Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

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.

A twentieth-century Greek saint's name redolent of the beverage of the gods that imparted immortality.

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.

A saint's name, which comes from a Greek root meaning 'Stop!" because it was originally bestowed on a son whose older siblings had not survived, and was given in the sense of "Stop dying."

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

Nickelle is an unusual feminine form of Nicholas, a name with many variations both male and female around the world. Nickelle is a twist on the more common Nicole with the feminine -elle ending, as in Michelle. The addition of the k helps clarify pronunciation. Unlike the 5 cent coin, the emphasis is on the second syllable.

Margalo could make an intriguing spin on Margaret, with Margo as a nickname. The name appears in E. B. White's Stuart Little — as a bird. Margalo Gilmore (born Margaret) was a well-known British-born Broadway actress.

A Greek form of Anthony, derived from Latin.

Though this one would be sure to inspire confusion, Ven- names can be an intriguing alternative to the Ben- group.

Fedora is occasionally heard among the British Mayfair and Belgravia set, but we're afraid that in this country there would be too strong an association with the man's felt hat.

The ethereal name of a Greek mythology sea nymph.

Like Gandy, a rarely heard name (there was a seventies movie called Zandy's Bride) that has a lot more energy and charm than its commoner cousins Andy, Randy, and Sandy.

Parthenios, the name of a Greek river god, is draped in a toga.