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Most popular Greek names in official statistics
Cyprus, 2011 (all ages)
Source: Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT).
Greece, 2021
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Agnes
Agnes is a Greek name meaning “pure,” “chaste,” or “holy,” and its closeness to the Latin word for lamb strengthens its religious associations. Once among America’s most popular names a century ago, Agnes is now seen as old-fashioned, though some think it is due for a comeback; Inez and Agnese are international forms.
Angela
Angela comes from Greek and means “messenger of God” or “angel,” with forms such as Angelina, Angelique, and the Irish Aingeal, and Angie as a nickname. Famous bearers include actresses Angela Lansbury and Angela Bassett and German chancellor Angela Merkel.
Ariel
Ariel is a Hebrew name meaning “lion of God” or “lioness of God,” used for boys and girls, with Arielle and Ariella as feminine spellings. In the Bible Ariel is a symbolic name for Jerusalem in Isaiah and the name of a leader sent by Ezra to find Levites.
Barbara
Barbara means “foreign” or “stranger,” traced to Greek or Latin and sharing roots with the word “barbarian.” Barbara once carried real glamour through Barbara Stanwyck and Barbra Streisand, but it peaked around the 1950s and now feels like a parents’ generation name.
Bianca
Bianca is Italian for “white,” suggesting purity, with Blanca and Blanche as Spanish and French forms. Bianca is the younger sister of Katherine in Shakespeare’s comedy The Taming of the Shrew.
Catherine
Catherine comes from Greek and means “pure.” Catherine has been one of the most popular names for centuries, borne by Saint Catherine, Catherine of Aragon, Catherine de Medici, and Russian empresses.
Chloe
Chloe is Greek and evokes fresh plant growth, with meanings like “young blade of grass,” “tender shoot,” or “green.” Chloe is also read as “blooming,” and it was the heroine of the ancient Greek tale Daphnis and Chloe.
Christian
Christian means “follower of Christ,” and it is often shortened to Chris. Christian comes from Greek and means “anointed one.”
Christine
Christine is Greek-rooted and means “anointed,” a feminine form of Christian. Christine is also given the meaning “follower of Christ,” with Christina and Christiana as related spellings.
Daphne
Daphne is Greek for “laurel tree.” In myth, Daphne was a nymph changed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's advances.
Deborah
Deborah is a Hebrew name meaning “bee,” a symbol of hard work. The biblical Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory over a Canaanite army with Barak.
Dora
Dora is a Greek name meaning “gift,” and it is also a short form of Theodora. The biblical city of Dor, or Dora, was a Canaanite coastal town whose king Joshua defeated.
Eleanor
Eleanor is usually seen as a form of Helen meaning “light” or “shining light,” though its roots are murky and may go back to Eleanor of Aquitaine’s mother, Aenor. Eleanor is given the English meaning “mercy” and comes across as a sensible, solid choice.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a Hebrew name meaning “God is my oath,” “pledged to God,” or “God’s promise.” Elizabeth has more spin-offs than almost any name, from Beth, Betsy and Liz to Elsa and Isabel, and it has stayed near the top of U.S. charts for well over a century.
Ellen
Ellen began as a form of Helen, meaning “light” or “shining,” and has long been a name in its own right. Some find Ellen too plain, but it has the quiet appeal of a simple staple that subtle-minded parents appreciate.
Esther
Esther is usually traced to Persian and means “star,” possibly linked to the goddess Ishtar. Esther is also tied to the Hebrew Hadassah, meaning “myrtle,” the queen’s original name.
Faith
Faith is a virtue name meaning “trust,” “strong belief,” or “belief in God.” A favorite of the Puritans, Faith is one of the few virtue names still widely used, and Fay or Faye make lighter alternatives.
Greta
Greta is a short form of Margaret, meaning “pearl,” with Gretel and Gretchen as related forms. Greta peaked in the 1930s with Greta Garbo’s fame and suits families of Germanic or Scandinavian heritage, offering the appeal of Ava or Emma with more edge.
Helen
Helen is a Greek name meaning “light,” “torch,” or “sunbeam,” and has spun off many forms such as Ellen, Elena, Elaine, and Ilona. In Greek myth Helen was the world’s most beautiful woman, whose flight with Paris sparked the Trojan War; Constantine’s mother Helena later made it popular among Christians.
Irene
Irene is a Greek name meaning “peace,” after the goddess of peace, with Irena and Irina as popular variants. Irene was borne by a fourth-century saint and a Byzantine empress, and stayed popular until the mid-twentieth century; its variants are now more common.
Iris
Iris is Greek for “rainbow,” and is also a flower name. In Greek myth Iris was the rainbow goddess who carried messages between heaven and earth; the stylized iris is the fleur-de-lis of France.
Julia
Julia comes from the Roman clan name Julius and means “young” or “youthful.” Julia is also read as “soft-haired.”
Lydia
Lydia is Greek for “woman from Lydia,” an ancient region of Anatolia famed for its wealth. In Acts, Lydia is a businesswoman selling purple cloth who became Paul’s first convert in Macedonia; Protestants widely used the name in the 1600s.
Margaret
Margaret comes from Greek and means “pearl.” Margaret dates to a third-century saint, was Scotland’s national female name by the 11th century, and was a U.S. top-ten name for much of the early 1900s.
Martha
Martha is an Aramaic name meaning “lady” or “mistress of the house.” In the Gospels Martha is the busy sister of Mary and Lazarus who served Jesus while her sister sat and listened.
Pamela
Pamela is usually connected with Greek honey, read as “all honey” or “sweet as honey.” Poet Sir Philip Sidney invented the name for Arcadia, and Samuel Richardson’s 1740 novel Pamela spread it further.
Phoebe
Phoebe is Greek for “bright,” “shining,” or “radiant,” and was a name of the moon goddess. Phoebe was fashionable early in the twentieth century, vanished in the 1960s, and returned in 1989, helped by Lisa Kudrow’s character on Friends.
Stella
Stella is Latin for “star,” and Stella Maris means “star of the sea.” Sir Philip Sidney first used it as a name in Astrophel and Stella; once grandmotherly, it has surged since 1998, perhaps helped by designer Stella McCartney.
Stephanie
Stephanie is the feminine form of Stephen, from the Greek for “crown” or “crowned with a garland.” Popular since the 1970s and very trendy in the 1980s, Stephanie has stayed among the top girls’ names for decades, fitting both shy and outgoing girls.
Veronica
Veronica is a Latin name meaning “true image,” with Veronique and Veronika as foreign forms and Ronnie and Vera as nicknames. By legend, Saint Veronica wiped Jesus’s face with her veil as he carried the cross, and the cloth kept the image of his face, though she never appears in the Bible itself.
These lists are only intended to give you name ideas. Make sure to further research each name, as some may have negative connotations.