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.

A Greek classic.

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

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

Another light new twist in the Nicole family.

Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates (often spelled Sokratis) is quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato (the name of his pupil) might be easier to handle for those wanting a philosopher-inspired choice.

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

Alternative (rarer) spelling of Roxanne.

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

Peg is a nostalgic turn-of-the-last-century nickname, sociable but slight. Like near-identical twin Peggy, Peg is in mothballs.

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.

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

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

The original form of Stephen, a readily importable choice.

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