω f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ‘ηρως (Heros) meaning "hero"... [more]

HESTIA ‘Εστια f Greek Mythology
Means "hearth, fireside" in Greek... [more]

HIPPOLYTA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of HIPPOLYTE (1)... [more]

HIPPOLYTE (1) ‘Ιππολυτη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of HIPPOLYTOS... [more]

HIPPOLYTOS ‘Ιππολυτος m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "freer of horses" from Greek ‘ιππος (Hippos) "horse" and λυω (lyo) "to loosen"... [more]

IACCHUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Ιακχος (Iakchos), derived from ιαχω (iacho) meaning "to shout"... [more]

IANTHE Ιανθη f Greek Mythology
Means "violet flower", derived from Greek ιον (ion) "violet" and ανθος (anthos) "flower"... [more]

IASON Ιασων m Greek Mythology, Greek
Ancient Greek form of JASON

ICARUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Ικαρος (Ikaros), perhaps meaning "follower"... [more]

ILITHYIA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Ειλειθυια (Eileithyia), which was derived from ειληλυθυια (eilelythyia) "the readycomer"... [more]

IO Ιω f Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown... [more]

IOLE Ιολη f Greek Mythology
Means "violet" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was a woman beloved by Herakles.

IPHIGENIA Ιφιγενεια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ιφιος (iphios) "strong, stout" and γενης (genes) "born"... [more]

IRENE f English, Italian, Scandinavian, Finnish, German, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Ειρηνη (Eirene) which meant "peace"... [more]

IRIS Ιρις f Greek Mythology, English
Means "rainbow" in Greek... [more]

ISMENE Ισμηνη f Greek Mythology
Posibly from Greek ισμη (isme) "knowledge"... [more]

JASON m English, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Biblical
From the Greek name Ιασων (Iason), which was derived from Greek ιασθαι (iasthai) "to heal"... [more]

JOCASTA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ιοκαστη (Iokaste), which is of unknown meaning... [more]

KALLIOPE Καλλιοπη f Greek Mythology
Means "beautiful voice" from Greek καλλος (kallos) "beauty" and οψ (ops) "voice"... [more]

KALLISTO Καλλιστω f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek καλλιστος (kallistos) meaning "most beautiful"... [more]

KALYPSO Καλυψω f Greek Mythology
Variant of CALYPSO

KASSANDRA Κασσανδρα f English, Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek form of CASSANDRA

KLEIO Κλειω f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory"... [more]

KLOTHO Κλωθω f Greek Mythology
Means "spinner" in Greek... [more]

KLYTIË Κλυτιη, Κλυτια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κλυτος (klytos) meaning "famous, noble"... [more]

KORË Κορη f Greek Mythology
Means "maiden" in Greek. This was another name for the Greek goddess Persephone.

LACHESIS Λαχεσις f Greek Mythology
Means "apportioner" in Greek... [more]

LEANDER m Greek Mythology (Anglicized)
From the Greek Λεανδρος (Leandros) which means "lion of a man" from Greek λεων (leon) "lion" and ανδρος (andros) "of a man"... [more]

LEDA Ληδα f Greek Mythology
Possibly means "woman" from Greek... [more]

LETO Λητω f Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown... [more]

LIGEIA Λιγεια f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek λιγυς (ligys) meaning "clear-voiced, shrill, whistling"... [more]

LINOS Λινος m Greek Mythology
Greek form of LINUS

LINUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "flax"... [more]

LYCURGUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Λυκουργος (Lykourgos), a Greek name which meant "deed of a wolf" from λυκου (lykou) "of a wolf" and εργον (ergon) "deed, work"... [more]

MAIA (1) Μαια f Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
Meaning unknown... [more]

MEDEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Μηδεια (Medeia), possibly meaning either "to ponder" or "cunning"... [more]

MEDUSA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Μεδουσα (Medousa), which was derived from μεδομαι (medomai) meaning "to plan, to contrive"... [more]

MEGAERA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Μεγαιρα (Megaira) which was derived from μεγαιρω (megairo) "to grudge"... [more]

MELETE Μελετη f Greek Mythology
Means "practice, exercise" in Greek... [more]

MELIA (2) Μελια f Greek Mythology
Means "ash tree" in Greek... [more]

MELISSA Μελισσα f English, Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "bee" in Greek... [more]

MELPOMENE Μελπομενη f Greek Mythology
Means "choir" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was the muse of tragedy.

MENELAUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Μενελαος (Menelaos) which meant "withstanding the people", derived from μενω (meno) "to last, to withstand" and λαος (laos) "the people"... [more]

MENTOR Μεντωρ m Greek Mythology
Possibly related to Greek μενος (menos) "spirit"... [more]

MIDAS Μιδας m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown... [more]

MNEME Μνημη f Greek Mythology
Means "memory" in Greek... [more]

MORPHEUS Μορφευς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek μορφη (morphe) meaning "shape", referring to the shapes seen in dreams... [more]

NARCISSUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ναρκισσος (Narkissos), derived from ναρκη (narke) meaning "sleep, numbness"... [more]

NEMESIS Νεμεσις f Greek Mythology
Means "retribution, righteous anger" in Greek... [more]

NEOPTOLEMUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Νεοπτολεμος (Neoptolemos) which meant "new war", derived from νεος (neos) "new" and πολεμος (polemos) "war"... [more]

NEPHELE Νεφελη f Greek Mythology
Means "cloudy" in Greek... [more]

NEREUS Νηρευς m Greek Mythology, Biblical
Derived from Greek νηρος (neros) meaning "water"... [more]

NESTOR Νεστωρ m Greek Mythology, Russian
Means "homecoming" in Greek... [more]

NIKE Νικη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "victory" in Greek. Nike was the Greek goddess of victory.

NIKEPHOROS Νικηφορος m & f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "carrying victory" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and φορεω (phoreo) "to carry, to bear"... [more]

NYX Νυξ f Greek Mythology
Means "night" in Greek... [more]

ODYSSEUS Οδυσσευς m Greek Mythology
Perhaps derived from Greek οδυσσομαι (odyssomai) "to hate"... [more]

OEDIPUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Οιδιπους (Oidipous), meaning "swollen foot" from οιδεω (oideo) "to swell" and πους (pous) "foot"... [more]

OENONE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Οινωνε (Oinone), derived from οινος (oinos) meaning "wine"... [more]

ORESTES Ορεστης m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ορεστιας (orestias) meaning "of the mountains"... [more]

ORION Ωριων m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, but possibly related to Greek ‘οριον (Horion) "boundary, limit" or ουρον (ouron) "urine"... [more]

ORPHEUS Ορφευς m Greek Mythology
Perhaps related to Greek ορφνη (orphne) meaning "the darkness of night"... [more]

OURANIA Ουρανιη, Ουρανια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ουρανιος (ouranios) meaning "heavenly"... [more]

OURANOS Ουρανος m Greek Mythology
Original Greek form of URANUS

PALLAS Παλλας f Greek Mythology
Means "maiden" in Greek... [more]

PANDORA Πανδωρα f Greek Mythology
Means "all gifts", derived from a combination of Greek παν (pan) "all" and δωρον (doron) "gift"... [more]

PARIS (1) Παρις m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown... [more]

PARTHENIA Παρθενια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek παρθενος (parthenos) meaning "maiden, virgin"... [more]

PARTHENOPE Παρθενοπη f Greek Mythology
Means "maiden's voice", derived from Greek παρθενος (parthenos) "maiden" and οψ (ops) "voice"... [more]

PATROCLUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Πατροκλος (Patroklos) which meant "glory of the father", derived from πατρος (patros) "of the father" and κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

PEGASUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Πηγασος (Pegasos), possibly either from πηγος (pegos) "strong" or πηγαιος (pegaios) "from a water spring"... [more]

PENELOPE Πηνελοπη f Greek Mythology, English
From Greek πηνελοψ (penelops), a type of duck... [more]

PERSEPHONE Περσεφονη f Greek Mythology, English
Meaning unknown, perhaps related to Greek περθω (pertho) "to destroy" and φονη (phone) "murder"... [more]

PERSEUS Περσευς m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek περθω (pertho) meaning "to destroy"... [more]

PHAEDRA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Φαιδρα (Phaidra), derived from φαιδρος (phaidros) meaning "bright"... [more]

PHILOMELA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Φιλομηλα (Philomela) which meant "friend of song" from φιλος (philos) "friend" and μελος (melos) "song"... [more]

PHOBOS Φοβος m Greek Mythology
Means "fear" in Greek... [more]

PHOEBE f English, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Biblical
Latinized form of the Greek name Φοιβη (Phoibe), which meant "bright, pure" from Greek φοιβος (phoibos)... [more]

PHOEBUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Φοιβος (Phoibos), which meant "bright, pure"... [more]

PHRIXUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Φριξος (Phrixos) which meant "thrilling, causing shivers", derived from φριξ (phrix) "ripple, shiver"... [more]

PHYLLIS Φυλλις f Greek Mythology, English, German
Means "foliage" in Greek... [more]

PLUTO m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology
Latinized form of Greek Πλουτων (Plouton), derived from πλουτος (ploutos) meaning "wealth"... [more]

POLYDEUKES Πολυδευκης m Greek Mythology
Greek form of POLLUX

POLYHYMNIA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of POLYMNIA

POLYMNIA Πολυμνια, Πολυυμνια f Greek Mythology
Means "much song" from Greek πολυς (polys) "much" and ‘υμνος (Hymnos) "song, hymn"... [more]

POLYXENA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Πολυξενη (Polyxene) which meant "many foreigners", derived from πολλοι (polloi) "many" and ξενοι (xenoi) "foreigners, strangers"... [more]

POSEIDON Ποσειδων m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ποσις (posis) "husband, lord" and δε (de) "earth"... [more]

PRIAM m Greek Mythology (Anglicized)
From the Greek Πριαμος (Priamos), possibly meaning "redeemed"... [more]

PROMETHEUS Προμηθευς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek προμηθης (promethes) meaning "foresightful"... [more]

PROTEUS Πρωτευς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρωτος (protos) meaning "first"... [more]

PSYCHE Ψυχη f Greek Mythology
Means "the soul", derived from Greek ψυχω (psycho) "to breathe"... [more]

PYRRHUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Πυρρος (Pyrros) which meant "flame-coloured, red", related to πυρ (pyr) "fire"... [more]

RHEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology
Latinized form of Greek ‘Ρεια (Hreia), meaning unknown, perhaps related to ‘ρεω (Hreo) "to flow" or ‘ρεος (Hreos) "stream"... [more]

SELENA f Spanish, Russian, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of SELENE... [more]

SELENE Σεληνη f Greek Mythology, Greek, English
Means "moon" in Greek... [more]

SEMELE Σεμελη f Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, possibly of Phrygian origin... [more]

TERPSICHORE Τερψιχορη f Greek Mythology
Means "enjoying the dance" from Greek τερψις (terpsis) "delight" and χορος (choros) "dance"... [more]

THALIA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Θαλεια (Thaleia), derived from θαλλω (thallo) meaning "to blossom"... [more]

THANATOS Θανατος m Greek Mythology
Means "death" in Greek... [more]

THEMIS Θεμις f Greek Mythology
Means "law" in Greek... [more]

THESEUS Θησευς m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek τιθημι (tithemi) meaning "to set"... [more]

TISIPHONE Τισιφονη f Greek Mythology
Means "avenging murder" in Greek, derived from τισις (tisis) "vengeance" and φονη (phone) "murder"... [more]

URANIA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of OURANIA

URANUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Ουρανος (Ouranos), the name of the husband of Gaia and the father of the Titans in Greek mythology... [more]

XANTHE Ξανθη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ξανθος (xanthos) meaning "yellow" or "fair hair".

ZEPHYR m Greek Mythology (Anglicized)
From the Greek Ζεφυρος (Zephyros) meaning "the west wind"... [more]

ZEUS Ζευς m Greek Mythology
The name of a Greek god, related to the old Indo-European god *dyeus whose name probably meant "shine" or "sky"... [more]

The names listed here were used in ancient Greece. See also about Ancient Greek names.



ACACIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of AKAKIOS

ACHAICUS m Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αχαικος (Achaikos), which referred to the region in Greece called Αχαια (Achaia), situated on the northern coast of the Peloponnesus... [more]

AESCHYLUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Αισχυλος (Aischylos), derived from αισχος (aischos) "shame"... [more]

AESOP m Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
From the Greek Αισωπος (Aisopos), which is of unknown meaning... [more]

AGAPE Αγαπη f Greek, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek αγαπη (agape) meaning "love"... [more]

AGAPIOS Αγαπιος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Masculine form of AGAPE... [more]

AGATHA f English, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αγαθη (Agathe), derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good"... [more]

AGATHANGELOS f Ancient Greek
Means "good angel", derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) "good" and αγγελος (angelos) "angel, messenger".

AGATHE Αγαθη f French, German, Norwegian, Danish, Greek, Ancient Greek
Cognate of AGATHA

AGATHON Αγαθων m Ancient Greek
Greek masculine form of AGATHA

AKAKIOS Ακακιος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "innocent, not evil" from Greek α, a negative prefix, combined with κακη (kake) "evil"... [more]

ALCAEUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αλκαιος (Alkaios), derived from αλκη (alke) "strength"... [more]

ALEXANDRA Αλεξανδρα f German, Scandinavian, Dutch, English, Greek, Portuguese, Romanian, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of ALEXANDER... [more]

ALEXANDROS Αλεξανδρος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Ancient and modern Greek form of ALEXANDER

ALEXIS (1) Αλεξις m German, French, English, Ancient Greek
Variant of ALEXIUS

ALEXIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Αλεξιος (Alexios) which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help"... [more]

AMBROSIA Αμβροσια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Αμβροσιος (Ambrosios) (see AMBROSE).

ANACLETUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ανακλητος (Anakletos), derived from ανακλητος (anakletos) meaning "invoked"... [more]

ANASTASIA Αναστασια f Greek, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of ANASTASIUS... [more]

ANASTASIOS Αναστασιος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of ANASTASIUS

ANASTASIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αναστασιος (Anastasios) which meant "resurrection" from Greek αναστασις (anastasis) (composed of the elements ανα (ana) "up" and στασις (stasis) "standing")... [more]

ANATOLIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek Ανατολιος (Anatolios), derived from ανατολη (anatole) meaning "sunrise"... [more]

ANAXAGORAS Αναξαγορας m Ancient Greek
Means "master of speech" from Greek αναξ (anax) "master, lord" and αγορευω (agoreuo) "to orate"... [more]

ANDREAS Ανδρεας, Ανδριας m German, Greek, Scandinavian, Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek and Latin form of ANDREW... [more]

ANDROCLES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Ανδροκλης (Androkles) which meant "glory of a man", derived from ανδρος (andros) "of a man" and κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

ANDRONIKOS Ανδρονικος m Ancient Greek
Means "victory of a man" from Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man" and νικη (nike) "victory"... [more]

ANICETUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ανικητος (Aniketos), meaning "unconquerable"... [more]

ANIKETOS Ανικητος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of ANICETUS

ANTIGONUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek Αντιγονος (Antigonos) which meant "against the ancestor", from αντι (anti) "against" and γονευς (goneus) "ancestor"... [more]

ANTIPATER m Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
From the Greek name Αντιπατρος (Antipatros), which meant "like the father" from Greek αντι (anti) "like" and πατηρ (pater) "father"... [more]

APHRODISIA Αφροδισια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of APHRODISIOS

APHRODISIOS Αφροδισιος m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek personal name which was derived from the name of the Greek goddess APHRODITE.

APOLLINARIS Απολλιναρις m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name derived from the name of the god APOLLO... [more]

APOLLODOROS Απολλοδωρος m Ancient Greek
Means "gift of Apollo" from the name of the god APOLLO combined with Greek δωρον (doron) "gift".

APOLLONIA Απολλωνια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of APOLLONIOS... [more]

APOLLONIOS Απολλωνιος m Ancient Greek
From an ancient Greek personal name which was derived from the name of the Greek god APOLLO... [more]

ARCHELAUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical
Latinized form of the Greek name Αρχελαος (Archelaos), which meant "master of the people" from αρχος (archos) "master" and λαος (laos) "people"... [more]

ARCHIMEDES Αρχιμηδης m Ancient Greek
Means "master of thought" from the Greek element αρχος (archos) "master" combined with μηδομαι (medomai) "to think, to be mindful of"... [more]

ARCHIPPOS Αρχιππος m Ancient Greek
Means "master of horses" from the Greek elements αρχος (archos) "master" and ‘ιππος (Hippos) "horse".

ARGYROS Αργυρος m Ancient Greek
Means "silver" in Greek.

ARISTARCHUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek Αρισταρχος (Aristarchos), derived from αριστος (aristos) "best" and αρχη (arche) "origin, source"... [more]

ARISTIDES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek Αριστειδης (Aristeides) which meant "the best kind", derived from αριστος (aristos) "best" and ειδος (eidos) "kind, type"... [more]

ARISTOCLES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αριστοκλης (Aristokles) which meant "the best glory", derived from αριστος (aristos) "best" and κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

ARISTODEMOS Αριστοδημος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek elements αριστος (aristos) "best" and δημος (demos) "the people"... [more]

ARISTOMACHE Αριστομαχη f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements αριστος (aristos) "best" and μαχη (mache) "battle".

ARISTON Αριστων m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek αριστος (aristos) meaning "the best".

ARISTOPHANES Αριστοφανης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements αριστος (aristos) "best" and φανης (phanes) "appearing"... [more]

ARISTOTLE m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Αριστοτελης (Aristoteles) which meant "the best purpose", derived from αριστος (aristos) "best" and τελος (telos) "purpose, aim"... [more]

ARKADIOS Αρκαδιος m Ancient Greek
From an ancient Greek name meaning "of Arcadia"... [more]

ARSENIOS Αρσενιος m Ancient Greek
Means "virile" in Greek... [more]

ARTEMIDOROS Αρτεμιδωρος m Ancient Greek
Means "gift of Artemis" from the name of the goddess ARTEMIS combined with Greek δωρον (doron) "gift"... [more]

ARTEMISIA Αρτεμισια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of ARTEMISIOS... [more]

ARTEMISIOS Αρτεμισιος m Ancient Greek
From an ancient Greek name which was derived from the name of the Greek goddess ARTEMIS.

ASKLEPIADES Ασκληπιαδης m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek personal name which was derived from the name of the Greek god ASKLEPIOS... [more]

ASPASIA Ασπασια f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ασπασιος (aspasios) meaning "welcome"... [more]

ATHANAS Αθανας m Ancient Greek
Short form of Αθανασιος (Athanasios) (see ATHANASIUS).

ATHANASIA Αθανασια f Greek, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Athanasios (see ATHANASIUS).

ATHANASIOS Αθανασιος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of ATHANASIUS

ATHANASIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Αθανασιος (Athanasios), which meant "immortal" from Greek α, a negative prefix, combined with θανατος (thanatos) "death"... [more]

ATHENAIS Αθηναις f Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek personal name which was derived from the name of the Greek goddess ATHENA.

BION Βιων m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name derived from βιος (bios) meaning "life".

CALLIAS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of KALLIAS

CARPUS m Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latin form of the Greek name Καρπος (Karpos), which meant "fruit, profits"... [more]

CHARIS Χαρις f Ancient Greek, English
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness".

CHARITON Χαριτων m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness".

CHRYSANTHE Χρυσανθη f Greek, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of CHRYSANTHOS

CHRYSANTHOS Χρυσανθος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "golden flower" from Greek χρυσος (chrysos) "golden" combined with ανθος (anthos) "flower"... [more]

CLEISTHENES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κλεισθενης (Kleisthenes), derived from κλεος (kleos) "glory" and σθενος (sthenos) "strength"... [more]

CLEON m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Κλεων (Kleon), a Greek name derived from κλεος (kleos) "glory".

CLEOPATRA f Ancient Greek (Latinized), English
From the Greek name Κλεοπατρα (Kleopatra) which meant "glory of the father", derived from κλεος (kleos) "glory" combined with πατρος (patros) "of the father"... [more]

CLETUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of KLEITOS

CLITUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized), English
Latinized form of KLEITOS

DEMETRIA Δημητρια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of DEMETRIUS

DEMETRIOS Δημητριος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of DEMETRIUS

DEMETRIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Δημητριος (Demetrios), which was derived from the name of the Greek goddess DEMETER (1)... [more]

DEMOCRITUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Δημοκριτος (Demokritos), a Greek name meaning "judge of the people" from the elements δημου (demou) "of the people" and κριτης (krites) "judge, critic"... [more]

DEMON Δημων m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name derived from δημος (demos) "the people".

DEMOSTHENES Δημοσθενης m Ancient Greek
Means "vigour of the people" from Greek δημου (demou) "of the people" and σθενος (sthenos) "vigour, strength"... [more]

DEMOSTRATE Δημοστρατη f Ancient Greek
Means "army of the people", derived from the Greek elements δημου (demou) "of the people" and στρατος (stratos) "army".

DIODORUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Διοδωρος (Diodoros) which meant "gift of Zeus", derived from the elements Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS" and δωρον (doron) meaning "gift"... [more]

DIODOTUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Διοδοτος (Diodotos), a Greek name which meant "giver of Zeus" from Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS" and δοτης (dotes) meaning "giver".

DIOGENES Διογενης m Ancient Greek
Means "born of Zeus" from Greek Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS" and γενης (genes) meaning "born"... [more]

DIOKLES Διοκλης m Ancient Greek
Means "glory of Zeus" from Greek Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS" and κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".

DION Διων m French, English, Ancient Greek
Short form of DIONYSIOS and other Greek names beginning with the Greek element Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS"... [more]

DIONYSIOS Διονυσιος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek personal name derived from the name of the Greek god DIONYSOS... [more]

DIONYSODOROS Διονυσοδωρος m Ancient Greek
Means "gift of Dionysos" from the name of the god DIONYSOS combined with Greek δωρον (doron) "gift".

DOROTHEOS Δωροθεος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Original Greek masculine form of DOROTHEA

DRACO m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Δρακων (Drakon) which meant "dragon, serpent"... [more]

EIRENE Ειρηνη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of IRENE

ELEUTHERIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ελευθεριος (Eleutherios) which meant "free"... [more]

ELPIS Ελπις f Ancient Greek
Means "hope" in Greek.

EPAPHRAS Επαφρας m Biblical, Ancient Greek
Possibly a contracted form of EPAPHRODITOS... [more]

EPAPHRODITOS Επαφροδιτος m Ancient Greek
Means "lovely, charming", derived from Greek επι (epi) "on" combined with the name of the Greek love goddess APHRODITE.

EPIKTETOS Επικτητος m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name meaning "newly acquired"... [more]

EUCLID m Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
From the Greek name Ευκλειδης (Eukleides), derived from Greek ευ "good" and κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

EUDOCIA f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ευδοκια (Eudokia) meaning "to seem well" from ευ "good, well" and δοκεω (dokeo) "to seem".

EUDOXIA Ευδοξια f Ancient Greek
Means "good fame" from Greek ευ "good" and δοξα (doxa) "fame, glory".

EUMELIA Ευμελια f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ευμελεια (eumeleia) meaning "melody".

EUNICE f Biblical, English, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ευνικη (Eunike) which meant "good victory"... [more]

EUPHEMIA Ευφημια f Ancient Greek, English
Means "to speak well", derived from Greek ευ "good" and φημι (phemi) "to speak"... [more]

EUPHRANOR Ευφρανωρ m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ευφραινω (euphraino) meaning "to delight"... [more]

EURIPIDES Ευριπιδης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements ευ "good" and ‘ριπη (Hripe) "throw, swing"... [more]

EUSEBIOS Ευσεβιος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ευσεβης (eusebes) meaning "pious"... [more]

EUSEBIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of EUSEBIOS... [more]

EUSTATHIOS Ευσταθιος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ευσταθης (eustathes) meaning "well-built, stable".

EUTHALIA Ευθαλια f Ancient Greek
Means "flower, bloom" in Greek.

EUTHYMIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ευθυμιος (Euthymios) which meant "in good spirits", derived from the word ευθυμος (euthymos), which was composed of the elements ευ "good" and θυμος (thymos) "soul, spirit"... [more]

EUTROPIA Ευτροπια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Eutropios (see EUTROPIUS).

EUTROPIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ευτροπιος (Eutropios), which was derived from Greek ευτροπος (eutropos) "versatile".

EUTYCHIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ευτυχιος (Eutychios), which was derived from Greek ευτυχης (eutyches) "fortunate"... [more]

EUTYCHOS Ευτυχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ευτυχης (eutyches) meaning "fortunate".

EVARISTUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From Greek Ευαριστος (Euaristos) which means "well pleasing", derived from ευ "good, well" and αρεστος (arestos) "pleasing"... [more]

GENNADIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Γενναδιος (Gennadios), which was possibly derived from Greek γενναδας (gennadas) "noble, generous"... [more]

GEORGIOS Γεωργιος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of GEORGE

GREGORIOS Γρηγοριος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of GREGORY

HELLADIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Late Greek name ‘Ελλαδιος (Helladios), which was derived from ‘Ελλαδος (Hellados) meaning "of Greece"... [more]

HERACLEITUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Ηρακλειτος (Herakleitos) which meant "glory of Hera", derived from the name of the goddess HERA combined with κλειτος (kleitos) "glory"... [more]

HERAKLEIDES ‘Ηρακλειδης m Ancient Greek
Perhaps means "key of Hera" from the name of the goddess HERA combined with Greek κλεις (kleis) "key" or κλειδιον (kleidion) "little key".

HERMOGENES ‘Ερμογενης m Ancient Greek
Means "born of Hermes" from the name the messenger god HERMES combined with Greek γενης (genes) "born".

HERMOKRATES ‘Ερμοκρατης m Ancient Greek
Means "power of Hermes" from the name the messenger god HERMES combined with Greek κρατος (kratos) "power".

HERMOLAOS ‘Ερμολαος m Ancient Greek
Means "the people of Hermes" from the name the messenger god HERMES combined with Greek λαος (laos) "people".

HERODOTUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Ηροδοτος (Herodotos), meaning "given to the hero", derived from ‘ηρως (Heros) "hero, warrior" and δοτος (dotos) "given to, granted"... [more]

HESIOD m Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
From the Greek name ‘Ησιοδος (Hesiodos), which probably means "to throw song" from ‘ησι (Hesi) "to throw" and ωιδης (oides) "song, ode"... [more]

HILARION ‘Ιλαριων m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ‘ιλαρος (Hilaros) meaning "cheerful"... [more]

HIPPOCRATES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Ιπποκρατης (Hippokrates) which meant "horse power", derived from the elements ‘ιππος (Hippos) "horse" and κρατος (kratos) "power"... [more]

HIPPOLYTOS ‘Ιππολυτος m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "freer of horses" from Greek ‘ιππος (Hippos) "horse" and λυω (lyo) "to loosen"... [more]

HYGINUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of ‘Υγινος (Hyginos), a Greek name derived from ‘υγιεινος (Hygieinos) meaning "healthy"... [more]

HYPATIA ‘Υπατια f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ‘υπατος (Hypatos) meaning "highest, supreme"... [more]

IRENEUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ειρηναιος (Eirenaios) which meant "peaceful"... [more]

ISOCRATES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ισοκρατης (Isokrates) which meant "equal power", derived from ισος (isos) "equal" and κρατος (kratos) "power"... [more]

KALLIAS Καλλιας m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek καλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty"... [more]

KALLIKRATES Καλλικρατης m Ancient Greek
Means "beautiful power", derived from the Greek elements καλλος (kallos) "beauty" and κρατος (kratos) "power".

KALLISTO Καλλιστω f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek καλλιστος (kallistos) meaning "most beautiful"... [more]

KALLISTRATE Καλλιστρατη f Ancient Greek
Means "beautiful army" from the Greek elements καλλος (kallos) "beauty" and στρατος (stratos) "army".

KLEITOS Κλειτος m Ancient Greek
Means "splendid, famous" in Greek... [more]

KYRIAKOS Κυριακος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of CYRIACUS

KYROS Κυρος m Ancient Greek
Greek form of CYRUS

LEONIDAS Λεωνιδας m Greek, Ancient Greek
From Greek λεων (leon) "lion"... [more]

LIGEIA Λιγεια f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek λιγυς (ligys) meaning "clear-voiced, shrill, whistling"... [more]

LYCURGUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Λυκουργος (Lykourgos), a Greek name which meant "deed of a wolf" from λυκου (lykou) "of a wolf" and εργον (ergon) "deed, work"... [more]

LYSANDER m Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
From the Greek name Λυσανδρος (Lysandros) which meant "a release of a man" from Greek λυσις (lysis) "a release" and ανδρος (andros) "of a man"... [more]

LYSANDRA Λυσανδρα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Λυσανδρος (Lysandros) (see LYSANDER).

LYSIMACHUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Λυσιμαχος (Lysimachos) which meant "a loosening of battle", derived from λυσις (lysis) "a release, loosening" and μαχη (mache) "battle"... [more]

LYSISTRATA f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Λυσιστρατη (Lysistrate) which meant "loosening the army", derived from λυσις (lysis) "a release, loosening" and στρατος (stratos) "army".

MELAINA Μελαινα f Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of MELANIE

MELISSA Μελισσα f English, Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "bee" in Greek... [more]

MELITTA Μελιττα f Ancient Greek, English
Ancient Attic Greek form of MELISSA

METHODIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Μεθοδιος (Methodios), derived from Greek μεθοδος (methodos) meaning "pursuit" or "method", ultimately from μετα (meta) "with" and ‘οδος (Hodos) "road"... [more]

METROPHANES Μητροφανης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μητηρ (meter) "mother" (genitive μητρος (metros)) and φανης (phanes) "appearing"... [more]

MILTIADES Μιλτιαδης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μιλτος (miltos) meaning "red earth"... [more]

MNASON Μνασων m Biblical, Ancient Greek
Possibly means "reminding" in Greek... [more]

MYRON Μυρων m English, Ancient Greek
Means "myrrh" in Greek... [more]

NICODEMUS m Biblical, English, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Νικοδημος (Nikodemos) which meant "victory of the people" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and δημος (demos) "the people"... [more]

NIKANDROS Νικανδρος m Ancient Greek
Means "victory of a man" from the Greek elements νικη (nike) "victory" and ανδρος (andros) "of a man"... [more]

NIKE Νικη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "victory" in Greek. Nike was the Greek goddess of victory.

NIKEPHOROS Νικηφορος m & f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "carrying victory" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and φορεω (phoreo) "to carry, to bear"... [more]

NIKIAS Νικιας m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νικη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]

NIKODEMOS Νικοδημος m Ancient Greek, Greek
Original Greek form of NICODEMUS

NIKOLAOS Νικολαος m Ancient Greek, Greek
Original Greek form of NICHOLAS

NIKOMACHOS Νικομαχος m Ancient Greek
Means "battle of victory" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and μαχη (mache) "battle".

NIKOMEDES Νικομηδης m Ancient Greek
Means "to think of victory", derived from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and μηδομαι (medomai) "to think"... [more]

NIKON Νικων m Ancient Greek, Russian
Derived from Greek νικη (nike) meaning "victory".

NIKOSTRATOS Νικοστρατος m Ancient Greek
Means "army of victory" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and στρατος (stratos) "army"... [more]

OLYMPIA Ολυμπια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of OLYMPOS

OLYMPIAS Ολυμπιας f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of OLYMPOS... [more]

OLYMPIODOROS Ολυμπιοδωρος m Ancient Greek
From Ολυμπος (Olympos) (of unknown meaning), the name of the mountain home of the Greek gods, combined with Greek δωρον (doron) "gift".

OLYMPOS Ολυμπος m Ancient Greek
From a Greek personal name which was derived from the place name Ολυμπος (Olympos) (of unknown meaning), the name of the mountain home of the Greek gods.

ONESIMUS m Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ονησιμος (Onesimos), which meant "beneficial, profitable"... [more]

ONESIPHORUS m Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ονησιφορος (Onesiphoros), which meant "bringing advantage, beneficial"... [more]

PAMPHILOS Παμφιλος m Ancient Greek
Means "friend of all" from Greek παν (pan) "all" and φιλος (philos) "friend".

PANKRATIOS m Ancient Greek
Means "all power" from Greek παν (pan) "all" and κρατος (kratos) "power"... [more]

PANTALEON Πανταλεων m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements παντες (pantes) "all" and λεων (leon) "lion"... [more]

PANTHER Πανθηρ m Ancient Greek
Means "panther" in Greek.

PANTHERAS Πανθηρας m Ancient Greek, Greek
Derived from Greek πανθηρ (panther) meaning "panther" (which is ultimately derived from the elements παν (pan) "all" and θηραω (therao) "to hunt")... [more]

PARAMONOS Παραμονος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek παραμονη (paramone) meaning "endurance, constancy".

PELAGIA Πελαγια f Ancient Greek, Greek, Polish
Feminine form of PELAGIUS... [more]

PELAGIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Πελαγιος (Pelagios), which was derived from πελαγος (pelagos) "the sea"... [more]

PERICLES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Περικλης (Perikles), which was derived from the Greek elements περι (peri) "around, in excess" and κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

PHAEDRUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Φαιδρος (Phaidros), which meant "bright"... [more]

PHILE Φιλη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Φιλων (Philon) (see PHILO).

PHILOKRATES Φιλοκρατης m Ancient Greek
Means "friend of power" from Greek φιλος (philos) "friend" and κρατος (kratos) "power".

PHILON Φιλων m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek form of PHILO

PHILOTHEOS Φιλοθεος m Ancient Greek
Means "friend of god" from Greek φιλος (philos) "friend" and θεος (theos) "god".

PHOCAS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Φωκας (Phokas), which meant "a seal" from Greek φωκη (phoke)... [more]

PHOTINE Φωτινη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek φως (phos) meaning "light"... [more]

PHOTIOS Φωτιος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek φως (phos) meaning "light".

PLATO m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Πλατων (Platon) which was derived from Greek πλατυς (platys) meaning "broad-shouldered"... [more]

PLATON Πλατων m Ancient Greek, Russian
Ancient Greek form of PLATO

POLYCARP m Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
From the Greek name Πολυκαρπος (Polykarpos), which meant "rich in fruit" from Greek πολυς (polys) "much" and καρπος (karpos) "fruit"... [more]

PRAXITELES Πραξιτελης m Ancient Greek
Means "action towards an aim", derived from Greek πραξις (praxis) "action, exercise" combined with τελος (telos) "aim, goal"... [more]

PROCHORUS m Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Προχορος (Prochoros) which meant "leader of the dance"... [more]

PROKOPIOS Προκοπιος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek προκοπη (prokope) "progress, advance"... [more]

PYRRHUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Πυρρος (Pyrros) which meant "flame-coloured, red", related to πυρ (pyr) "fire"... [more]

PYTHAGORAS Πυθαγορας m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Πυθιος (Pythios), a name of Apollo, and αγορα (agora) "market"... [more]

SAPPHO Σαπφω f Ancient Greek
Possibly from Greek σαπφειρος (sappheiros) meaning "sapphire" or "lapis lazuli"... [more]

SELEUCUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Σελευκος (Seleukos), of unknown meaning... [more]

SIMONIDES Σιμωνιδης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek σιμος (simos) "flat-nosed" and ειδος (eidos) "kind, type"... [more]

SOCRATES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Σωκρατης (Sokrates), which was derived from σως (sos) "whole, unwounded, safe" and κρατος (kratos) "power"... [more]

SOLON Σολων m Ancient Greek
Means "wisdom" in Greek... [more]

SOPHIA Σοφια f English, Greek, German, Italian, Ancient Greek
Means "wisdom" in Greek... [more]

SOPHOCLES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Σοφοκλης (Sophokles), which was derived from Greek σοφος (sophos) "skilled, clever" and κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

SOPHRONIA f English, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of SOPHRONIUS

SOPHRONIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Σωφρονιος (Sophronios), which was derived from Greek σωφρων (sophron) "self-controlled, sensible"... [more]

SOPHUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Σοφος (Sophos) which meant "skilled, clever".

SOSIGENES Σωσιγενης m Ancient Greek
Means "born safely" from Greek σως (sos) "safe, whole, unwounded" and γενης (genes) "born"... [more]

SOSTRATE Σωστρατη f Ancient Greek
Means "safe army" from Greek σως (sos) "safe, whole, unwounded" and στρατος (stratos) "army".

STEPHANOS Στεφανος m Ancient Greek, Greek
Ancient and modern Greek form of STEPHEN

STRATON Στρατων m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek στρατος (stratos) meaning "army"... [more]

SYNTYCHE Συντυχη f Biblical, Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name meaning "common fate"... [more]

THAIS Θαις f Ancient Greek
Possibly meaning "bandage" in Greek... [more]

THALES Θαλης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek θαλλω (thallo) meaning "to blossom"... [more]

THEMISTOCLES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Θεμιστοκλης (Themistokles), which meant "glory of the law" from θεμιστος (themistos) "of the law, of customs" and κλεος (kleos) "glory"... [more]

THEOCRITUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Θεοκριτος (Theokritos), a Greek name which meant "judge of god" from θεος (theos) "god" and κριτης (krites) "judge, critic"... [more]

THEODORA Θεοδωρα f English, Greek, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of THEODORE... [more]

THEODOROS Θεοδωρος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of THEODORE

THEODOSIA Θεοδοσια f Ancient Greek, Greek
Feminine form of THEODOSIUS

THEODOSIUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Θεοδοσιος (Theodosios) which meant "giving to god", derived from θεος (theos) "god" and δοσις (dosis) "giving"... [more]

THEODOTUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Θεοδοτος (Theodotos) which meant "given to god" from θεος (theos) "god" and δοτος (dotos) "given"... [more]

THEODULUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Θεοδουλος (Theodoulos) which meant "slave of god", derived from θεος (theos) "god" and δουλος (doulos) "slave"... [more]

THEOPHANES Θεοφανης m Ancient Greek
Means "manifestation of God" from Greek θεος (theos) "god" and φανης (phanes) "appearing"... [more]

THEOPHANIA Θεοφανια f Greek, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of THEOPHANES

THEOPHILA Θεοφιλα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of THEOPHILUS

THEOPHILUS m Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Θεοφιλος (Theophilos) which meant "friend of god", derived from θεος (theos) "god" and φιλος (philos) "friend"... [more]

THEOPHYLAKTOS Θεοφυλακτος m Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "guarded by god" from Greek θεος (theos) "god" and φυλασσω (phylasso) "to guard"... [more]

THERAPON m Ancient Greek
Means "servant" or "worshipper" in Greek.

THERON Θηρων m Ancient Greek
Means "hunter" in Greek.

THUCYDIDES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Θουκυδιδης (Thoukydides), derived from θεου (theou) "of god" and κυδος (kydos) "glory"... [more]

TIMAEUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Τιμαιος (Timaios) which meant "honour"... [more]

TIMO (2) Τιμω f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of TIMON

TIMON Τιμων m Ancient Greek, Biblical
Derived from Greek τιμη (time) meaning "honour, esteem"... [more]

TIMOTHEA Τιμοθεα f Ancient Greek, Greek
Feminine form of TIMOTHY

TRYPHON Τρυφων m Greek, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τρυφη (tryphe) meaning "softness, delicacy"... [more]

TRYPHOSA Τρυφωσα f Biblical, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τρυφη (tryphe) meaning "softness, delicacy"... [more]

TYCHO m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Τυχων (Tychon) meaning "hitting the mark"... [more]

XANTHE Ξανθη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ξανθος (xanthos) meaning "yellow" or "fair hair".

XANTHIPPE Ξανθιππη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of the Greek name Ξανθιππος (Xanthippos), which meant "yellow horse" from ξανθος (xanthos) "yellow" and ‘ιππος (Hippos) "horse"... [more]

XENOCRATES m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Ξενοκρατης (Xenokrates) which meant "foreign power", derived from ξενος (xenos) "foreign, strange" and κρατος (kratos) "power"... [more]

XENON Ξενων m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ξενος (xenos) meaning "stranger, foreigner".

XENOPHON Ξενοφων m Ancient Greek
Means "foreign voice", derived from Greek ξενος (xenos) "foreign, strange" and φωνη (phone) "voice"... [more]

ZENO m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Ζηνων (Zenon), which was derived from the name of the Greek god ZEUS... [more]

ZENOBIA Ζηνοβια f Ancient Greek
Means "life of Zeus", derived from Greek Ζηνο (Zeno), a prefix form of the name of ZEUS, combined with βιος (bios) "life"... [more]

ZENON Ζηνων m Ancient Greek, Polish
Older form of ZENO, as well as the modern Polish form.

ZOE Ζωη f English, Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "life" in Greek... [more]

ZOPYROS Ζωπυρος m Ancient Greek
Means "glowing" in Greek... [more]

ZOSIME Ζωσιμη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Ζωσιμος (Zosimos) (see ZOSIMUS).

ZOSIMOS Ζωσιμος m Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of ZOSIMUS

ZOSIMUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ζωσιμος (Zosimos), a Greek name derived from ζωσιμος (zosimos) meaning "viable" or "likely to survive"... [more]

ZOTICUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ζωτικος (Zotikos), derived from ζωτικος (zotikos) meaning "full of life"... [more]

2006-06-07 17:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Alexander - Protector of mankind

Andrew - Manly, Valiant, courageous

Anthony - Priceless

Christian - Annointed, follows Christ

Christopher - Christ-bearer

Cole - Victory of the people

Colin - Youth, child, victor

George - Farmer, to work the earth

Griffin or Griff - Mythological beast

Jason - Healer

Jerry - Holy

Miles or Myles- A soldier, merciful,

Nicholas - Victorious people

Owen - Warrior, well born

Phillip or Philip - Lover of horses

Stephan or Stephen - Crowned one

Theodore - Gift of God

Timothy - Honoring God

2006-06-07 12:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by meeshie16 2 · 0 0

Xander
Xander is a Dutch boy´s name derived from the male name Alexander. Alexander is derived originally from the Greek name of Alexandros meaning "protector of men".

I love this one.

2006-06-07 11:54:17 · answer #3 · answered by captures_sunsets 7 · 0 0

Anistopoulis

2006-06-07 11:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by sosickofred 3 · 0 0

Khristos or Christos would be my favorite. Here's where I got them:

Greek Boy Names
http://www.babychatter.com/greekboysnames.html

I hope the link helps you find a name that's perfect for your little guy.

2006-06-07 11:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I like Apollo (manly), Demetri (of the Earth), Dion (God of wine), Elias, Lucian (bringer of light), Milos (favor), Orion, and Silas (asked for).

2006-06-07 11:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by Answer Girl 4 · 0 0

2000names.com is a neat place to go for names

2006-06-07 11:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by gchastonay@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0 0

alexander,ambrose,andrew,anatole,angelo,aristotle,barnabas,christopher email me if u want something startin in a diff letter

2006-06-07 11:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet Pea 2 · 0 0

http://www.babynamesworld.com it gives the letter you want the meaning the ethnicity and differs for the sex your going to have.

2006-06-07 11:52:26 · answer #9 · answered by manda 4 · 0 0

Damian :)

"tamer; divine power; fate"

2006-06-07 12:01:24 · answer #10 · answered by xademloosx 1 · 0 0

panayotis?

2006-06-07 11:51:15 · answer #11 · answered by my_nickname 2 · 0 0

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