26 of the most beautiful Greek baby names for your little Gods and Goddesses
Thanks to Taylor Swift, Ophelia is trending! Discover more of our favourite Greek baby names.
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.
Famous pop culture references
From famous stars to iconic characters, here’s a look at well-known celebrities and pop culture references with Greek names.
- Apollo: Gwen Stefani and her ex Gavin Rossdale named their son, Apollo Bowie Flynn.
- Atticus: Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt named her son, Atticus James. Actors Casey Affleck and Mary-Louise Parker also chose this name.
- Ophelia: Rising in popularity thanks to Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia, Foo Fighters frontman and his wife Jordyn Blum named their youngest daughter Ophelia Saint.
- Phoenix: Paris Hilton and Carter Reum welcomed their son Phoenix via surrogate, while actress Tammin Sursok named her daughter Phoenix.
The most beautiful Greek baby names
The Goddess of Love. The name itself means “risen from the sea”.
A figure iconic in Greek and Roman mythology, Apollo means “destroyer”.
Meaning “belonging to Attica”, the region in which Athens is located. Can’t get much more Greek than that!
Meaning “royal, kingly, brave, valiant, chivalrous” this makes the perfect name for your newest gentleman.
Shortened from Callista and means “fairest” or “most beautiful.”
This beautiful name means “man’s defender, warrior”.
This sweet one-syllable name means “victorious people”.
A name that has connotations of wealth and success, Darius means “one who maintains their possessions”.
Demi means “half” or “small”, and can sometimes refer to a follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and the harvest.
Evander means “good man,” and what more could you ask for your little fella?
This stong name means “messenger of the gods”.
An adorable two syllable name meaning “the Mountain of the Goddess”, or “diligent, hardworking”.
A great mythical name, Leander means “lion man”.
A Greek name meaning “help” or “advantage,” famous as Shakespeare’s tragic heroine from Hamlet and the inspiration behind Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia.
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”.
This beautiful Greek name means “flowing”.
The name Sebastian has a long history, beginning in third-century Rome, meaning “venerable” or “revered”.faith” and “truth”.
The shortened version of the Nicholas, this name means “victory of the people”.
This colour name means “dark red”, and also a common creature of mythology.
Verity has Latin origins meaning “truth”.
Victor has Latin origins meaning “conqueror”.
Victoria has Latin origins meaning “victorious”.
This sweet name means “defender and protector of humankind”.
Vincent has Latin origins meaning “victorious”.
Virgina haș Latin origins meaning “virgin” and “pure”.
Rooted in mythology, this name means “west wind”.
