117 Modern Greek Names That Are Right On Trend

In modern times, Greek words, with traditional Greek roots, are becoming extremely popular with parents when it comes to baby names.

Greek parents like to select baby names that connect with their roots and stay true to the culture and history of the country. Some popular Greek baby names like Zeus, Alexander, Penelope, Zoe, Alexis, Andrew, George, and Athena are extremely popular with parents.

Modern Greek Girl Names

There are various trendy modern Greek girl names. Names give identity to an individual. If names are inspired by Greek mythology, they will have specific meanings. Check out the following list of modern Greek girl names and understand more about them.

Agatha (Greek origin) meaning 'good' is a sweet name for Greek girls.

Aikaterini (Greek origin) meaning 'Pure' is one among the modern Greek names.

Alexa (Greek origin) meaning 'defending men' is a sophisticated name for Greek girls. The name meaning defending men is suitable for a baby boy. It is an ancient Greek form of Alexander.

Anastasia (Greek origin) meaning 'will rise again or resurrect' is one of the unique Greek girl names.

Andromeda (Greek origin) meaning 'ruler of man' is a popular name for girls in Greek mythology.

Angeliki (Greek origin) meaning 'angelic' or 'messenger of God' is a wonderful name among Greek baby names.

Aphrodite (Greek origin) meaning 'born from sea foam' is one of the unique Greek girl names.

Ariadne (Greek origin) meaning 'most holy' is a very popular name for Greek baby girls.

Athena (Greek origin) meaning 'goddess of wisdom' in Greek mythology.

Bronte (Greek origin) meaning 'thunder' is another cute name mentioned in Greek mythology.

Calliope (Greek origin) meaning 'beautiful voice' is a bold and creative name for Greek girls.

Carissa (Greek origin) meaning 'grace' is a wonderful baby name in Greek.

Cassandra (Greek origin) meaning 'She who entangles men, insightful, a seer, or one who shines among humanity' was the daughter of King Priam.

Cassia (Greek origin) meaning 'cinnamon' is a wonderful name for Greek babies.

Catherine (Greek origin) meaning 'pure' is a suitable name for Greek girls.

Chloe (Greek origin) meaning 'blooming or fertility' is a cute name in Greek mythology.

Cora (Greek origin) meaning 'Filled heart or maiden' is a lovely name that has a simplicity and contemporary feel.

Danae (Greek origin) meaning 'She who judges and bright' is another creative name for Greek girls.

Daphne (Greek origin) meaning 'laurel tree' and 'Greek water nymph' is another modern Greek name for girls.

Delia (Greek origin) meaning 'born on the island of Delos' is a trendy name in Greek mythology.

Demi (French origin) meaning 'half, small' is a humble name in Greek mythology.

Dimitra (Greek origin)  meaning 'earth mother' is a pretty name among Greek baby names.

Eleanor ( French and Greek origin) meaning 'light-hearted' is a kind name mentioned in Greek mythology.

Elena (Greek origin) meaning 'shining light' is a wonderful name in Greek mythology.

Eleni (Greek origin) meaning 'Sunray' is a sweet name for Greek girls.

Ella (German origin) meaning 'she or her' is a popular name for children in Greek.

Ella (Greek origin) meaning 'beautiful, fancy and light' is a cool name for Greek girls.

Georgia (Greek origin)  meaning 'farmer' is a fabulous Greek baby name.

Helen (Greek origin) meaning 'light' is another wonderful name in Greek.

Helena (Greek origin) meaning 'beautiful' is a sweet name for Greek girls.

Hera (Greek origin) meaning 'protectress' was the queen of gods in Greek mythology.

Hermione (Greek origin) meaning 'messenger' is a cute name in Greek mythology. A word suitable for naming a daughter.

Iris (Greek origin) meaning 'colorful' or 'rainbow' is the ancient symbol of power in Greek mythology.

Juno (Latin origin) meaning 'goddess of love, marriage, and childbirth' is a unique name in Greek mythology.

Katie (Greek origin) meaning 'pure or torture' is a wonderful name taken from the names Katherine and Kate. It is a Greek word suitable for naming your daughter.

Kostantina (Greek origin)  meaning 'steadfast' is a beautiful name among Greek baby names.

Lydia (Greek origin) meaning 'A noble and beautiful woman' is popular as a literary favorite with the youngest of the Bennett girls in 'Pride And Prejudice'.

Lydia (Greek origin) meaning 'beautiful one' is a wonderful name in Greek mythology.

Lyra (Greek origin) meaning 'lyre' is a cute name in Greek mythology.

Maia (Greek origin) meaning 'goddess of spring' is another beautiful name for Greek girls.

Margaret (French and Latin origin) meaning 'pearl' is a cute name for girls in Greek.

Maria (Greek origin)  meaning 'bitter' in Hebrew is another cute name for Greek girls which has biblical references too.

Melia (Greek origin) meaning 'ash tree' is a trendy name for girls in Greek.

Nicole (French origin) meaning 'people of victory' is a victorious name in Greek mythology. The meaning people of victory has traditional Greek roots.

Ophelia (Greek origin) meaning 'helpful and wise' is one of the trendy names for Greek girls.

Paraskevi (Greek origin) meaning 'preparation' is a fantastic name among Greek baby names.

Penelope (Greek origin) meaning 'A weaver of thread' is a trendy greek name for girls.

Penelope (Greek origin) meaning 'weaver' is a wonderful name popularized by Homer’s 'The Odyssey'. Penelope was the wife of Odysseus.

Phoebe (Greek origin) meaning 'radiant' or 'the shining one' was the goddess of moon and hunting in Greek mythology.

Phoebe (Greek origin) meaning 'shining or bright' is a cute name in Greek mythology.

Rhea (Greek origin) meaning 'A flowing stream of water' is a nice and vintage name for Greek girls.

Selena (Greek origin) meaning 'moon' is a wonderful name for girls in Greek mythology.

Selene (Greek origin) meaning 'brightness' is sweet for Greek girls. It is a modern word suitable for naming a daughter.

Sofia (Greek origin) meaning 'wisdom' is a popular name for girls in Greek.

Sophia (Greek origin)  meaning 'wisdom' is another one among the modern Greek names.

Sophia (Greek origin) meaning 'having great wisdom' is an extremely popular name for Greek girls.

Thalia (Greek origin) meaning 'dew from heaven' is a popular name in Greek mythology.

Thalia (Greek origin) meaning 'to bloom or flourish' was the daughter of Zeus in Greek mythology.

Thea (Greek origin) meaning 'gift of God' is a cute name for Greek babies.

Tiffany (Greek origin) meaning 'manifestation of God' is a wonderful name in Greek mythology.

Vasiliki (Greek origin)  meaning 'royal woman' is a beautiful name among Greek baby names.

Zoe (Greek origin) meaning 'life' is a cute name in Greek mythology.

Modern Greek Artists Names

There are various renowned Greek artists in ancient Greece. Artists are the well-wishers of society. It is very essential to know their names and contributions. Check out their names from the following list and understand more about them.

Alekos Fassianos (Greek origin) is a painter who establishes her mark in the literary world of ancient Greece.

Alexander (Greek origin) meaning 'people of victory' or 'defender of man', Alexander's meaning makes it a classic Greek name.

Apelles (Greek origin) meaning 'any consummate artist' is a great Greek painter.

Apollodorus (Greek origin) meaning 'gift of Apollo' was the first painter who used light and color to shade his paintings.

Chryssa (Greek origin) meaning 'anointed one', was a Christian and a renowned and successful artist in ancient Greece.

Cimon of Cleonae (Greek origin) who invented foreshortened or 'three-quarter views' was an ancient painter of Greece.

Echion (Greek origin) meaning 'Viper' was another great Greek artist.

Euphranor (Greek origin) meaning 'delightful' was a Greek artist who excelled both as a painter and sculptor.

Eupompus (Greek origin) was the founder of the great Sicyonic school of painting.

Konstantinos Parthenis (Greek origin) proved to be successful through his master hand in painting in ancient Greece.

Melanthius (Greek origin) was another unique artist in ancient Greece.

Nikos Engonopoulos (Greek origin) meaning 'modern Greek painter and poet' was the major representative of the surrealist movement in Greece.

Nikos Hadjikyriakos Ghikas (Greek origin) was another famous Greek painter who proved to be successful through his inimitable style of painting.

Panayiotis Tetsis (Greek origin) meaning 'For Mary, mother of Jesus' is a famous Greek painter.

Parrhasius (Greek origin) meaning 'a butterfly genus' is a famous painter who worked in Athens in the late fifth century BC.

Polygnotus (Greek origin) meaning 'associated with Cimon in rebuilding Athens' was a Greek painter from the middle of the fifth century BC.

Protogenes (Greek origin) meaning 'just' is a modern Greek artist who is famous for his detailed description of a painting. 

Spyros Vassiliou (Greek origin) was another famous artist in ancient Greece.

Takis (Greek origin) 'all holy' was another unique Greek painter. 

Theon of Samos (Greek origin) meaning  'Godly' was an ancient Greek painter during the era of Alexander the Great.

Yannis Tsarouchis (Greek origin) meaning 'gift of God, The Lord is gracious' was a Greek modernist painter. It is a classic name for a baby boy.

Zeuxis (Greek origin) is a Greek artist famous for his ability to imitate nature and especially life with his art.

Modern Greek Male Names

There are various interesting modern Greek male names that are attractive and unique. Check out the following list of modern Greek male names and understand more about them.

Adrastos (Greek origin) meaning 'inescapable' is a not frequently used name in Greek.

Agamemnon (Greek origin) meaning 'very steadfast' is a good name for males which is mentioned in Greek mythology.

Alexis (Greek origin) meaning 'helper, defender' is a unique Greek male name. It is an ancient Greek form of Alexander.

Calix (Greek origin) meaning ' very handsome' is another beautiful male name.

Christos (Greek origin) meaning 'anointed' is a handsome name for boys in Greek.

Deacon (Greek origin) meaning 'messenger, servant' is a name with religious significance.

Dimitris (Greek origin) meaning 'devoted to goddess Demeter' is another cute name for a Greek baby. 

Dion (Greek origin) meaning 'child of heaven and Earth' is a unique name for Greek babies.

Dorian (Greek origin) meaning 'child of the sea' is a good name for boys in Greek.

Evangelos (Greek origin) meaning 'messenger who brings good news' is another interesting name for children.

Georgios (Greek origin) meaning 'earth-worker' is a cute name for boys in Greek.

Modern Greek Last Names

There are various modern and interesting names, especially last names that exist in Greek such as Andrew, George, Zeus, Alexander, and several others. Go through the following list of modern Greek last names and understand more about them.

Adamos (Greek origin) meaning 'son of Adam' is a popular Greek last name. It can be considered an ancient Greek form of Alexander.

Aetos (Greek origin) meaning 'eagle' is a wonderful modern Greek last name.

Agathangelou (Greek origin) meaning 'a historical figure' is a powerful name in Greek mythology.

Andino (Greek origin) meaning 'manly' is a wonderful Greek last name.

Argyros (Greek origin) meaning 'silvery' is another Greek last name.

Ariti (Greek origin) meaning 'approachable, generous and friendly' is a beautiful Greek last name.

Bakirtzis (Greek origin) meaning 'coppersmith', is another famous Greek last name.

Balaskas (Greek origin) meaning ‘drawer of lots' is a lucky name in Greek mythology.

Baros (Spanish origin) meaning 'happy or lucky' is a wonderful Greek last name.

Bouras (Greek origin) meaning 'a woolen cloth, coarse and reddish-brown with long hair' is a wonderful Greek name for Greek babies.

Castellanos (Greek origin)  meaning 'castle' is a wonderful name for children in Greek. 

Chaconas (Greek origin) meaning 'an inhabitant of the eastern side of Peloponnese' is a cute last name in Greek.

Chloros (Greek origin) meaning 'green' is a suitable last name in Greek.

Christodoulopoulos (Greek origin) meaning 'descendants of the servants of Christ' is a sophisticated last name in Greek.

Christoforou  (Greek origin) meaning 'one who is bearing Christ' is a name suitable for ardent religious followers.

Cirillo (Greek origin)  meaning 'lord or masterful' is another beautiful last name in Greek.

Condos (Greek origin) meaning 'short' is a wonderful last name for short people.

Diakos  (Greek origin) meaning 'deacon' is a cute Greek last name with its origins in history.

Common Modern Variants Of Greek Names From The Past

There are various modern variants of Greek names from the past. The most popular choice is the modern form of Alexander or Zeus. Check out the following list of some common modern variants of Greek names and understand more about them.

Adonia (Greek origin) meaning 'extremely good looking' is the common modern variant of Adonis.

Ajaxin (Greek origin)  is a version of Ajax that has its origins in Greek history.

Andrea (Greek origin) is the variant of Andreas. A unique Greek word used to name a baby girl.

Damone (Greek origin) meaning 'to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer' is the variant of Damon.  

Hecto (Greek origin) is a modern version of Hectar.

Leandor (Latin origin) meaning 'its bearer has strength and power' is the variant of Leander.

Nichole (Greek origin) is the variant of Nichole. It is a traditional Greek word used to name a baby girl.

Odysse (Greek origin) meaning ‘a long and adventurous journey or experience' is the variant of Odysseus.

Polo (Greek origin) is the variant of Apollo. It is one of the ancient Greek baby names.

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