Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Aliz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a winner.

Eulala is a melodious name highlighted for American parents when actress Marcia Gay Harden chose it for her older daughter. The pronunciation is yoo-LAY-la; Eulalia is the related name of the patron saint of Barcelona.

Omega is a perfect choice for a youngest child.

Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.

One of a number of similar forms of the "violet" name family used throughout Europe — others include Yolanda, Violante and Iolanthe.

Cassiane, also spelled Kassiani or Kasiani, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Cassiane, traditionally sung on Tuesday of Easter Week in the Greek Orthodox Church, is associated with fallen women. The 9th century saint Cassiane was supposed to be in love with the Emperor Theophilos, who rejected her when she proved to be more intelligent than he.

Kosma sounds like a name from a 1950s science fiction movie. Better contemporary choice: Cosima.

Quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato might be easier to handle.

Multisyllabic New Testament relic dimly recalled from the Thornton Wilder novel Theophilus North.