100 Traditional & Modern Greek Names for Girls

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Learn what these beautiful Greek names mean

Co-authored by Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: December 8, 2025 Fact Checked

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Greek names are often associated with power and beauty. Whether you’re inspired by ancient history or prefer something more modern, there are plenty of gorgeous Greek girl names to choose from. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite popular and unique options to help you find the perfect name for your baby girl.

Top Greek Girl Names

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Alexandra (meaning: “defending men”)
Anastasia (meaning: “resurrection”)
Sofia (meaning: “wisdom”)
Olympia (meaning: “from Mount Olympus”)
Viktoria (meaning “victory”)

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Popular Greek Girl Names

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Choose a popular name from Greek culture. Whether your family is Greek or you simply appreciate the culture, there are a lot of gorgeous names to choose from. Here are some of the most popular and common girl names in Greece:
- Aikaterini (meaning: “each of the two”)
- Alexandra (meaning: “defending men”)^{[1]
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- Amalia (meaning: “unceasing, vigorous, brave”)
- Anastasia (meaning: “resurrection”)^{[2]
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- Angela (meaning: “angel”)
- Anna (meaning: “favor, grace”)
- Christina (meaning: “Christian”)
- Eirini (meaning: “peace”)
- Eleni (meaning: “torch, ball of light”)
- Evangelia (meaning: “bringing good news”)
- Georgia (meaning: “farmer, earthworker”)
- Iloulia (meaning: “youthful”)
- Maria (meaning: “beloved, wished-for child”)^{[3]
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- Martha (meaning: “lady, mistress”)
- Michaela (meaning: “who is like God?”)
- Nicoleta (meaning: “victory of the people”)
- Olympia (meaning: “from Mount Olympus”)
- Sara (meaning: “lady, princess, noblewoman”)
- Sofia (meaning: “wisdom”)
- Viktoria (meaning “victory”)

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Unique Greek Girl Names

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Choose a unique name to stand out. While some Greek girl names have gained popularity outside of Greek culture, others aren’t as well-known. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, try one of these rare names:
- Agni (meaning: “chaste”)
- Alkmini (meaning: “strength”)
- Dareia (meaning: “possessing goodness”)
- Domna (meaning: “lord, master”)
- Evdokia (meaning: “to be well blessed, to be satisfied”)
- Foteini (meaning: “light”)
- Glykeria (meaning: “sweet”)
- Haris (meaning: “grace, kindness”)
- Irida (meaning: “rainbow”)
- Ismini (meaning: “knowledge”)
- Kallirroi (meaning: “beautiful, flowing”)
- Kyveli (meaning: “stone, hair”)
- Myrto (meaning: “myrtle”)
- Nefeli (meaning: “cloud”)
- Nomiki (meaning: “relating to the law”)
- Paraskevi (meaning: “preparation, Friday”)
- Polyxeni (meaning: “hospitable”)
- Thekla (meaning: “glory of God”)
- Venetia (meaning: “kinfolk, friendly”)
- Xanthi (meaning: “yellow, fair hair”)

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Traditional & Ancient Greek Girl Names

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Get inspiration from Greek mythology. There are many fascinating female figures from Greek mythology. If you want your baby girl to have a powerful, traditional name, consider naming her after your favorite goddess, sorceress, or nymph. Here are some popular myth-inspired names:
- Aphrodite (meaning: “born from sea foam, goddess of love and beauty”)
- Artemis (meaning: “twin of Apollo, goddess of the hunt”)
- Astraea (meaning: “of the stars”)
- Athena (meaning: “goddess of wisdom”)
- Calliope (meaning: “beautiful voice”)^{[4]
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- Cassandra (meaning: “shining upon man”)^{[5]
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- Circe (meaning: “falcon, to encircle, the goddess of sorcery”)
- Daphne (meaning: “laurel tree”)
- Demeter (meaning: “earth mother, goddess of the harvest”)
- Gaia (meaning: “earth”)
- Hecate (meaning: “willing, goddess of the crossroads”)
- Helen (meaning: “ray of light, sunbeam”)
- Hera (meaning: “protectress, lady, mistress, queen of the gods”)
- Kore (meaning: “maiden”)
- Medea (meaning: “cunning, ponder, ruler”)
- Penelope (meaning: “weaver”)
- Persephone (meaning: “bringer of destruction, goddess of the underworld”)
- Phoebe (meaning: “bright, radiant, pure”)^{[6]
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- Rhea (meaning: “flowing”)
- Thalia (meaning: “to blossom, flourishing, festivity”)
- Who do you think are the most important women in Greek mythology? Share your opinion in our “Who are the most important women in Greek mythology?” forum!

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Modern Greek Girl Names

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Pick a modern name for something more unique. Because ancient Greece played such an important role in world history, we often think of Greek names as being historical. However, there are plenty of gorgeous, modern options to choose from, like the following:
- Aliki (meaning: “scarlet”)
- Areti (meaning: “virtue”)
- Avra (meaning: “breeze”)
- Charikleia (meaning: “grace, kindness, glory”)
- Charis (meaning: “grace, kindness, glory”)
- Eftychia (meaning: “happiness”)
- Eleni (meaning: “torch, corposant”)
- Evridiki (meaning: “wide justice”)
- Fevronia (meaning: “purging, purification”)
- Filippa (meaning: “friend of horses”)
- Irini (meaning: “peace”)
- Koralia (meaning: “coral”)
- Melpomeni (meaning: “to sing, celebrate with song”)
- Styliani (meaning: “pillar”)
- Tasoula (meaning: “resurrection”)
- Theofania (meaning: “manifestation of God”)
- Vasiliki (meaning: “king”)
- Xenia (meaning: “hospitality”)
- Zinovia (meaning: “life of Zeus”)
- Zoi (meaning: “life”)

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Beautiful Greek Girl Names

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Pick a name that sounds beautiful. If you don’t speak Greek, you may be confused on how to say certain names, as the spelling doesn’t always match the pronunciation. If you’re not sure how a name is pronounced, listen to a Greek person say it. You may discover the name is even more beautiful than you originally thought!
- Adamantia (meaning: “unconquerable, unbreakable”)
- Aleka (meaning: “defender of people”)
- Demetria (meaning: “devoted to Demeter”)
- Despoina (meaning: “mistress, lady”)
- Elisavet (meaning: “my God is an oath”)
- Elpida (meaning: “hope”)
- Evgenia (meaning: “well-born”)
- Flora (meaning: “flower”)
- Gianna (meaning: “God is gracious”)
- Kleio (meaning: “glory”)
- Konstantina (meaning “constancy, steadfastness”)
- Korina (meaning: “maiden”)
- Marietta (meaning: “wished-for child, sea of rebelliousness”)
- Marika (meaning: “beloved, wished-for child”)
- Selene (meaning: “moon”)
- Stefania (meaning: “crown, wreath”)
- Stella (meaning: “pillar”)
- Tasia (meaning: “resurrection”)
- Theodosia (meaning: “giving to God”)
- Vasia (meaning: “king”)