20 of the most beautiful Greek baby names for your little Gods and Goddesses
Take another little Greece of my heart now, baby!
Without doubt, Greece is one of the most beautiful places on earth, with a culture steeped in history and a magical mythology.
Whether you have Greek roots or fond memories of a trip there yourself, there are so many reasons to look to the beautiful names of Greece when choosing a name for your new little God or Goddess.
Find the perfect Greek baby name for your little God or Goddess in the galleries below. Our curated list features meaningful names rooted in Greek heritage and enchanting mythology.
Ancient Greece, the birthplace of modern democracy, philosophy, medicine, the Olympics, and so much more is the perfect inspiration for naming your baby.
From ancient heroes to goddesses, our list of Greek baby names offers a diverse selection of meaningful and culturally rich names for your newborn boy or girl.
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite options below …
We’ve found the most beautiful Greek names for you to consider.
10 of the most beautiful Greek baby boy names
Atticus
Meaning “belonging to Attica”, the region in which Athens is located. Can’t get much more Greek than that!
Basil
Meaning “royal, kingly, brave, valiant, chivalrous” this makes the perfect name for your newest gentleman.
Darius
A name that has connotations of wealth and success, Darius means “one who maintains their possessions”.
Evander
Evander is a boy’s name that means “good man,” and what more could you ask for?
Hermes
This stong name means “messenger of the gods”.
Leander
A great mythical name, Leander means “lion man”.
Orion
In Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter and the son of Poseidon, turned into a constellation by Zeus. The name means “rising in the sky”.
Sebastian
The name Sebastian has a long history, beginning in third-century Rome, meaning “venerable” or “revered”.
Xander
This sweet name means “defender and protector of humankind”.
10 of the most beautiful Greek baby girl names
Aphrodite
The Goddess of Love. The name itself means “risen from the sea”.
Cassandra
This beautiful name means “man’s defender, warrior”.
Demi
Demi means “half” or “small”, and can sometimes refer to a follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and the harvest.
Ida
An adorable two syllable name meaning “the Mountain of the Goddess”, or “diligent, hardworking”.
Ophelia
Meaning “helpful and wise”, this beautiful Greek name is perfect for your little Goddess.
Rhea
This beautiful Greek name means “flowing”.
Thalia
In mythology, Thalia was the Muse of Comedy and means “flourishing”.
Ursula
Ursula is Greek nature name meaning “little bear” or “strong”.
Xenia
Xenia as an adorable girl’s name is of Greek origin meaning “welcoming and hospitable”.
