Old Greek Baby Names for Boys & Girls With Meanings (Complete A–Z List) - Page 6

Old Greek names are formed by combining two or more words that have a specific meaning. The first word is usually a noun, and the second word is an adjective or verb that describes the noun. For example, the name “Alexander” is derived from the Greek words “alexo” (to defend) and “ander” (man), meaning “defender of men” .

In ancient Greece, names were often chosen based on the circumstances of the child’s birth or the parents’ wishes. For example, a child born during a thunderstorm might be named “Brontes,” which means “thunderer”. Similarly, a child born during a battle might be named “Nike,” which means “victory”.

Greek names often have a religious or mythological origin. Many Greek names are derived from the names of gods and goddesses, such as “Athena,” “Apollo,” and “Zeus” . Other names are derived from Greek mythology, such as “Helen,” “Odysseus,” and “Perseus”

This collection has all Old Greek Baby Names - traditional, modern, religious, trendy, popular, cute, short and sweet and easy to pronounce Old Greek baby names to help you make the right choice!

You can explore Old Greek baby names: Alphabetically (A–Z) By gender (boy, girl, unisex) By starting or ending letters By meaning and origin Click on any baby name to view its meaning, background, pronunciation, and related names.