All about Greek baby girl names

Greek baby girl names

Greek baby girl names have gained popularity not only in Greece and other European nations but, also worldwide. Many of the Greek baby names have traditional significance which reflects the customary beliefs of the community.  Although, it is usually the ancestor names that keeps rotating in the family – the eldest daughter gets her grandmother’s name and similarly, the grandfather’s name is passed on to the elder son. The most noteworthy point is that all the Greek origin names have religious sentiments attached to it.

You would find that most of the Greek origin names are related to mythology, history, colors, nature and also, of gods and goddesses. The Greek mythology is considered one of the oldest historical heritages which, has significantly contributed to the various cultures, communities and religions of the world.

There are many Greek names which have come from the religious figures - Gods and Goddesses of the community. This is to pay homage to their almighty by selecting those names for their new born. But, with the changing time even, the preference of names has changed. Some of the traditional baby girl names are –

·         Accalia - Mythical Greek Name  

·         Adonia - Greek Goddess

·         Democritus - judge of the people and judge, critic

·         Bion  - life

·         Epaphroditos -lovely, charming

·         Euphrasia  - good cheer

·         Gennadius  - noble, generous

·         Hesperos  - evening

·         Irene  -peace

·         Isocrates - Power

·         Kallistos - Most beautiful

·         Leon - Lion

·         Myron - Sweet oil, perfume, fragrance

·         Nikon - victory

·         Olympiodoros - Gift

·         Periclies - Glory

·         Roxana - bringt, dawn

However, the Greek alphabets are different from conventional western alphabets (based on Roman alphabets) and are adapted from Phoenician alphabets. It is easy to know that the Greek name is feminine or masculine. The female/girl Greek names have suffix as – ‘a’, ‘ae’, ‘e’ and ‘is’; like, Hera, Bacchae, Persephone, Artemis. But, in male/boy Greek names the suffix ‘us’, ‘as’, ’es‘and ‘os’ is added; for example, Dionysus, Zeus, Midas, Atlas, Eros, Hermes.

There are many modern and stylish Greek names for the new born which is liked by many eastern and westerns nations also. Here are some of the contemporary baby girl names -

 

·         Caitilin

·         Calchas

·         Daffodil

·         Denny

·         Erasmo

·         Estes

·         Filips

·         Galina

·         Gelasia

·         Hebe

·         Hilario

·         Ileana

·         Jasen

·         Kasmo

·         Marcario

·         Natassia

·         Olena

·         Zoya

 

In Greece, ‘Name day’ is celebrated as; each day of the year is associated with one name. This day people enjoy gatherings and this day is considered as the birthday of the baby named after it. Most of the Greek baby names are picked from Orthodox Church calendars. Some of the most liked Greek baby girl names are -  

 

·         Alethea: Truth

·         Antonia: Priceless

·         Daphne: Laurel tree 

·         Delfina: Dolphin

·         Galatea: Ivory colored  

·         Melania: Dark or black

·         Melantha: Dark flower

·         Melina: Canary yellow

·         Salome: Peace 

·         Sibyl: Prophetess 

·         Sofronia: Wisdom

Wishing you happiness on the new arrival and hope you find beautiful Greek baby names for your loved one.