225 Greek girl baby names with meanings

Greece’s rich history and culture is a treasure trove of beautiful names for a baby girl. We've selected 225 of the best Greek girl names – each with the meaning and including names that are the most popular, unusual, traditional, unisex, and strong

Published: April 2, 2024 at 12:13 PM

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If you're trying to pick the perfect name for your baby girl, take a look at this selection of Greek names and what they mean. You probably don't think you know many Greek girl names already, but we guarantee you'll be familiar with more than you realise. The influence of Ancient Greece and Greek mythology on the rest of the world means that names from the country have been commonplace in the UK for centuries.

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As well as the classic Greek baby names you will already know like Sophie and Catherine, we've chosen some more unusual options too, including some with connections to mythology and Shakespeare as well as names with a more modern feel. Choosing a name for your baby is a big decision but don’t worry, we've got you covered with our comprehensive and inspiring list of over 200 Greek baby names. With everything from popular, beautiful and strong names to short, unique and unisex options, our list will help you find the perfect Greek name for your baby girl. Also, discover our one-syllable names for girls, with their origin and meaning.

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Here's our list of the best Greek girl names to inspire you...

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Popular Greek names for girls

Some of the UK's most popular baby names for girls are Greek in origin, including Sophia, Phoebe and Chloe. We've listed all the Greek girl names most commonly given to babies born in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. All the names in this list appear on the official top 100 list for girls for 2021, which is taken from birth registration data – the 2022 data won't be released until later this year.

Popular names tend to reflect current trends and are tried and tested so they won't raise any eyebrows among family and friends. However, if you hate the idea of your daughter sharing her name with a child in the same class, you might want to go for something more unusual.

1. Sophia

2. Phoebe

3. Sophie

4. Penelope

5. Chloe

6. Thea

7. Eleanor

8. Iris

9. Lyra

Beautiful Greek girl names

Are you looking for a name which is just as gorgeous as your baby girl? These beautiful Greek girl names might be just what you’re looking for. We've carefully chosen these girls' names because they are a delight to say and have some wonderful meanings too. Some like Adara and Callie actually have meanings linked to beauty or other positive virtues, while others are simply lovely to say.

10. Adara

11. Adelpha

12. Alzina

13. Annis

14. Aretha

15. Calla

16. Callie

17. Carissa

18. Corisande

19. Corinna

20. Delphine

21. Eirini

22. Eleni

23. Evangeline

24. Evanthe

25. Harmony

26. Ianthe

27. Ilena

28. Illiana

29. Karisa

30. Lydia

31. Melody

32. Stefania

Ancient Greek girl names

You may well have learnt about Ancient Greece when you were at school but how about using it as a source of inspiration when naming your baby? The names here are centuries old and come from one of the most famous and influential civilisations in world history. We have gathered together some Ancient Greek girls' names for you to choose from, including options which will sound familiar, like Agnes and Anastasia, and more unusual monikers like Euphemia and Areti.

33. Acacia

34. Agnes

35. Althea

36. Amaryllis

37. Anastasia

38. Andromeda

39. Arcadia

40. Areti

41. Athena

42. Cassia

43. Cinda

44. Delta

45. Electra

46. Eudora

47. Eugenia

48. Euphemia

49. Hestia

50. Isadora

51. Konstantina

52. Lysandra

53. Melina

54. Sybella

55. Sybil

56. Thais

57. Tessa

58. Theodora

59. Xanthe

The 10 most popular girl names in Greece

It is common for Greek parents to name their babies after their grandparents, which means the same names remain popular in the country from generation to generation. We've consulted information from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) to create a list of the top 10 most popular girls' names in Greece itself. The most common name, Maria, belongs to 8.3% of women living in Greece, while 5.2% are called Eleni and 3.7% Katerina. All but one of the most popular names in Greece are Greek in origin and, although none of them feature in the top 100 girls' names in the UK, most appear somewhere in our list.

Mythological Greek girl names

Greek mythology is a rich source of potential baby names with so many different characters – both mortal and immortal – to pick from. Many mythological names have already earned a firm place in our culture but if you're looking for something unusual, you'll still be spoilt for choice. Our favourite Greek mythology girl names include Calista, Demi, Persephone and Olympia.

60. Alcina

61. Alkmini

62. Amalthea

63. Antigone

64. Aphrodite

65. Ariadne

66. Arina

67. Asteria

68. Atalanta

69. Calista

70. Calliope

71. Calypso

72. Circe

73. Cressida

74. Cybele

75. Daphne

76. Danae

77. Delia

78. Demi

79. Despina

80. Dimitra

81. Elara

82. Ismini

83. Juno

84. Keres

85. Larissa

86. Melania

87. Melissa

88. Nefeli

89. Olympia

90. Pandora

91. Persephone

92. Selena

93. Thalia

Modern Greek girl names

Are you looking for a girl's name with more of a contemporary and fresh feel to it? While many of these Greek girl names have been in existence for a long time, they sound current and fit in perfectly with life today. Here is our selection of modern Greek girl names which are just right for a new baby.

94. Alexa

95. Ariana

96. Asia

97. Bronte

98. Charis

99. Effie

100. Damara

101. Georgia

102. Jiana

103. Nicole

104. Sapphira

105. Tiffany

Unusual Greek girl names

When it comes to unusual Greek girl names, we've got you covered. If you choose any of the baby names on this list for your daughter, you definitely won’t need to worry about her sharing her name with half the class at school. These choices are rare and stand out from the crowd, but you may have to get used to explaining how they are spelt and pronounced.

106. Acantha

107. Aleka

108. Alethea

109. Amarantha

110. Anemone

111. Aspasia

112. Astraea

113. Basilia

114. Cassiopeia

115. Charikleia

116. Cosima

117. Ekaterini

118. Eulalia

119. Eunice

120. Foteini

121. Halcyon

122. Jocasta

123. Kyriaki

124. Kyveli

125. Letha

126. Nomiki

127. Paraskevi

128. Phile

129. Philomela

130. Polyxeni

131. Tasoula

132. Thekla

133. Theodosia

134. Vasiliki

135. Xanthippi

136. Zenobia

137. Zephyra

Traditional girls' names with Greek origins

The Greek girls' names on this list will all seem very familiar. This is because they have been used as girl names in the UK for generations – so much so, you probably had no idea they were originally from Greece. Some of these traditional girl names like Beryl and Doris may seem old-fashioned and more suited to your grandparents or great-grandparents, but many are making a real comeback.

138. Agatha

139. Alexandra

140. Andrea

141. Angela

142. Angelina

143. Anthea

144. Bernice

145. Beryl

146. Catherine

147. Cynthia

148. Doris

149. Dorothy

150. Helen

151. Irene

152. Margaret

153. Melanie

154. Philippa

155. Philomena

156. Phyllis

157. Stephanie

158. Theresa

Greek girl names that appear in Shakespeare

If you're a fan of classical literature, why not consider a girl's name chosen by the Bard himself? William Shakespeare often looked to history and classical civilisations for inspiration for his own plays and so it is no surprise many of his characters have names of Greek origin. These Greek girl names all appear in well-known Shakespearean comedies and tragedies, although not all the characters they were given to enjoy a happy ending.

159. Cassandra

160. Charmian

161. Desdemona

162. Helena

163. Hermia

164. Hermione

165. Nerissa

166. Ophelia

167. Thisbe

168. Titania

Short Greek names for girls

If you prefer your baby names to be brief, this selection of short and snappy names is for you. These short Greek girl names all contain no more than 4 letters, with the shortest, Io, using just 2 vowels.

169. Avra

170. Clio

171. Cora

172. Dido

173. Dora

174. Eos

175. Eris

176. Gaia

177. Hali

178. Hera

179. Io

180. Ione

181. Leda

182. Lois

183. Maia

184. Myra

185. Nike

186. Nyx

187. Rhea

188. Téa

189. Xena

190. Zita

191. Zoe

Unisex Greek baby names

Choosing a unisex or gender-neutral name for your baby is becoming more and more popular. The following unisex Greek baby names would all work well whether you are expecting a boy or a girl – ideal if you've decided not to find out the sex of your baby in advance.

192. Alexis

193. Artemis

194. Echo

195. Indigo

196. Lotus

197. Lyric

198. Phoenix

Greek girl names linked to nature

Plants, birds, animals and the natural world all feature strongly in the meanings of baby names. These Greek girl names are all connected to nature in some way and could be ideal if you want to inspire your daughter to have a love of the world around them. Girls' names ending in '-antha' like Calantha and Melantha all relate to flowers, or you could look to the sky for inspiration and choose Irida, which means rainbow.

199. Althaia

200. Calandra

201. Calantha

202. Cliantha

203. Dorcas

204. Eltha

205. Evanthia

206. Hyacinth

207. Irida

208. Koralia

209. Margalo

210. Melantha

211. Melora

212. Myrtle

213. Petronilla

Strong Greek girl names

Don't feel like you have to choose something delicate and gentle just because you're having a girl. Girls' names can be powerful, fearless and tenacious, as this list of strong Greek girl names proves. We particularly love Alexandrina – the name Queen Victoria was born with – for a fresh twist on the more commonly used Alexandra.

214. Adamantia

215. Alala

216. Alexandrina

217. Berenice

218. Charisma

219. Demeter

220. Diandra

221. Nyssa

222. Petra

223. Styliani

224. Theano

225. Vasilia

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Catherine Ball

Catherine Ball is a freelance journalist who specialises in writing about parenting and health. She has been a journalist for 20 years, writing for a wide range of regional and national publications.

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