Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

A star in the constellation of Leo, perfect for a sci fi character but for a baby, not so much.

Lex is still used mostly for boys, but like Alex, may cross over with the rising popularity of all long forms of the name. Lexi is another, more feminine option.

Place-name mentioned in the New Testament and not yet on the name map. Philadelphia Thursday was the character played by Shirley Temple in John Ford's 1948 "Fort Apache."

The French word for angel is Ange, but Angèle is the French version of the name Angela, and feels much fresher nowadays.

Also relating to the sea and the islands, this name is a bit more melodic than its cousins.

Not as familiar and easy as Christopher, not as unusual and interesting as Christoph or Krzysztof.

Agapi has a sweet meaning of love and affection, but though this name is used in modern Greece, it's one of the Greek names for girls that has not yet emigrated to the US along with so many of her sisters.

Antimony is a lustrous grey metal. Beware though - antimony is very poisonous and harmful to the environment, so a bit of a harsh name to give to a child.

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

Penthia might not be the most charming flower name, but as the lovely Penelope ascends, and the lovely Cynthia fades away, a compromise may be in order.

Lexis is a condensation of Alexis, or the expression of a wish to drive a Lexus. Go with the longer form.

A Greek classic.

Alternative (rarer) spelling of Roxanne.