Top 170 Greek Girl Names and Their Meanings

Are you searching for a name for your daughter? If you're intrigued by female names that connote both power and beauty, you might consider looking at Greek names for your baby girl. Many of these names have roots in ancient history and offer modern equivalents that you may immediately recognize. See our list of extensive Greek girl names that include popular, unique, traditional, cute, rare, and cool options.

Common and Popular Greek Girl Names

Based on name statistics in Greece, these 10 Greek names for girls are among the most popular and common in Greece. You won’t go wrong choosing one of these top picks.

1. Maria. Originally a Hebrew girls’ name, more commonly spelled as Mary in the Bible, Maria is the Latin version of the name. It’s the more common spelling in many European languages, whereas Mary continues to be the more common spelling in English-speaking nations. 2. Eleni. Greek for Helen, this girls’ name means “torch” or “corposant” (a ball of light) in Greek. The name comes straight out of Greek mythology: Helen’s kidnapping by Paris led to the Trojan War. 3. Aikaterini. This is the Greek version of the female name Katherine or Catherine. In Greek, it likely means “each of the two”; however, its meaning has been up for debate. In early Christendom, the name became associated with the Greek word katharos, which means “pure.” You can also choose to spell it Aikaterine. 4. Vasiliki. This is the female form of the male name Basil, which means “king” in Greek. A cute nickname for Vasiliki is Vasia. You can easily think of your little girl as a queen with this V letter girls’ name. 5. Sofia. Meaning “wisdom” in Greek, this was the name of an early, mythical saint. Eventually the alternate spelling Sophia became more popular. 6. Anastasia. Here we have the female form of the Greek name Anastasios, which means “resurrection,” borne by a fourth-century Dalmatian saint. The most famous bearer of the girls’ name was the Russian princess rumored to have escaped the execution of her family during the Russian Revolution. A cute Greek nickname is Natasa. 7. Georgia. This female Greek name is derived from the male option Georgios, or George in English. The name means “farmer” or “earth worker.” 8. Evangelia. This female name stems from the Greek male name Evangelos, which means “bringing good news.” The name also denotes angels, who were often depicted as messengers in the Bible. 9. Eirini. This Greek version of the girls’ name Irene means “peace.” The name was given to the Greek goddess of peace and to several saints in early Christianity. 10. Anna. This familiar name comes from the biblical female name Channah, which is used in both the Greek and Latin versions of the Old Testament. This common girls’ name is originally Hebrew and means “favor” or “grace.”

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Unique and Rare Greek Girl Names

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11. Alkmini. In Greek this girls’ name means “strength” combined with the meaning “moon” or “wrath.” In Greek mythology, Alcmene (the Latin form of the name) was the mother of Herakles. 12. Domna. This Greek female form comes from the Late Roman name Domnus, which is Latin and means “lord” or “master.” It may be a good option for your little girl who will surely rule your world. 13. Foteini. This Greek girls’ name is derived from the word for “light” and appears in the New Testament. 14. Haris. This is the unisex version of the male name Chares, which in Greek means “grace” or “kindness.” You might like this gender-neutral name for your child. 15. Irida. Here we have the Greek variant of the girls’ name Iris, which means “rainbow.” Iris was also the moniker of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. If you choose this name for your little girl, you’ll always picture rainbows when you call her name. 16. Ismini. Also spelled Ismene, this girls’ name means “knowledge” in Greek. In mythology, Ismene was the daughter of Jocasta and Oedipus. 17. Kyveli. Although the meaning of this Greek girls’ name isn’t wholly known, it likely means “stone” or “hair.” The Latinized spelling of Cybele is more commonly known. Cybele was a Phrygian (modern-day Turkey) goddess of fertility and nature. 18. Nomiki. Meaning “relating to the law,” this Greek girls’ name could be a good option if you come from a family of attorneys. 19. Polyxeni. Also spelled Polyxena, this Greek girls’ name means “hospitable.” In Greek mythology, Polyxena was the daughter of Priam and Hecuba and a lover of Achilles. 20. Thekla. This ancient Greek girls’ name means “glory of God.” A first-century saint bore this name, and she swore a vow of chastity after hearing Saint Paul speak.

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Ancient Greek Girl Names

Looking for a meaningful name straight out of Ancient Greece? Wondering what is a good mythical or Greek goddess name for a girl? Then you’ll like this list of Ancient Greek girl names that includes names from Greek mythology and powerful goddess names.

31. Athina. This is the Greek spelling of the girls’ name Athena, who was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and the patron of Athens, the capital city of Greece. She was born fully grown by springing out of the head of her father, Zeus. Although the meaning of her name is unknown, certain symbols surround Athena, such as the olive tree and the owl. If you like these symbols of peace and wisdom, you might like Athina, or the more common spelling Athena, for your daughter. 32. Dafni. The Greek form of Daphne, this name simply means “laurel.” In Greek mythology, Daphne is a nymph who is turned into a laurel tree by her father so that she can be saved from the advances of Apollo. 33. Dimitra. The Greek version of the name Demeter, this girls’ name means “earth mother.” Demeter was the goddess of agriculture. You might like this name for your daughter if you’re a nature-loving family. A nickname option could be Dimi. 34. Kassandra. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a princess of Troy. The god Apollo gave her the gift of prophecy, but then later cursed her. In Greek, this is a girls’ name spelled with a K, but feel free to choose the spelling you prefer for your daughter. 35. Kore. Also spelled Cora, this was an epithet used for the Greek goddess Persephone, who later became queen of the underworld. The girls’ name means “maiden” in Greek. 36. Persefoni. You may recognize this name as Persephone, meaning “to destroy” and “murder.” Although the name’s meaning isn’t so wholesome, you’ll understand why once you learn that Persephone was the queen of the underworld, having been abducted by Hades, the king of the underworld. 37. Phoibe. Spelled Phoebe outside of Greece, this Greek girls’ name means “bright” or “pure.” In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan and associated with the moon. Her granddaughter was the moon goddess Artemis. 38. Pinelopi. Here we have how you write Penelope in Greek. This girls’ name derives from a type of duck but could also likely mean “threads” or “weft” from pene and “face” or “eye” from ops. In mythology, Penelope is the wife of Odysseus. 39. Rhea. Although the meaning isn’t wholly known, this Greek girls’ name likely means “to flow” from the word rheo and “ground” from the word era. Rhea was a Titan and mother of the major Greek gods, including Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. 40. Thaleia. The Greek spelling of Thalia, this girls’ name means “to blossom.” Thalia was the name of the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry in Greek mythology, as well as the name of one of the three Graces.

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Traditional Greek Girl Names

If you’re looking for an old-fashioned name for your baby girl, you might find just the right pick on this list of traditional monikers. You’ll recognize many of these meaningful names as Greek alternatives of some quite common girl names.

51. Alexandra. This is the female form of the male name Alexander. In Greek mythology, Alexandra was a Mycenaean epithet used for the Greek goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The name also served as an epithet of Cassandra. It means “defending men.” 52. Angela. You’ll find this girls’ name in many languages, not just Greek. Angela literally means “angel” and derives from the Latin word angelus. Other variants include Angeliki or Angelina. What better name for your little angelic girl? 53. Elisavet. This is how Elizabeth is spelled in Greek. The girls’ name is originally of Hebrew origin, meaning “my God is an oath.” 54. Evgenia. The female form of Eugene, which was derived from a Greek word meaning “well born,” is a girls’ name borne by a third-century saint who escaped persecution by dressing herself as a man. 55. Martha. This girls’ name appears not only in Greek but also in many other languages. It comes from Aramaic and means “lady” or “mistress.” Many people associate this name with Martha Washington, wife of the first American president, or TV homemaker Martha Stewart. 56. Michaela. As the female version of the male name Michael, Michaela means “Who is like God?,” a rhetorical question that implies no one person can be like God. 57. Olympia. This O letter girls’ name is simply derived from the name of the highest mountain in Greece. According to Greek mythology, Olympus was the home of the gods. 58. Petroula. As the Greek female version of Peter, which means “stone” in Aramaic, this name cold be a good traditional option for your little girl. 59. Sara. This girls’ name is found in many languages in addition to Greek. Of Hebrew origin, the name means “lady,” “princess,” or “noblewoman.” Sarah is the more traditional spelling, and the biblical Sarah’s name was originally spelled Sarai. 60. Viktoria. This spelling of Victoria is common in Germany, Greece, and Scandinavian countries. The girls’ name means “victory” in Latin. The most famous Victoria may have been Great Britain’s Queen Victoria.

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Cool and Modern Greek Girl Names

How about something modern and cool for your little girl? These Greek names supply the cool factor, and many of them are modernized versions of classic and Ancient Greek girl names. You might like to consider one of these options for your girl’s middle name!

71. Areti. Also spelled Arete, this girls’ name means “virtue,” the perfect meaning for your little lady. 72. Avra. This cool girls’ name is the Greek form of the name Aura, which means “breeze” in Latin and Greek. It also connotes the illumination that each person emanates. 73. Charikleia. This option stems from another Greek girls’ name on this list, Charis or Haris. All these names mean “grace” or “kindness” and “glory.” And these are all wonderful attributes to think about when naming your new little girl. 74. Evridiki. The Greek spelling of Eurydice, this girls’ name means “wide justice.” In Greek mythology, Eurydice is married to Orpheus. 75. Filippa. The female form of the name Philip, meaning “friend of horses,” you might like this girls’ name for your daughter if your family has equestrian ties. 76. Irini. A modern Greek spelling for Irene, this girls’ name means “peace.” The name is originally spelled Eirene or Eirini in Greek. 77. Melpomeni. A variant spelling of the girls’ name Melpomene, this name means “to sing” or “celebrate with song.” This was the name of the Greek Muse of tragedy. 78. Theofania. This Greek name literally translates to “manifestation of God.” It can also be spelled Theophania. 79. Xenia. This name means “hospitality” in Greek and was first borne by a fifth-century saint. 80. Zoi. A more modern Greek spelling of the name Zoe, which means “life” in Greek, this name has cute connotations. Historically, the name was used by Greek Jews as a translation of the biblical girls' name Eve.

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Beautiful and Powerful Greek Girl Names

Names with powerful meanings and beautiful pronunciations may be just what you’re looking for. Check out these options for Greek girl names that are beautiful and have powerful meanings.

91. Adamantia. In Greek, this beautiful-sounding girls’ name means “unconquerable” and “unbreakable”—what’s more powerful than those meanings? 92. Despoina. This name belonged to the daughter of the goddess Demeter and god Poseidon. In Greek, the girls’ name means “mistress” or “lady.” An alternate spelling is Despina. 93. Freideriki. As the Greek female form of Frederick, this name means “peaceful ruler,” derived from an Old German male moniker. 94. Giannoula. This Greek girls’ name is derived from another name, Ioanna, which happens to be next on this list. This G letter girls’ name is the equivalent to Joanna or Johanna in English. 95. Ioanna. As mentioned above, Ioanna is the Greek equivalent of the name Johanna or Joanna, both drawn from the biblical male name John, which means “God is gracious” in Hebrew. A cute nickname for this girls’ name is Nana. 96. Ioulia. You may have guessed that this girls’ name is the Greek version of Julia. The name has Latin roots in the Roman family name Julius, which means “downy-bearded”—not the ideal meaning for a little girl. Still, it’s quite the beautiful name and Julius was one of the most powerful Roman emperors! 97. Konstantina. The Greek female form of Constantine, this beautiful girls’ name exudes power, especially when you think of Constantine the Great, who was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity as the empire’s religion. He also moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). 98. Pelagia. This Greek name derives from the word pelagos, which means “the sea.” This could be a nice option for your little girl, especially if you’re from a family who loves the ocean. 99. Stella. A diminutive of the Greek girls’ name Styliani, which means “pillar,” Stella is also an Italian girls’ name meaning “star.” 100. Theano. This Greek girls’ name simply means “goddess”—perfect for your little baby girl.

More Beautiful and Powerful Greek Girl Names

What is a powerful Greek name for a girl, you may ask? If the above 10 weren’t quite what you’re looking for, below are 10 more powerful and beautiful options to consider:

Cute and Pretty Greek Girl Names

What is the cutest or prettiest Greek girl name you could select for your daughter? Consider the following options for your little lady—all of these Greek names sound pretty and are super cute!

111. Aleka. Looking for a cute diminutive of Alexandra? Aleka could be just the name for your little girl. 112. Demi. The short form of Demetria, this name was made popular by actress Demi Moore and singer Demi Lovato, both of whose first names are Demetria. The name comes from the Greek goddess Demeter. 113. Evi. Here we have the Greek form of the biblical girls’ names Eve and Eva. 114. Korina. You may be more familiar with the Latin spelling of Corinna, but Korina is the Greek version of this girls’ name and derived from the word kore, which means “maiden.” The name has been popularly used in literature as early as ancient times. 115. Kiki. This cute diminutive is used for many Greek girls’ names that begin with the letter K, such as Katarina, Kassandra, or Konstantina. 116. Lena. Here's a cute diminutive for Greek girls’ names ending in lena, such as Helena, Magdalena, and Yelena. 117. Liza. You guessed it—this Greek girls’ name is short for Elizabeth. A famous bearer is singer Liza Minnelli. 118. Marika. A diminutive of the name Maria, this cute girls’ name is common in Greek, Eastern European languages, and Scandinavian languages. 119. Niki. The modern Greek spelling of the girls’ name Nike, Niki means “victory.” In Greek mythology, Nike was the goddess of victory. Niki can also be the short form of Nikol, the Greek spelling of the name Nicole. 120. Vasia. The Greek diminutive of Vasiliki, this V letter girls’ name comes from the male name Basil, or Basileios in Greek, and means “king.” It’s a beautiful name with a powerful meaning!

More Cute and Pretty Greek Girl Names

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Even More Greek Girl Names

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The Bottom Line

We hope that with this lengthy list of Greek names for girls, you've gotten further along in your baby-naming journey. These wonderful options for pretty, unique, beautiful, powerful, common, or rare Greek names for girls will provide inspiration whether you lean toward the ancient and traditional or prefer the cool and modern.

If you’ve decided to keep your options open, you may like to look at our baby girl names by letter. The list goes from girl names that start with the letter A and extends all the way to the letter Z.

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