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Greek Baby Names

Greek names are full of history, culture, and meaning from a place that is known for its beauty, architecture, food, and traditions.  Greek mythology inspires many baby names, and so does Ancient Greece, the birthplace of modern democracy, philosophy, medicine, the Olympics, and so much more.

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Greek Baby Names

Well-known Greek names such as Peter, Socrates, and Zeus are strong and powerful, while Aphrodite, Angelina, and Olympia are beautiful and heavenly.  There are so many terrific names to choose for your baby, whether you want to honor your ancestry or you just like the sound and meaning.

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Of course, you do need to be a little cautious with Greek baby names. Some of the meanings, myths, and stories behind a name are not always as beautiful and positive as you might imagine. For example, Keres has a nice sound to it, but it’s also a vengeful spirit of death and doom.

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Or, Pandora means a gifted and talented woman, but in mythology, she is the first mortal woman who unleashed evil upon the world.  That's why it’s always wise to do a little research behind the names on your list before you make a final decision.

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Popular Greek Baby Names for Girls

Here are some of the most popular and unique Greek baby names for girls along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information.

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Alexandra – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Defender and helper of humankind – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alexandera, Alexsandra, Alexandria, Alessandra, Alexa, Aly, Allie, Alexis, Lexi – Famous Namesakes: Actress Alexandra Breckenridge, singer Alexandra Burke

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– Peak Popularity: Alexandra has been fairly popular for the last century. It was a top 100 name for girls from 1984 through 2014 reaching a rank of 26 in 1995 and 1996. Fun Fact: In the world of royalty, Princess Alexandra of Greece is the daughter of Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark.

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Anastasia – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Will rise again or resurrect – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Annastasia, Anastascia, Anastasha, Ansestasia, Anastaysha, Anastasya – Famous Namesakes: Businesswoman and CEO Anastasia Soare, singer Annastasia Baker

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– Peak Popularity: Anastasia is a classic name that has been around for a very long time. It has recently seen a boost in popularity and reached number 158 in 2020. Fun Fact: Anastasia Tremaine is one of Cinderella’s stepsisters in the 1950 Disney classic film Cinderella.

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Andromeda – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Ruler of man – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Andromyda, Andromedah – Famous Namesakes: Actress and TV host Andromeda Dunker

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– Peak Popularity: Andromeda is a unique name that is not listed in the top 1,000. Fun Fact: Andromeda is a constellation in the night sky, and within it lies the Andromeda Galaxy.

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Angelina – Origin: Greek – Meaning: An angel or a messenger of God – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Angelena, Angelyna, Anjelina, Angeline, Angel, Angela, Angie, Angelica, – Famous Namesakes: Actress Angelina Jolie, reality TV star Angelina Pivarnick

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– Peak Popularity: Angelina is a well-established girl name. It has maintained consistent popularity for well over a century. It had its best year in 2005 when it reached number 43. Fun Fact: Angelina is a famous tearoom and pastry shop in Paris, France.

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Aphrodite – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Love and beauty – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Afrodite, Aphrodyte, Aphroditee, Aphroditie – Famous Namesakes: Writer and producer Aphrodite Jones – Peak Popularity: Aphrodite is not that common. It does not appear on the top 1,000 list of girls names. Fun Fact: Aphrodite is the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty.

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Aretha – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Moral and virtuous, or excellent – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Areetha, Arytha, Areta, Aretta, Arethra – Famous Namesakes: Singer Aretha Franklin, Olympic athlete Aretha Thurmond – Peak Popularity: Aretha was in the top 1,000 from 1964 to 1974. It was most popular in 1968 with a rank of 397.

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Ariana – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Holy one – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Arianna, Aryana, Arianah, Aeriana, Arianne, Aryanna, Ari, Aria – Famous Namesakes: Singer Ariana Grande, journalist and businesswoman Arianna Huffington – Peak Popularity: Ariana has been a top 1,000 name since 1978. It reached number 37 in 2014.

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Athena – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Goddess of war and wisdom – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Atheena, Athina, Athenna, Athenea – Famous Namesakes: Singer Athena Ripka, musician Athena Bass – Peak Popularity: Athena has been a top 1,000 name of girls since 1955. It is recently gaining more popularity and reached its highest rank of 106 in 2019.

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Berenice – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Victorious – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Bernice, Berenise, Bereneice, Burnice, Bernyce, Burnyce, Bernie – Famous Namesakes: Actress Berenice Marlohe, Reverend Bernice King – Peak Popularity: Berenice was a bit more popular before 1925 then became less common. It reappeared in the top 1,000 between 1991 and 2003 before falling out of favor once again.

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Calista – Origin: Greek – Meaning: The most beautiful – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Callista, Kalista, Kallista, Colista, Calysta, Calissa, Callisto, Callie – Famous Namesakes: Actress Calista Flockhart, ambassador Callista Gingrich – Peak Popularity: Calista is not too common, although it had a brief stay on the top 1,000 list between 1998 and 2004.

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Cassandra – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Having insight, a seer, or one who shines among mankind – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Kassandra, Cassie, Cassey, Sandra, Sandy, Sandi – Famous Namesakes: Artist Cassandra Austen, actress Cassandra Peterson – Peak Popularity: Cassandra had been a top 1,000 name since 1942. It was most popular in 1990 when it reached number 49.

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Cynthia – Origin: Greek – Meaning: From Mount Kynthos or Cynthos, and the goddess of the moon – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cynthea, Cinthia, Cynthya, Sinthia, Cyntia, Cindy – Famous Namesakes: Actress Cynthia Nixon, Olympic athlete Cynthia Woodhead – Peak Popularity: Cynthia is a time-honored name. It reached its highest rank of 7 in 1957 and remains a common choice for girls.

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Danae – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Bright or a judge – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dannae, Danee, Danea, Danay, Danai, Denae, Denay, Dinae, Dinay – Famous Namesakes: Musician Danae Kara, Paralympic athlete Danae Sweetapple – Peak Popularity: Danae is not very common. However, it did spend four years as a top 1,000 name in 1987, 1990, 1991, and 1992.

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Daphne – Origin: Greek – Meaning: From the laurel tree – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Daphyne, Daphney, Daphni, Daphnie, Dafny, Dafnee, Dafney, Daffney – Famous Namesakes: Actress Daphne Reid, TV host Daphne Oz – Peak Popularity: Daphne has been a popular name for girls for over 100 years. It was most popular in 1962 when it reached number 266.

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Demi – Meaning: Follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and the harvest – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Demmi, Demie, Demy, Demye, Demeter, Demetria – Famous Namesakes: Actress Demi Moore, singer Demi Lovato – Peak Popularity: Demi made the top 1,000 list of girl names in 1991. It reached a high of 338 in 2020.1 Fun Fact: Demi can also mean “half” in the French language.

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Dorothy – Meaning: Gift of God – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dorothea, Dorathy, Dorthie, Daurathy, Dora, Dorothee, Dorothia, Dolly, Dory, Dori, Dottie, – Famous Namesakes: Figure Skater Dorothy Hamill, singer Dorothy Martin

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– Peak Popularity: Dorothy is a classic name. It spent many years in the top 10 reaching number 2 in the 1920s. It was much more popular in the early part of the 20th century and in recent years has dropped in rank. Fun Fact: Dorothy Gale is the main character in the classic and widely popular 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

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Eleanor – Meaning: Light-hearted or a shining light – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Eleanora, Elynore, Elanore, Eleonor, Ellinore, Lenore, Nora – Famous Namesakes: First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, actress Eleanor Tomlinson – Peak Popularity: Eleanor is a traditional name. It was a top 100 name for many years especially in the early to mid-1900s. After a few decades of declining use, it is making a huge comeback. It ranked number 22 in 2020.

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Ella – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Beautiful, fancy, and light – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ela, Ellah, Elle, Ellie, Elly – Famous Namesakes: Actress Ella Purnell, singer Ella Fitzgerald – Peak Popularity: Ella is a trendy name. It has been traditionally popular for a very long time but has seen a recent jump in the rankings. It has been in the top 50 since 2003 and ranked number 12 in 2011 and 2012.

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Evangeline – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Bringing good news – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Evangelina, Evangelica, Evangelyne, Eva, Lina – Famous Namesakes: Author Evangeline Walton, actress Evangelina Sosa

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– Peak Popularity: Evangeline is a vintage name that is new once again. It was a top 1,000 name until 1966 when it fell off the list. Then, 40 years later in 2006, it reemerged as a top 1,000 name. In 2016, it had its most popular year in over 100 years when it reached number 241. Fun Fact: Evangeline is the name of the bright Evening Star in Disney’s animated film The Princess and the Frog.

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Georgia – Origin: Greek – Meaning: One who works the land and loves the land, a farmer – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Giorgia, Georgina, Georganna, Georgene, Georgie, Georgette – Famous Namesakes: Artist Georgia O’Keefe, actress Georgia Ellis – Peak Popularity: Georgia has been a common name for girls for many years. In 1900 it was number 87 and in 2020 it was number 176.

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Helena – Meaning: Beautiful shining bright light – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Helen, Helene, Helana, Helayna, Helenore, Hellena, – Famous Namesakes: Actress Helena Bonham Carter, Princess Helena of the United Kingdom – Peak Popularity: Helena has a long history of use for girls. Its most popular year in the last 120 years was in 1902 when it ranked at number 270. Over 100 years later in 2020, it was number 509.

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Hermione – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Messenger of the gods – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hermine, Herma, Hermia, Hermina – Famous Namesakes: Actress Hermione Norris, entrepreneur Hermione Way – Peak Popularity: Hermione is a unique name and not in the top 1,000.

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Hera – Origin: Greek – Meaning: A hero or heroine – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Herra, Herah, Herrah – Famous Namesakes: Singer Hera Hjartardottir, singer Hera Bjork – Peak Popularity: Hera is also unique and not listed as a top 1,000 name. Fun Fact: In Greek mythology, Hera is the Queen of the Gods. She is the goddess and protector of women, marriage, and birth.

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Ida – Origin: Greek – Meaning: From Mount Ida, the Mountain of the Goddess, or diligent and hardworking – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Idaea, Idaa, Iida, Ieda, Idalie, Idette, Idetta, Idella – Famous Namesakes: Civil Rights leader Ida Wells, First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley

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Iris – Origin: Greek – Meaning: From the rainbow and a messenger of the gods – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Irys, Iryss, Iriss, Irisse – Famous Namesakes: Actress Iris Apatow, author Iris Rainer Dart

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Jacinta – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Beautiful – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jacinda, Jacintha, Jacynta, Jacyntha, Jacie, Jacey, Hyacinth, Hyacinthe, Hyacinthia, Hiacynthia, Giacinta, Gacinta, Gacinda, Gacintha – Famous Namesakes: Singer Jacinta Gulisano, actress Jacinda Barrett – Peak Popularity: Jacinta is a less common name and not on the top 1,000 list.

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Katherine – Meaning: Pure – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Catherine, Katharine, Kathrine, Kathryn, Katerina, Katrina, Kathy, Cathy, Kathie, Cathie, Kate, Cate, Katelyn, Kaitlyn Caitlyn, Katie, Kat, Cat – Famous Namesakes: Actress Katherine Heigl, journalist Katie (Katherine) Couric – Peak Popularity: Katherine is a classic and common name. It has been a top 100 name for much of the last century and beyond.

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Khloe – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Flourishing like a young, blooming plant – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Chloe, Kloe, Khloey, Kloey, Chloey – Famous Namesakes: TV personality Khloe Kardashian, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim – Peak Popularity: Khloe hit the top 1,000 list in 2006 and reached number 42 in 2010. The more traditional spelling of Chloe is even trendier and reached number 9 in 2009.

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Lois – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Great, the best, and superior – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Loes, Loise, Louise, Louis – Famous Namesakes: Actress Lois Chiles, writer Lois Lowry – Peak Popularity: Lois is an age-old name for girls. It was a top 100 name from 1902 to 1953, then it declined in popularity. It is now much less common.

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Margaret – Meaning: Pearl – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Margret, Marguerite, Margarita, Maggie, Meg, Peggy, Margo, Margaux, Marge, Margie, Megan, Meghan, Marjorie – Famous Namesakes: World leader Margaret Thatcher, comedian Margaret Cho – Peak Popularity: Margaret is a traditional name. A hundred years ago it was a top 5 name and spent many years at number 3, 4, and 5.

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Melanie – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Having dark skin, dark and beautiful – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Melany, Melaney, Melani, Melenie, Melania, Melanya, Meilani, Mel – Famous Namesakes: Actress Melanie Griffith, singer Melanie "Mel B" Brown – Peak Popularity: Melanie has been a top 1,000 name since 1938. It was most popular in 1972 when it reached number 42.

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Nicole – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Victorious and triumphant – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Nichole, Nikole, Nicolle, Nicholle, Nicolette, Nicola, Colette, Nikki, Nickie, Nicky, Nicki, Nika – Famous Namesakes: Actress Nicole Kidman, reality TV star Nicole Richie – Peak Popularity: Nicole made the top 1,000 in 1942. By 1969 it was in the top 100 and by 1978 it hit the top 10. It reached its highest rank of 6 in 1982.

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Olympia – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Heavenly or a goddess from Mount Olympus – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Olympiah, Olimpia, Olympie – Famous Namesakes: Actress Olympia Dukakis, actress Olympia Valance – Peak Popularity: Olympia is unique. It was a top 1,000 name five times between 1913 and 1925 but is not very common today.

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Ophelia – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Helpful and wise – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ofelia, Ophela, Ophelya, Opheliah, Ofeliah – Famous Namesakes: Actress Ophelia Lovibond, writer Ophelia Benson – Peak Popularity: Ophelia is an old name that is new again. It ranked 268 in 1900, and it was a top 1,000 name until 1959 when it disappeared.

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Penelope – Origin: Greek – Meaning: A weaver of thread or a type a bird like a duck – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Peneloppe, Pennelope, Penelopie, Penelopy, Penny, Penney, Pennie, Penni – Famous Namesakes: Actress Penelope Cruz, actress Penelope Ann Miller – Peak Popularity: Penelope is a very trendy name. It was a top 1,000 name from 1922 until 1975 when it dropped off the list.

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Phoebe – Origin: Greek – Meaning: One who shines bright and pure – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Pheebe, Phoebee, Phoeby, Phoebie, Pheobe, – Famous Namesakes: Actress Phoebe Cates, illustrator Phoebe Wahl – Peak Popularity: Phoebe is a long-established name for well over 100 years.

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Phoenix – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Dark red – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Phoenyx, Phenix, Pheenix, Phenyx, Pheenyx, Phoenicks, Feenix, Feenyx – Peak Popularity: Phoenix is becoming a very popular name for girls. It hit the top 1,000 list of in 2003 and reached number 353 in 2020.

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Rhea – Origin: Greek – Meaning: A flowing stream of water or mother of gods and goddesses – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Rhia, Ria, Rea, Riah, Rhya, Reeah, Rhiah, Rhiya, Rheia, Rhianna, Rheanna, Rheana – Famous Namesakes: Actress Rhea Perlman, comedian Rhea Butcher – Peak Popularity: Rhea is a vintage name.

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Selena – Origin: Greek – Meaning: The moon – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Selina, Salina, Selene, Salene, Celine, Celena, Celina, Saleen, Saleena, Sela, Celia – Famous Namesakes: Actress and singer Selena Gomez, singer Selena Quintanilla – Peak Popularity: Selena has been a consistent top 1,000 name since 1958. It was most popular in 1995 when it reached number 91.

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Sophia – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Having great wisdom – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sofia, Sophie, Sofie, Sofea, Sofiya – Famous Namesakes: Actress Sophia Loren, actress Sofia Vergara – Peak Popularity: Sophia is classic and extremely popular. It is a top 10 name since 2006 and was the number 1 name for girls in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

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Stephanie – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Victorious, wearer of the crown – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Stefanie, Stephany, Stefany, Steffanie, Stephenny, Stephannie, Stephani, Stefani, Stephania, Stefania, Steph, Steff, Stefi, Steffi, Stephie – Famous Namesakes: The Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams, tennis player Steffi (Stefanie) Graf

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Thalia – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Blooming and joyous – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Thalya, Talia, Thalyia, Thaleia – Famous Namesakes: Singer and actress Thalia, journalist Thalia Assuras – Peak Popularity: Thalia was a top 1,000 name in 1932, then not again until 1992. It held the rank of 803 in 2020.

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Thelma – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Ambitious and willful – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Telma, Thelmah – Famous Namesakes: Singer Thelma Houston, actress Telma Hopkins – Peak Popularity: Thelma is not as common today as it was in the past.

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Theodora – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Gift from God – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Theadora, Theodorah, Teadora, Teodora, Theo, Theora, Thea, Teddi, Teddie, Tia, Dora – Famous Namesakes: Model Theodora Richards, writer Theodora Goss – Peak Popularity: Theodora is a unique, vintage name.

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Theresa – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Harvester and hunter – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Teresa, Theresah, Therese, Theres, Thera, Tessa, Terri, Terry, Teri – Famous Namesakes: Prime Minister Theresa May, Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo – Peak Popularity: Theresa is a traditional name that has been popular for the last 100 years and more.

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Tiffany – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Seeing God appear – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Tiffani, Tifany, Tiphany, Tiffanie, Tiphanie, Tyffany, Tyffanie – Famous Namesakes: Singer Tiffany, actress Tiffani Amber Theissen – Peak Popularity: Tiffany became a top 1,000 name in 1962. It was in the top 100 from 1970 until 2000. It is now falling in the ranks.

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Ursula – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Little bear – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ursulla, Ursela, Ursella, Ursilla, Urzula, Ursa, Ursi – Famous Namesakes: Actress Ursula Andress, writer Ursula K. Le Guin

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Xenia – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Welcoming and hospitable – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Xena, Xeniah, Xenya, Zenya, Zenia, Zena, Zenaida, – Famous Namesakes: Actress Xenia Gratsos, actress Xenia Goodwin – Peak Popularity: Xenia is a unique name that is not in the top 1,000.

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Yolanda – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Like the violet flower or modest – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Yolandah, Yolana, Yolande, Yalanda, Yolannda, Yolonda, Yolada, Yolanta, Yolanthe, Ianthe, Iolanthe, Violet, Yolie, Yoli, Yolee – Famous Namesakes: Professional basketball player Yolanda Griffith, singer Yolanda Adams – Peak Popularity: Yolanda is a traditional name that has been fairly common since 1905.

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Zoe – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Life – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Zoey, Zooey – Famous Namesakes: Actress Zoe Saldana, actress Zoe Kravitz – Peak Popularity: Zoe is very popular. It is a classic name but really began to boom in the 1990s.

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Adonis – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Handsome and Lord – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Adonnis, Adonys, Addonis, Adohnis, Donnie, Don – Famous Namesakes: Football player Adonis Alexander, boxer Adonis Stevenson – Peak Popularity: Adonis popped up as a top 1,000 name in 1993 and has risen in the ranks ever since.

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Alexander – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Defender and protector of humankind – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alexandros, Alisander, Alecsander, Aleksander, Alexzander, Alexandre, Alesander, Alexis, Alex, Alec – Famous Namesakes: Inventor Alexander Graham Bell, U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton – Peak Popularity: Alexander is a traditionally popular and very common name.

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Andrew – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Manly and brave – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Andruw, Andru, Andrue, Andrews Andreas, Andre, Andros, Andy, Andie, Drew – Famous Namesakes: U.S. Presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson, artist Andy (Andrew) Warhol

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Apollo – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Manly and handsome – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Apolo, Appollo, Apolloh, – Famous Namesakes: Magician Apollo Robbins, Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno

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Arsenio – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Strong and manly – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Arsenios, Arsenius, Arsenyo, Arsinio, Arseneo, Arsenie, Senio – Famous Namesakes: Actor Arsenio Hall, Olympic swimmer Arsenio Lopez

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Atticus – Origin: Greek – Meaning: From Attica, an area in Greece that includes Athens – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aticus, Addicus, Attikus, Attickus, Atti – Famous Namesakes: Actor Atticus Shaffer, musician Atticus Ross

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Basil – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Royal and brave like a king – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Basel, Basile, Bazil, Bacil, Basilo – Famous Namesakes: Emperors Basil I and Basil II, illustrator Basil Wolverton

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Christopher – Origin: Greek – Meaning: One who carries Christ in his heart, a follower of Christ – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Christofer, Christoffer, Cristopher, Christian, Christoph, Christophe, Christos, Christoff, Kristopher, Kristofer, Kristian, Chris, Kris, Topher – Famous Namesakes: Actor Christopher Walken, actor Christopher Lloyd

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Cletus – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Called forth or summoned – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cleatus, Cleitus, Cletis, Cleetus, Cledus, Clete, Clet – Famous Namesakes: Pope Cletus (Anacletus), professional baseball player Cletis (Clete) Boyer

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Cole – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Victory of the people – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Kole, Coal, Cohl, Kohl, Coll, Koll – Famous Namesakes: Singer Cole Swindell, songwriter Cole Porter

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Constantine – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Steady and consistent – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Konstantine, Constantin, Konstantinos, Kostis, Kostas – Famous Namesakes: Singer Constantine Maroulis, Greek scholar Constantine Lascaris

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Cyril – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Masterful and from the Lord – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cyryl, Cyrill, Ciril, Cyral, Cyrell, Kyril, Kyrill, Kyrillos, Cyrillus, Cirillo, Cy – Famous Namesakes: Magician Cyril Takayama, professional skateboarder Cyril Jackson

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Damian – Origin: Greek – Meaning: One who tames and conquers – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Damien, Damion Daymon, Daymion, Daymian, Damianos, Damiano – Famous Namesakes: Actor Damian Lewis, singer Damian Marley

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Darius – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Wealthy, affluent, rich – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dario, Darion, Darien, Darian, Darrin, Darren, Dareios – Famous Namesakes: Singer Darius Rucker, professional basketball player Darius Miles

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Deacon – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Servant and helper – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Deakon, Deecon, Deakin, Diakonos, Deacan, Deakun, Deaken, Deak, Deek – Famous Namesakes: Musician Deacon John Moore, baseball player Deacon White

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Demetrius – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Loves the earth, follower of the goddess Demeter – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Demetrio, Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitri, Demetri, Demeter, Dmitri, Dmitry, Demmy – Famous Namesakes: Actor Demetrius Shipp Jr., professional basketball player Demetrius Jackson

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Dennis – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Festive, fun, and merrymaker – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Denis, Dennes, Denes, Denny, Dennie, Denzel, Dennison, Denys, Den – Famous Namesakes: Comedian Dennis Miller, actor Dennis Quaid

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Dion – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Joyful follower of Dionysus and Zeus – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Deion, Deon, Deone, Dionne, Dieone, Dio, Deo – Famous Namesakes: Singer Dion DiMucci, professional athlete Deion Sanders

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Eros – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Love and affection – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ero, Erose, Eroce, Earos, Arros, Airos, Airose, Aeros, Aerose, Arose, Eurus – Famous Namesakes: Musician Eros Ramazzotti, actor Eros Vlahos

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Esteban – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Wearing a victory crown – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Estevan, Esteban, Estabon, Estebon, Estebann, Estebahn, Esteven, Estephan, Estephen, Estefan, Estafen – Famous Namesakes: Professional baseball player Esteban Loaiza, soccer player Esteban Cambiasso

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Eugene – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Born well into nobility or high society – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Eugenios, Eugenio, Eugenes, Eugenie, Eugenius, Ugene, Genio, Gene – Famous Namesakes: Actor Eugene Levy, astronaut Eugene Cernan

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Eustace – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Fruitful and stable – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Eustis, Eustiss, Eustyss, Eustacius, Eustachius, Eustathius, Ustace, Ustyss – Famous Namesakes: Christian Saint Eustace, naturalist Eustace Conway

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Evander – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Good and benevolent man – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Evandir, Evandur, Evandar, Evandor, Evandyr, Ivander, Eveander, Evannder – Famous Namesakes: Boxer Evander Holyfield, hockey player Evander Kane

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George – Origin: Greek – Meaning: A farmer one or someone who loves and works with the land – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Georg, Jorge, Georges, Georgios, Georgio, Giorgio, Gheorge, Georghe, Giorge, Georgy, Georgie, – Famous Namesakes: Actor George Clooney, U.S. Presidents George Washington, George H.W., and George W. Bush

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Gregory – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Vigilant and watchful – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Greggory, Gregorey, Gregorie, Gregorio, Gregorios, Gregorius, Gregor, Greger, Greg, Graig – Famous Namesakes: Entertainer Gregory Hines, actor Gregory Peck

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Hector – Origin: Greek – Meaning: To hold onto and restrain – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hectar, Hecter, Hectyr, Heckter, Hecktor, Hectur, Hectir – Famous Namesakes: Actor Hector Elizondo, writer Hector Munro (Saki)

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Hermes – Origin: Greek – Meaning: A pile of stones or a marker to show the border of the land – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hermies, Hermez, Hermeze, Hermese, Hermees – Famous Namesakes: MMA fighter Hermes Franca, dancer Hermes Pan

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Homer – Origin: Greek – Meaning: A security or solemn promise, a pledge – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Homher, Homar, Homhar – Famous Namesakes: Author Homer Hickman, baseball player Homer Bailey

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Ion – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Going or from the group of Ionians in Ancient Greece – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ionn, Ionne, Ionnes, Ione, Ionas – Famous Namesakes: Greek writer and philosopher Ion of Chios, former Romanian President Ion Iliescu

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Jason – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Healer – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jayson, Jaison, Jaceson, Jaysen, Jaisen, Jasson, Jayceson, Jace, Jayce, Jasyn – Famous Namesakes: Actor Jason Momoa, singer Jason Aldean

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Jerome – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Holy and sacred name – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jarome, Jerrome, Jerohm, Jerohme, Jeromy, Jairome, Jerry – Famous Namesakes: Professional football player Jerome Bettis, comedian Jerome (Jerry) Seinfeld

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Leander – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Like a lion – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Leannder, Liander, Lionder, Leandre, Leand, Leande, Leandro, Leandros, Lee – Famous Namesakes: Saint Leander of Seville, tennis player Leander Paes,

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Luke – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Light and bright or from the ancient area of Lucania which is now part of Southern Italy – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Luc, Luk, Lukas, Lucas, Lucus, Loukas, Loucas, Luca, Luka, Lukah, – Famous Namesakes: Singer Luke Bryan, actor Luke Perry

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Myron – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Like Myrrh and the aroma of a fragrant oil or spice – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Miron, Myren, Miren, Myreon, – Famous Namesakes: Chef Myron Mixon, animator Myron Waldman

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Nicholas – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Winner and a victory for the people – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Nicolas, Nicholaus, Nichols, Nicholus, Nickolas, Nikolas, Nicholai, Nico, Niko, Nick, Nicky – Famous Namesakes: Entertainer Nicholas (Nick) Cannon, actor Nicolas Cage

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Orion – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Great hunter – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Oryan, Orian, Oryon, Orien, Oryen, – Famous Namesakes: Professional football player Orion Martin, musician Orion Weiss

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Peter – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Solid and strong as a rock – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Pieter, Peater, Petyr, Petey, Pete – Famous Namesakes: Actor Peter Boyle, singer Peter Gabriel

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Phillip – Origin: Greek – Meaning: One who loves horses – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Philip, Philippe, Philo, Phyllip, Phil – Famous Namesakes: Singer Phillip Phillips, psychologist Phillip (Dr. Phil) McGraw

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Pierce – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Stone or rock – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Pearce, Peerce, Piers, Peers, Pyrse, Pyrce, Pierson – Famous Namesakes: Actor Pierce Brosnan, writer Pierce Brown

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Phoenix – Origin: Greek – Meaning: Dark red – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Phoenyx, Phenix, Pheenix, Phenyx, Pheenyx, Phoenicks, Feenix, Feenyx

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Zeus – Origin: Greek – Meaning: God, shining in the sky and heavens – Alternative Spellings & Variations: Zuese, Zoos, Zues, Soos, Seus, Zeuce – Famous Namesakes: Music producer Zeus B. Held, musician Zeuss – Peak Popularity: Zeus is not a top 1,000 name for boys. It is still unique.

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