315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)
- Parthenios
Origin:
Greek mythology nameDescription:
Parthenios, the name of a Greek river god, is draped in a toga.
- Vernados
Origin:
Greek from GermanMeaning:
"courage of the bear"Description:
Rhythmic and powerful, if you don't mind the nickname Vern.
- Mitsos
- Christion
- Christy
Origin:
Scottish and Irish diminutive of ChristopherMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
Common nicknames for Christopher in Ireland, we think Christy or Christie have a certain cheery charm, especially now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous.
- Markos
- Oedipus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"swollen foot"Description:
Sure to give a complex.
- Lucais
- Daimon
- Macarius
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Macarius, the name of several early saints, is virtually unknown in the U.S. though its Spanish forms Macario and the feminine Macaria are sometimes used. With the revival of many ancient s-ending names, Macarius might rise again, and it does carry the user-friendly nickname Mac.
- Clete
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of CletusMeaning:
"called forth"Description:
A sleek nickname name more attractive than its longer form, there have been a couple of prominent baseball player Cletes as well as the broadcast journalist Clete Roberts.
- Leonides
- Galenus
- Nectarios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"of nectar"Description:
A twentieth-century Greek saint's name redolent of the beverage of the gods that imparted immortality.
- Hilarion
- Dimos
- Matthaios
- Leandros
- Plato
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"broad-shouldered"Description:
The name of one of the greatest Western philosophers is often used as a first name in its land of origin, Greece, and would make a really interesting, thought-provoking choice here. It is remembered here as the nickname of the memorable character played by Sal Mineo in the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause."
- Costa