Expectant parents searching for the perfect Greek baby name for their son or daughter need not look too far. According to Pamela Redmond from the baby name website Nameberry, Greek-origin names are currently experiencing a significant surge in popularity. Daphne, Ophelia, Nico, and Theodore are among the fastest-rising baby names.
Redmond mentions that Theodore entered the national top 10 list in 2021, per the Social Security Administration's annual ranking. She also notes an increasing trend of parents exploring lesser-known names from Greek mythology, with names like Persephone gaining attention.
The allure of Greek names has extended to celebrity parents as well. For example, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost chose the name Cosmo for their son.
Mythological names within the Greek repertoire are especially favoured, and there is a resurgence of interest in vintage Greek names. Redmond highlights that names like Isadora, Linus, George, and Cynthia are receiving more attention from parents seeking a unique and timeless choice for their children.
Top 5 Greek Girl Names With Meanings
Ophelia — “Help”
Iris — “rainbow”
Daphne — “laurel tree; bay tree.”
Penelope — “weaver”
Cora — “maiden”
Top 5 Greek Boy Names With Meanings
Atticus — “from Attica”
Theodore — “gift of God.”
Atlas — “bearer of the heavens.”
Theo — “gift of God.”
Sebastian — “person from the ancient city of Sebastia.”
55 Greek Baby Names
Whether a Greek name honours family heritage or you're seeking something fresh and new, here are 55 Greek baby names to consider:
Nikolai
Ares
Adonis
Rhea
Callie
Ophelia
Atticus
Theodore
Atlas
Iris
Theo
Daphne
Penelope
Sebastian
Cora
Evangeline
Tobias
Chloe
Phoebe
Lyra
Nico
Thea
Alexander
Anastasia
Elias
Lucas
Elena
Athena
Maya
Orion
Luke
Phoenix
Sophie
Lydia
Alexandra
Persephone
Cosmo
Zephyr
Calliope
Margaret
Sophia
Amara
Andrew
Cynthia
Apollo
Agnes
Lysander
George
Peter
Helena
Althea
Linus
Ariadne
Nicholas
Catherine
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