What are some cool greek names?

Answer 1

here is a list of greek names and names used worldwide that are greek or have greek origin.

greek/English

Adonis - meaning "my lord."

mythical son of goddess aphodite, known as the most handsome man ever.

Agis-meaning "carrier"

King of Sparta

Agesilaus-meaning "the man who carries(has the support) of the people"

Lengendary Commander and later King of Sparta

Alexandros/Alexander -meaning "defender of mankind."

of Macedonia th GREAT, king of all Greeks and conquerer of the world

Andreas/Andrew-meaning "manly and strong"

Jesus follower

Angelos-meaning "angel, messenger"

Antonis/Anthony, Tony-meaning "Flower"

Ancient King of Achaia(Greek city state)

Aris/Ares - the greek God of War Mars in latin

Arsenios-meaning "Masculine"

Apollodoros-"Gift of Apollo"

Greek scholar and grammarian

Aristoteles-meaning "the best of all". (derived from the elements "aristos" meaning excellence and "totalis" which means "all" ) Aris is used often as a the short name.

Greek Philosopher

Basileios/Bill-meaning "Royal"

Chariton-meaning "grace, kindness"

Ancient greek novelist

Christos/Chris-meaning "the one that has the charisma"

This name was given firstly to Jesus the nazarene(Christ)

Christophoros/Christopher-meaning "the Christ-Bearer"

Saint of the Orthodox church

Damianos/Damien - meaning "to tame"

Ancient Greek rhetorician

Denis/Dennis-meaning "servant of god dionysus"

Mythological semi-gods

Demetrios-meaning "loves the earth"

Followers of Godess Demetra(Ceres in roman)

Eugenios/Eugene-meaning "Well born,Born to Nobility "

Fotis-meaning "light"

Georgos/George-meaning "Farmer"

Helios-meaning "sun"

Hector-meaning "steadfast"

Prince of Troy and leader of Trojans, killed by Achilles

Hermes-meaning "of the earth"

God of Olympus

Hieronymos/Jerome-meaning "sacred name"

Saint

Ioannis/John-meaning "God is gracious"

Follower of Jesus

Iasonas/Jason-meaning "Healer"

ancient Greek mythological figure, famous as the leader of the Argonauts

Kleon or Cleon-meaning "Glory"

King of Sparta

Konstantinos-meaning "steadfast"

King of Rome(Byzantia) who built Constantinopole and established Christianity as official religion

Leandros/Leonardo- meaning "Lion-man"

Leonidas-meaning "Lion like"

King of Sparta famous from the battle of Thermopylae where he died with 300 Spartans

Leon/Leo - meaning "Lion"

king of Sparta

Nicolaos/Nick, Colin-meaning "victory of the people"

Matthaios/Matthew-meaning "gift of God"

follower of Jesus

Makarios-meaning "blessed"

Archibishop and president of Cyprus

Orestes-meaning "he,who can conquer mountains"

son of Agamemnon(leader of Greeks in Trojan war) subject of several Ancient Greek plays like oresteia, electra, iphigeneia

Orion-meaning "mountain man"

a giant huntsman of Greek mythology whom Zeus placed among the stars as the constellation of Orion.

Panagiotis- meaning "All-holy"

Paris/Paris(used mostly for men in ancient times, now its both male and female name)-meaning unknown

Prince of Troy who stole Helen

Petros/Peter-meaning "stone, rock"

Follower of Jesus

Perikles-meaning "Surrounded by glory"

Ancient Polititian and Leader of Athens, built Parthenon and during hes ruling Athens lived the infamous "golden age"

Philippos/Filip or Philip-meaning "friend of horses"

Philemon-meaning "affectionate"

Ancient Athenean Poet

Phoivos-meaning "shining one"

Name of God Apollo, often used by dorians(Spartans & macedonians)

Sebastianos/Sebastian-meaning "Venerable, repectfull"

Spyridon or Spyro-meaning "round basket maker"

Stefanos/Steven, Stephen-meaning "crowned, garland"

Theodoros/Theodore-meaning "Gracious gift'

Thaddeos/Thaddeus-meaning "courage"

Timotheos/Timothe-meaning "he who honours the god"

Zephyros/Zephyr-meaning "west wind"

Mythological god of west winds