GREEK BABY NAMES

Greek Baby Names!
This page is crammed with information about Greek baby names. their origins and surnames. We have also included a full list of Greek Name days and dates. We have provided a selection of nearly 1,000 Greek Baby names to choose from! Still unsure? Then check out over 50,000 others available via the Index. Click the following links to access a great selection:

  Greek Baby Boy Names 

 Greek Baby Girl Names

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Greek Names

The Importance of First Names!
We respond to our name throughout our lives. People associate us with our first name, it forms part of our identity. They help to distinguish us from one to another.  Other people gain immediate and sometimes totally subconscious views of people, just from hearing a name they can therefore give us a distinct advantage in life, or conversely, a disadvantage! The choice of a Greek Baby name is, therefore, incredibly important. And those of us who choose a baby's name are taking on a responsible task! 

The Origins of Greek Surnames 
The origins of this these include place names,  those related to mythology and history, origins from colours, plants and other types of nature, Fictional origins, historical origins, characteristic and religious origins. We then move on to the genre which can be classed as Descriptive, Place, Speciality and finally unique (or created name's).  

The Greek Alphabet 
The Greek alphabet, adapted from the Phoenician alphabet, is different from the conventional Western alphabet which is based on the Roman alphabet.

Masculine and Feminine Greek baby names
Many Greek names indicate whether they are masculine or feminine. The female name is often indicated by a suffix as in an 'a' or 'ae' as in Hera or Bacchae, an 'e' as in Persephone or 'is' as in Artemis.
The male name is often indicated by the suffixes 'us' as in  Dionysus or Zeus, 'as' Midas or Atlas, 'os' as in Eros and 'es' as in Hermes.
 

Greek Name Days - A celebration of Greek culture!
Greek name days include not just religious names but also names which go back to the beginning of Greek culture. These names would include those of mythical heroes and the famous Greek philosophers such as Odyessus, Alexander, Socrates, Plato, and Helen.  The celebration of ' Greek name days' is more important than celebrating actual birthdays (although this Western custom is also being adopted. Birthdays are therefore sometimes celebrated for the youngest members of the family).

Greek Name Days Dates

What Greek baby name shall I give to my baby?
Will the traditional Greek baby name suit my baby? Will it be appropriate throughout a full life cycle starting with baby - toddler - school child - teenager - young adults - parents - middle age - retirement and ending with old age. Will it suit a pensioner as well as a baby? Will the schoolchild be teased mercilessly about a name? What will your baby think of your choice?