Female Greek Baby Names
Choosing a Greek baby name is a gift of mythology, philosophy, and three thousand years of storytelling. Whether your family has Greek roots or you simply love the sound of ancient Athens, Greek baby names come loaded with meaning, music, and the stories of heroes, philosophers, and gods. These names have traveled from Homer to your nursery, and they still sound as fresh as the Aegean sea.
You'll find plenty of well-loved Greek baby names for both genders. For boys, consider Alexander (defender of men), Nikolaos or Nikos (victory of the people), Theodore (gift of God), Leon (lion), and Dimitri. For girls, explore Sophia (wisdom), Athena (goddess of wisdom), Chloe (blooming), Penelope (weaver), and Zoe (life). Be thoughtful with pure mythology names — Zeus, Aphrodite, and Hades carry heavy baggage, while Apollo, Hera, and Iris wear much lighter. Many parents also love saints' names like Eleni (Helen), Georgios, and Maria, which stay popular in Greek Orthodox families.
To pair these beautifully, say the full name aloud and check for easy spelling in your home country. Greek names often shorten naturally: Alexander becomes Alex or Xander, Penelope becomes Penny, and Theodore becomes Theo. If you love this tradition, also explore our Goddess baby names, Roman-flavored collection, or our Hebrew baby names list for neighbors on the ancient Mediterranean map.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adonia | Beautiful Lady. Feminine Of Adonis. | Female | Spanish |
| Agathe | Kind | Female | French |
| Alcestis | Myth Name From Euripides' Play Of The Same Name. In The Play Alcestis Gives H... | Female | Greek |
| Alcmene | Myth Name (Mother Of Hercules) | Female | Greek |
| Alexis | Helper: Defender. Variation Of Alexander. | Female | English |
| Antiope | Myth Name (Daughter Of Asopus) | Female | Greek |
| Aphrodite | Myth Name (Goddess Of Love) | Female | Greek |
| Ariadne | Very Holy | Female | Greek |
| Artemis | Myth Name (Goddess Of The Hunt) | Female | Greek |
| Artemisia | Perfection | Female | Spanish |
| Aspasia | Welcomed | Female | Greek |
| Astarte | Myth Name (A Wife Of Seth) | Female | Egyptian |
| Athena | Goddess Of Wisdom And Warfare. | Female | Greek |
| Barbara | Stranger | Female | Greek |
| Celandine | Swallow | Female | Greek |
| Chloris | Myth Name (Goddess Of Spring) | Female | Greek |
| Cybele | Myth Name (Mother Of Olympians) | Female | Greek |
| Danae | Myth Name (Mother Of Perseus) | Female | Greek |
| Delia | From Delos | Female | Romanian |
| Desma | Oath | Female | Greek |
| Diantha | Modern Blend Of Diana: (Divine Huntress) And Anthea: (Flower) | Female | English |
| Dianthe | Flower | Female | Greek |
| Dorcas | Gazelle | Female | Greek |
| Eileithyia | Myth Name (Goddess Of Childbirth) | Female | Greek |
| Elene | Name Of A Poem | Female | Anglo |
| Eleni | Light | Female | Greek |
| Elissa | Variation Of Elizabeth. My God Is Bountiful:God Of Plenty. | Female | English |
| Elpida | Hope | Female | Greek |
| Eos | Myth Name (The Dawn) | Female | Greek |
| Eris | Myth Name (Goddess Of Discord) | Female | Greek |
| Euterpe | Myth Name (Muse Of The Flute) | Female | Greek |
| Gaia | Earth | Female | Greek |
| Hebe | Myth Name (Goddess Of Youthful Beauty) | Female | Greek |
| Hecuba | Myth Name (Mother Of Paris And Hector) | Female | Greek |
| Hera | Myth Name (Wife Of Zeus) | Female | Greek |
| Hermione | Well-Born | Female | Greek |
| Hippolyte | Myth Name (Queen Of The Amazons) | Female | Greek |
| Hypatia | Exceptional | Female | Greek |
| Ianthe | Flower | Female | Greek |
| Ionanna | Grace | Female | Hebrew |
| Kalliope | Beautiful Voice | Female | Greek |
| Kore | Myth Name (Another Name For Persephone) | Female | Greek |
| Leda | Myth Name (Mother Of Helen) | Female | Greek |
| Melina | Canary Yellow. | Female | Latin |
| Melissa | Meaning Unknown | Female | Arthurian |
| Melita | Honey | Female | Romanian |
| Mnemosyne | Myth Name (Goddess Of Memory) | Female | Greek |
| Nemesis | Myth Name (Goddess Of Vengeance) | Female | Greek |
| Pandora | Myth Name (Released Misery And Hope Into The World) | Female | Greek |
| Parthenia | Chaste | Female | Greek |
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