Beautiful modern Greek names for boys. Greek male names and their meaning
The full form of a modern male Greek name consists of a proper name, patronymic and surname. During Ottoman rule (until the beginning of the twentieth century), the Greeks practically did not use surnames, since Muslims did not have them, and for more accurate identification, the paternal name was added to the personal name. Today, patronymics are used relatively rarely and mainly in official documentation.
Traditionally, Greek names for first-born boys are taken from the paternal grandfather, and the second son is named after the maternal grandfather. The following names in the family are assigned less strictly, but mainly from among relatives, which leads to a large number of namesakes (including full ones). Only if the father has died at the time of birth can the son inherit his name, so such cases are rare.
Actually Greek male names
Autochthonous male names of the Greeks are divided by origin into two main groups - pagan and Christian. Orthodoxy has replaced a significant part of the ancient Greek names. From pre-Christian times came, for example, the following Greek names for men: Ἀχιλλεύς (Achilles - a hero from the Greek epic), Λεωνίδας (Leonidas - descended from a lion), Σωκράτης (Socrates - who retained power), etc. After the adoption of Christianity, such men's names became popular names of the Greeks, like Ευάγγελος (Evangelos - good news), Χρήστος (Christ, with emphasis on the first syllable - the anointed one, tracing paper from Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ - Mashiach) and others. Some ancient Greek names were included in the Orthodox naming book and, despite their pagan origin, are widely used among believers, for example, Διονύσιος (Dionysios - dedicated to the god of winemaking). In the 20th and 21st centuries, there is a noticeable tendency to return to pre-Christian names, although even today they are far from dominant.
Names of foreign origin
Most of all, the list of Greek male names was influenced by the adoption of Christianity (Jewish names) and being part of the Roman Empire (Latin names). The Old (Torah, Tanakh) and New Testaments became the source of such names as Ιωάννης (Ioannis, from יוחנן - the Lord took pity), Μιχαήλ (Michael, from מִיכָאֵל - the one who is like God). The former Latin influence remained in the form of such names as Κωνσταντίνος (Konstantinos, from constans - constant), Αντώνιος (Antonios, from the Roman family name Antonius) and others.
A relatively small number of Greek names came from other peoples of Europe, for example, Ροβέρτος (Robertos, Germanic - bright glory), Εδουάρδος (Eduardos, from Old English - guardian of happiness, keeper of wealth), etc.
Greek male names among other nations
One of the most common male names of Greek origin in the world is Αλέξανδρος (Alexandros), known in Russia as Alexander, in other European countries also as Les, Oles, Sandor, and in the east - Iskander.
Many Greek names (Andrey, George, Dmitry, Nikolai, etc.) became widespread in Russia, Georgia, Bulgaria and among other peoples who converted to Orthodoxy.
Other peoples of Europe adopted such Greek names as Theodore (Θεόδωρος/Theodoros - gift of God), Christopher (Χριστόφορος/Christophoros - bearer of anointing), Philip (Φίλιππος/Philippos - lover of horses), etc. From the European (previous predominantly Spanish, Portuguese and English) expansion, names of Greek origin spread among almost all peoples of the world.
The variety of Greek male names, their meanings, sounds and roles in the history of various nations will allow you to choose the most suitable one for each specific case. For this purpose, below is a list of ancient and modern Greek male names.
Male names of Greek origin are used in many countries. This is their main feature. Although the Greeks borrowed names from other languages of different peoples, modern people are attracted precisely by what the representatives of one of the greatest countries of antiquity called their children.
By what principle did the Greeks name their children?
According to tradition, the first newborn in the family received the name of the paternal grandfather, the second - the maternal one. The third child could be named anything, but the general rule was not to use the father's name. Over time, this tradition has led to a huge number of people having the same Greek names. The Greeks rarely give modern male names according to these rules precisely because of the sameness, which they want to get rid of if possible. Greek names are divided into two categories. The first is the classic, antique types of names that are of primordial national origin. The second is those names that are only partially related to the Greeks and are included in the Orthodox calendar. They are mainly categorized as Greek names all over the world. Another interesting feature is the fact that absolutely all of them have some kind of flattering meaning for the wearer.
Greek male names. Full list
This list presents exactly those names that are in the Orthodox calendar and do not, for the most part, relate to ancient history.
Values (A-D)
Below is the meaning of the names. There are quite a lot of Greek male names, so only a brief description is given.
Agathon- good, good. The reserved bearer of this name rarely worries about the opinions of people that do not interest him. Tries not to participate in conflicts. A good family man, capable of making the woman he loves happy, loves children and his own home.
Angel- distinguished by justice and honesty. Extremely hardworking, one might even say fanatical. In relationships he is unstable until he finds his one and only.
Arius- very touchy, but unforgiving and very easy-going. Good A good family man.
Arkhip- clean, fastidious. Extremely patient in family relationships.
Akakiy- indecisive, touchy and jealous. However, he is incredibly kind.
Andrey- cunning, dreamy. He doesn’t like to stand out, but he gradually achieves exactly what he wants.
Aristarch- a family-friendly person who loves children and his own home.
Afanasy- pleasant, modest and non-conflicting.
Alexander- defender. He is distinguished by leadership qualities, but is very susceptible to the effects of alcohol.
Andrian- patient, attentive, easily wounded.
Arkady- sociable, obligatory and prefers a confident, stable future.
Alexei- diligent, individual, good family man.
Anikita- cheerful and sociable, but inattentive and frivolous.
Arseny- taciturn, not a careerist, brave and persistent.
Ambrose- impressionable, has an analytical mind, unambitious.
Anisim- stubborn, cannot stand loneliness, patient, economical.
Artem- calm, unobtrusive, flexible.
Anatoly- calm, can find a common language with any person.
Appolinary- strong-willed, has leadership qualities, a wonderful father.
Artemy- persistent, stubborn, likes to argue, strict.
Boyan- stubborn, persistent, proud, authoritative.
Basil- gallant, conscientious, very kind to friends.
Vissarion- stubborn, inquisitive, modest.
Galaktion- serious, sad, honest and faithful.
Gennady- knows how to adapt to circumstances, rushes towards his goal, stopping at nothing.
Georgiy- squeamish, good listener, knows how to keep secrets.
Herald- intelligent, loves to help others, excellent memory.
Gerasim- executive and obligatory
Gordey- modest, peaceful, optimistic.
Gordon- purposeful, reserved, independent.
Gregory- cheerful, vulnerable, sensitive.
Values (D - K)
Greek male names are very diverse, despite the fact that some of them are very similar to each other.
Demid- good-natured, careful in family relationships, loves children.
Demyan- demanding, proud and selfish. He is brave and does not tolerate cowards.
Denis- sociable, obligatory and neat.
Dmitriy- brave, charming, but cruel.
Dorofey- persistent, cheerful, friendly.
Eugene- savvy, hardworking, good family man.
Evgraf- mobile and restless, he has excellent intuition.
Evdokim- kind, flexible and emotional.
Evsey- soft, kind, sympathetic and responsible.
Egor- stubborn, distrustful, but diligent and hardworking.
Emelyan- calm, freedom-loving, resourceful.
Ermolai- public, respected, kind, sympathetic.
Erofey- modest, quiet and compliant.
Efim- sensitive and hardworking.
Efimy- sensitive, boastful and arrogant.
Georges- firm, persistent, courageous.
Zinovy- patient, calm, kind.
Jerome- inquisitive, smart, smart and curious.
Ilian- inquisitive, observant, savvy and resourceful.
Hilarion- spiritualized, vulnerable, shy and indecisive.
Ionos- emotional, stubborn, hardworking.
Hippolytus- sociable, efficient, irritable.
Irakli- efficient, vulnerable and emotional.
Isidore- irritable, sociable, very hardworking.
Kirill- excellent memory, selfish, ambitious.
Kondrat- self-confident, balanced, optimistic.
Xannth- efficient, active, has excellent intuition.
Kuzma- restless, persistent, independent.
As you can see from this list, beautiful male Greek names are found even in modern times, not to mention antiquity
Values (L - R)
Nowadays, some Greek male names are found so often that few people remember where they originally came from and what meanings they had.
a lion- calm, persistent and conscientious.
Leon- calm, talented, has developed intuition.
Leonid- proud, adapts well to circumstances.
Leonty- unsociable, greedy and cruel.
Luke- principled, stubborn, impulsive.
Makar- kind, efficient, sociable.
Methodius- unpredictable, friendly and attentive.
Miron- kind, flexible and hardworking.
Michael- sociable, has a logical mind.
Modest- selfish, brave and relaxed.
Nestor- emotional, decisive, hardworking.
Nikanor- phlegmatic, proud, resourceful.
Nikita- selfish, purposeful, persistent and stubborn.
Nikifor- cheerful and energetic, impatient and irritable.
Nikolay- strong, active, practical, hardworking.
Nikon- choleric, independent, proud.
Nifont- proud, ambitious and selfish.
Oles- serious, reasonable, inquisitive.
Onesimus- self-sufficient, talented, cheerful.
Orestes- flexible, persistent, fair.
Pamphilus- sociable, cheerful and non-offensive.
Pankrat- truthful, fair, uncompromising.
Paramon- serious, thorough, reasonable.
Peter- inquisitive, determined, excellent family man.
Pimen- kind, flexible, inquisitive.
Plato- independent, hardworking, multifaceted.
Porfiry- economical, calm, has leadership qualities.
Prokofy- strong-willed, strong, has leadership qualities.
Prokhor- unsociable, jealous, hardworking.
Radium- stubborn, brave, hardworking.
Rodion- independent, balanced, resilient.
Values (M - Z)
Greek names, especially for men, can suit absolutely any child, as they cover all areas of human activity.
Sevastyan- stubborn, flexible, touchy.
Socrates- unbalanced, fair, disgusting.
Spartacus- fearless, cunning, irritable.
Stakrat- cocky, stubborn, vulnerable.
Stephen- unobtrusive, attentive, partial to alcohol.
Stoyan- brave, strong, fair.
Thais- calm, inquisitive, stubborn.
Taras- mobile, stubborn, smart.
Tigran- inquisitive, emotional, hardworking.
Tigris- capricious, stubborn, persistent.
Timon- organized, reserved, reserved.
Timofey- sensitive, receptive, inquisitive.
Tikhon- healthy, obedient, well-mannered.
Tryphon- stubborn, patient, balanced.
Trofim- capricious, restless, disobedient.
Theodosius- good-natured, touchy, absent-minded.
Philemon- impulsive, restless, kind.
Philip- absent-minded, jealous, greedy.
Khariton- stubborn, fair, honest.
Christian- has excellent memory and intuition.
Christopher- stubborn, smart, inquisitive.
Yuri- calm, reserved, cunning.
Yukhim- stubborn, inquisitive, obligatory.
Yakim- honest, fair, has authority.
Jason- intelligent, has self-esteem.
Ancient Greek (antique) names
Common ancient Greek male names, the list of which is given below, are not so common nowadays, although they are also incredibly charismatic and beautiful.
Agamemnon- incredibly determined.
Argyros- translated as “silver”.
Ariston- represents superiority over others.
Aristotle- also translated as superiority, but aimed at a specific goal.
Aristophanes- the same superiority, or rather the process of its emergence.
Archimedes- stands for “owner of thoughts.”
Asclepius- means “bestower of prosperity.”
Demokritos- one who has the right to judge others.
Daemon- strange as it may seem, it simply means “people”.
Zeno- comes from the name of Zeus and means commitment to this supreme deity.
Irenaeus- means “peace, peacefulness.”
Irinarch- this name should be understood as “peaceful leader.”
Karpos- has two meanings: “fruit and profit.”
Space- is the personification of beauty.
Creon- translated as “ruling”.
Xenon- means “strange, foreigner.”
Xenophon- means “strange voice”.
Macedon- translated as “high”.
Mentor- means “spirit”.
Olympos- means “abode of the gods.”
Pantaleon- can be understood as “lion”.
Pluto- translated as “wealth.”
Polykarpos- implied as “fruitfulness”.
Timon- means “honor”.
Philo- translated as “loving.”
Hector- means “protecting”.
Heracles- the name comes from the name of the goddess Hera and means her praise.
Hermes- literally means “from the earth.”
Erebos- means "darkness".
Eros- translated as “love”.
As you can see, the Greek names of male gods were also praised, and boys were named in honor of the inhabitants of Olympus.
Multiple names
The Greeks, as well as many other peoples, had multi-component names in use, in which one was given at birth, and the second could be a kind of nickname recognized by a large number of people around him. Sometimes these were laudatory nicknames that were given for some deed that glorified a given person. However, in some cases, if he had committed a very serious crime, but continued to live, the Greek was given an offensive name with which he was forced to live until the end of his days. As practice proves, this was worse than some types of punishment.
Results
Based on the above, it can be understood that Greek names, especially for men, were incredibly diverse and gave their bearer different traits. This remains the case to this day. Despite the fact that in our time few people remember that this or that name has roots in ancient antiquity, in fact, the culture of the inhabitants of Hellas gave a lot to the vast majority of countries and nationalities existing today.
A correctly chosen name has a strong positive impact on a person’s character and destiny. Actively helps to develop, forms positive qualities of character and condition, strengthens health, removes various negative programs of the unconscious. But how to choose the perfect name?
Despite the fact that there are cultural interpretations of what male names mean, in reality the influence of the name on each boy is individual.
Sometimes parents try to choose a name before birth, preventing the child from developing. Astrology and numerology for choosing a name have squandered all serious knowledge about the influence of a name on fate over the centuries.
Calendars of Christmastide and holy people, without consulting a seeing, insightful specialist, do not provide any real help in assessing the influence of names on the fate of a child.
And lists of ... popular, happy, beautiful, melodious male names completely turn a blind eye to the individuality, energy, soul of the child and turn the selection procedure into an irresponsible game of parents in fashion, selfishness and ignorance.
Beautiful and modern Greek names should primarily suit the child, and not the relative external criteria of beauty and fashion. Who don't care about your child's life.
Various characteristics according to statistics - positive traits of a name, negative traits of a name, choice of profession by name, influence of a name on business, influence of a name on health, psychology of a name can only be considered in the context of a deep analysis of subtle plans (karma), energy structure, goals for life and kind of a particular child.
The topic of compatibility of names (and not the characters of people) is an absurdity that turns the internal mechanisms of the influence of a name on the state of its bearer inside out on the interactions of different people. And it cancels the entire psyche, unconscious, energy and behavior of people. Reduces the entire multidimensionality of human interaction to one false characteristic.
The meaning of the name has no literal impact. For example, Olkimos (strong), this does not mean that the young man will be strong, and the bearers of other names will be weak. The name can block his heart center and he will not be able to give and receive love. On the contrary, another boy will be helped to solve problems of love or power, which will make life and achieving goals much easier. The third boy may not have any effect at all, whether there is a name or not. Etc. Moreover, all these children can be born on the same day. And have the same astrological, numerological and other characteristics.
The most popular Greek names for boys in 2015 are also misleading. Despite the fact that 95% of boys are called names that do not make their fate easier. You can only focus on a specific child, the deep vision and wisdom of a specialist.
The secret of a man's name, as a program of the unconscious, a sound wave, vibration, is revealed in a special bouquet primarily in a person, and not in the semantic meaning and characteristics of the name. And if this name destroys a child, then no matter how beautiful, melodious with the patronymic, astrologically accurate, blissful it is, it will still be harmful, destroy character, complicate life and burden fate.
Below are a hundred Greek names. Try to choose several that you think are most suitable for your child. Then, if you are interested in the effectiveness of the name’s influence on fate, .
List of male Greek names in alphabetical order:
Agazon is good
Agamemnon - very decisive
Agapaios - love
Ageiptos - beloved
Adonis - exaltation
Adrastos - brave
Adrastus - brave
Aejidayos - child, young goat
Azarias - God's help
Akakayos - not evil, kind
Actaeon - shore
Alexayo - defender
Alexios - defender
Alexandros - defender of humanity
Alexis - protector
Alexius - defender
Alfeios - change
Ambrosios - immortal
Amenophis - one who works for Aten
Amyntas - defender
Amon - hidden
Ampelios - grapevine
Anacletos - Summoned Back
Anaxagoras - owner of speech
Ananias - God's compassion
Anargyros - poor
Anastasios - restoration
Anatolayos - east and sunrise
Angelos - angel, messenger
Andonis - invaluable
Andreas - man, warrior
Androcles - the glory of a man, a warrior
Andronikos - victory of man, warrior
Aniketos - invincible
Annas - God's compassion
Antigonos - against the ancestor
Antipatros - against father
Antonios - invaluable
Anubis - the royal child
Apollinaris - the destroyer
Apollodoros - a gift from Apollo
Apollo - the destroyer
Apollonaios - destroyer
Apostolis - apostle, messenger
Argyris - silver
Argyros - silver
Argos - shining
Ares - fight, battle, destruction
Aristarchos - excellence and origin/source
Aristeides - superior physique
Aristodemos - superiority of people
Aristocles - superior fame, excellence and glory
Ariston - superiority
Aristotle - excellence and purpose
Aristophanes - excellence and appearance
Aristeios - superiority
Arkadios - from Arcadia
Arcenaios - mature
Artaxerxes - a just ruler
Artemidoros - gift from Artemis
Artemisios - butcher
Archilaos - owner of people
Archimedes - owner of thought
Archippos - horse owner
Asklepaios - giver of prosperity
Asklepiades - giver of prosperity
Asclepius - giver of prosperity
Athamus - rich harvest
Athanazios - immortal
Atanas - immortal
Atlas is the one who couldn't resist
Atreus - fearless
Auranos - heaven
Aphrodisios - emerging from the foam
Achilleus - causing pain
Acheikos - from Acheya
Bayon - life
Bakchos - screaming
Barnabas - son of exhortation
Bartholomeios - son of Talmay
Vasilaios - king
Vasilis is the king
Vangelis - good news
Vlasis - poor diction
Vlassis - poor diction
Gennadios - noble
Gregorios - careful, vigilant
Diogenes - born of Zeus
Diodoros - a gift from Zeus
Diodotos - given by Zeus
Diocles - glory of Zeus
Diomedes - the trick of Zeus
Dionysios - follower of Dionysus
Dionysodoros - a gift from Dionysus
Dionizos - the name of the god of revelry and drunkenness
Damianos - taming, subjugating and killing
Damocles - the glory of people
Dareayos - has many things, rich
Deimos - fear, terror
Demetrios - loves the earth
Demokritos - judge of people
Demon - people
Demostrate - army of people
Demosthenes - the power of people
Deukalion - new wine sailor
Gerasimos - old age
Josias - supported by God
Jonas - dove
Georgios - farmer
Judas is the one who is praised
Jude - the one who is praised
Diabolos - accuser, slanderer
Dimitrios - lover of the earth
Dimitris - lover of the earth
Dimosthenis - the power of people
Doraseos - a gift from God
Dorius - from the tribe of Dorian
Doros is a gift
Dragon - dragon
Daidalos - a cunning worker
Damon - taming, subjugating and killing
Euripides - good and hesitant, throwing
Erias - God - my lungs
Zakchaeus - pure
Zacharias - God remembered
Zebedee - God gave
Zeus - Godfather of God
Zen - death
Zenobios - life of Zeus
Zeno - from Zeus
Zephyr - west wind
Zephyros - west wind
Zozimos - survivor
Zopyros - flaming
Zoroaster - one who has golden/yellow camels
Zotikos - full of life
Samistokles - the glory of the law
Theodozaios - god's provision
Theodoros - a gift from God
Theodotos - given by God
Theodoulos - god-slave
Zeokritos - god-judge
Theophanes - manifestation of God
Zeophylaktos - God's guard
Theophilos - friend of God
Jason - to heal
Iaiorgos - peasant
Iakchos - screaming
Iduma - red
Izidoros - a gift from Isis
Isocrates - equal power
Iianni - good god
Iiannis - good god
Ikaros - follower
Ioannes - good god
Ioannis - good god
Iorgos - peasant
Isos - god - salvation
Jesus - God - Salvation
Eros - shining
Kadmos - eastern
Cadmus - Eastern
Callas - beauty
Cambyses - a handsome king
Kapaneus - arrogant
Karpos - fruit, profit
Castor - beaver
Kerberos is a demon
Kephalos - head
Kepheus - gardener
Kyprianos - from Cyprus
Kyriakos - from the lord
Kiros is like the sun
Kleisthenes - magnificent strength
Kleitos - glory
Collicrates - the power of beauty
Konstantinos - steady
Kosmas - beauty, order
Space - beauty, order
Krayos - owner, ruler
Kreaios - owner, ruler
Creon - ruler
Chrysanthos - golden flower
Krizaor - golden sword
Krizes - golden
Kronos - horn
Xanthippos - yellow horse
Xanthos - yellow or blond
Xenocrates - foreign, strange power
Xenon is a foreigner, stranger
Xenophon - a foreign, strange voice
Xerxes - ruler according to heroes
Ciaphas - raising, tuning
Lazarus - my god helped
Leonidas - son of a lion
Lefteris - liberator
Lysandros - free, liberator
Lysimakhos - freedom fighter
Lykoergos - the work of the wolf
Lindros - Lion Man
Linos - cry of grief
Lucas - from Lucania
Myron - peace
Makarayos - the blessed one
Makednos - tall
Macedon - tall
Manais - offspring
Matthias is a gift from God
Matthias is a gift from God
Matthios - a gift from God
Makedon - tall
Menelaos - opposed to people
Mentor - spirit
Methodios - method
Metrophanes - the appearance of the mother
Midas - the mythical king who turned everything he touched into gold
Miltiades - red earth
Mnazon - the one who remembers
Morpheus - form
Narkissos - insensibility, sleep
Neoptolemos - new and military
Nereus - water
Nestor - returning home
Nikandros - victory of man
Nikephoros - bearer of victory
Nikias - victory
Nikodemos - victory of the people
Nikolaos - victory of the people
Nikomachos - fight to victory
Nicomedes - scheme for victory
Nikon - victory
Nikostratos - army of victory
Nomiki - relating to law
Odysseus - to be angry, to hate
Osiris - something that has been made, a product
Oidipus - the one who knew the riddle of the Sphinx's legs
Oinun - purple, colored (clouds)
Okinos - ocean
Olympaiodoros - a gift from Olympus
Olympos - home of the gods
Olisseus - to be angry, to hate
Olkimos - strong
Olkayos - strength
Onesimos - profitable
Onesiforos - profitable
Orion - the light of heaven
Orestes - from the mountains
Origen - born of the mountain
Origines - born
Orpheus - darkness of the night
Ophelos - help
Pavlos - small
Palaemon - far back, long ago
Pallas - swing, wield (weapon)
Pamphilos - everyone's friend
Panagiotakis - saint
Panagiotis - saint
Pankrataios - all power
Panos is a saint
Pantaleon - lion
Pantheras - all to hunt, panther
Panaiaiotis - saint
Paramonimos - constant, enduring
Paramonos - permanent, enduring
Paris is a risk taker
Patroklos - the glory of the father
Pegazos - born near water
Pelagios - sea
Peon - healer
Pericles - surrounded by glory
Perseus - dismissing, destroying
Pisagoras - python
Pisaios - to rot
Pyrros - like a flame
Plato - wide, flat, plateau
Plutarchos - source of wealth
Pluto - wealth
Podarj - fast feet
Polideukes - very sweet
Polideuses - very sweet
Polydorus - many gifts
Polykarpos - fruitful
Porfirayos - purple
Poseidon is the master of distribution
Praxis - practice, practice, or action
Praxiteles is the goal
Priamos - ransom, redemption
Prokopaios - progress, progressing
Prometheus - gift of foresight, seer
Proteus - first
Prochoros - dance leader
Ptolemy - aggressive, warlike
Payan - healer
Payon - healer
Peng - shepherd
Simon - listening
Seleukos - conqueror
Serafeim - burning
Seth - blinding
Sethos - blindness
Silouanus - from the forest
Simonides - type
Sozigenes - born, safe
Socrates - sonic power
Solon - wisdom
Sotirayos - salvation
Sotiris - salvation
Sophocles - qualified fame
Sophos - smart, qualified
Sofronaios - self-governing
Spiridion - small spirit
Spiridon - spirit
Spiro - spirit
Spyros - spirit
Stavros - cross, crucifixion
Stasis - good stability
Stamataios - stop
Stamatis - stop
Stelios - pillar
Stefanos - crown
Stefanous - crown
Stylianos - pillar
Straton - army
Thaddeus - given by God
Takis is a saint
Thanatos - death
Thanos is immortal
Tarazaios - from Tarentum
Theseus - place, make
Telamon - support
Telamonian Ajax - son of Telamon
Telesphoros - bearing fruit
Teris - liberator
Timaseos - worshiper of God
Timon - honor
Timayos - honor
Tytos - white clay, white earth
Tichon - blow
Tobias - God is good
The one who balances
Triton - from the third
Tryphon - thin, soft
Tookidaeds - thank god
Tails - heyday
Terapon - employee, parishioner
Teristis - month
Taron - hunter
Wykess - to be angry, to hate
Uziris - something that has been made, a product
Wixeus - to be angry, to hate
Phanes - appearing
Philander - with love for people
Philaseos - friend of God
Philemon - gentle
Philippos - horse lover
Philocrates - the power of a friend
Philomenes - strong with love
Philo - loving
Phobos - fear
Phoibos - shining
Focus - print
Fotayos - light
Fotayos - light
Fotis - light
Frixos - ripples of water in the wind, trembling of the skin
Faydros - bright
Haemon - bloody
Chaos - in mythology, chaos is the original substance from which the universe shook
Charon - cruel brightness
Heziod - sender of song
Hesiodos - sender of song
Hector - protector
Helayodoros - a gift from the sun
Helios - sun
Heli - rising
Helladios - from Greece
Hellen - Greek
Hellenas - Greek
Heracleides - small
Heracleitos - the glory of Hera
Heraclitus - the glory of Hera
Hercules - the glory of Hera
Hermes - from the earth
Hermogenes - born of Hermes
Hermocrates - the power of Hermes
Hermolaos - people of Hermes
Herodotos - taking into account
Herouds - hero's song
Hesperos - evening star
Hephaistos - both legs were bent
Hijinos - healthy
Hilarion - joyful, happy
Hipatayos - the highest, the highest
Hipatos - the highest, highest
Hippocrates - horse power
Hyppolitos - more horse-free
Hironimos - holy name
Homer is a hostage
Homeros is a hostage
Horus - distant
Christ is the anointed one
Christoforos - Christ the presenter
Chthonaios - from the earth, from the underworld
Hyakinthos - hyacinth flower
Hades - invisible
Haymon is bloody
Charalampos - bright happiness
Chariton - grace, kindness
Evangelos - good news
Oedipus - the one who knew the riddle of the Sphinx's feet
Aesop - Ethiopian
Eireneios - peaceful
Eyas - attending a funeral
Eineias - praise
Eiolos - agile, fast moving
Eison - agile, fast moving
Eisopos - Ethiopian
Eishilos is a shame
Eleutherios - liberator
Eleftherios - liberator
Elias - God - My God
Eliud - my god helped
Elihud - my god helped
Elpidios - hope
Emmanuel - God - is with us
Epaphroditos - love
Epictetos - recently acquired
Erasmos - loving
Erebos - darkness
Eros - love
Errikos - the power of work
Esdras - help
Eseyas - god - of salvation
Ether - light, airy
Efstasios - good stability
Eyuzbios - devout
Yuandros is a good person
Yuaristos - good, pleasant
Eugenios - well born
Eucleides - good fame
Euclid - good fame
Justazios - good stability
Eustachayos - good grape harvest
Eustachis - good harvest
Yutimayos - well-tuned
Yutichayos - lucky
Yutichos - lucky
Eutropaios - universal
Eufemaios - polite
Yufranor - amazing
Yanni - good god
Yannis is a good god
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Greece is an amazing country with a rich culture and ancient history. The Greeks came up with many beautiful names that gained popularity outside the territory. Names of foreign origin have penetrated into the modern Greek naming book.
In the article we will look at the history of the formation of Greek names, learn how to choose the right name and study the list of names with designations.
History of education
- Most modern names have national roots. By origin they are divided into the following categories:
- Antique: Adonis, Vangelis, Deidalos.
- Church: Anastasius, Zeno, Isidore.
- Many names are associated with the mythology of Ancient Greece: Dionysius, Artemy, Hector.
- Often there are names that in ancient times designated the area: Arkady, Anatoly.
- Orthodox names remained common, since the Greeks are a religious people. Among them there are Hebrew and Latin names: Ananias, Lucas, Matthias.
Many peoples have borrowed names with Greek roots. They spread to Italy, Russia, Ukraine, England, Spain. Not every parent knows what the origin of the chosen option is. This phenomenon has become two-sided. In the last century, the number of foreign names in the Greek name book has increased. Boys are often called Jonas, Myron, Thaddeus, which is due to the influence of European culture on the country.
Every Greek has a colloquial and an official name. According to Greek law, both forms are recorded in the passport. A man chooses an option for everyday life on his own. According to spelling rules, names are accented.
What do they pay attention to when choosing?
The Greeks respect family customs, so they are guided by them in the naming process. According to the rules, you cannot name a boy after his father if he is alive. The first son is named after his paternal grandfather, and the second son is named after his maternal grandfather. The third boy in the family is named in memory of his father's grandfather's brother. If the remaining children are born boys, the parents name them as they wish. This tradition has led to the fact that there are many namesakes in Greek families.
Modern parents choose a name based on personality characteristics. Antique names reflect the dignity of a man, his moral and intellectual qualities. Most Greek names are melodious and beautiful, which influences the choice.
A complete list of all options for boys and their meanings
The boy's name reflects the quality of a real man. The Greeks do this so that in the future their children will have such character traits. Therefore, the issue of naming is approached with special care.
Modern
Greek names are considered harmonious and beautiful, so they have become popular in many countries. Antiquity and myths gave modern Greece unusual names, among which are the following:
Many names of Greek origin have taken root in European countries. Their transformed forms have appeared in almost every language.
A person bearing the name Alexander can be found in many countries of the world, and many know that this is a male name of Greek origin and was borne by the famous commander of antiquity - Alexander the Great. This name has survived to this day without modification. Was this the case with all Greek male names? Which names have survived to our times, and which have disappeared in time? What do astrologers and historians think about Greek names, how do names reflect on their owners and how are they characterized?
Part of Hellenic culture
Greek male names are, without a doubt, part of the ancient Hellenistic culture, and a very important part, a kind of egregor of the culture of Greece. Many of these names became sacred already in the ancient Greek tradition, and received consecration a second time with the advent of Christianity. In this sense, Greek male names are twice sacralized, twice sanctified, which makes them unique. In Greece, it is customary to name the first son in the family after his paternal grandfather, and the second son after his mother. It is very rare to give a father's name to a son, as it is considered a bad omen.
Greek names most often had two options: male and female. This division has reached our times. For example, Evgeny-Evgeniya, Alexander-Alexandra, Vasily-Vasilisa. However, many names have lost their analogy in another way. Let's say, in ancient times, there were names such as Helen and Anastasius, which today cannot be found even in Greece itself.
The ancient Greeks fully corresponded to the archetype of the sign Gemini. Therefore, the names used in this country have the stamp of duality.
Bearers of Greek names can be prone to mysticism and pessimism, and at the same time, at any moment ready to confront fate and to intensify passions.
According to astrologers, men with Greek names are characterized by a contrast in behavior: manifestations of love for life are replaced by a loss of strength and depression.
Under the sign of Gemini
Read also: Female Greek names: part of the history of Hellenic civilization
Men who have Greek names have business acumen and are successful in business and trade. It is believed that Hellenic names have a beneficial effect on the development of creative talents. The ancients believed that a person’s future depended on their name. Therefore, by calling a boy a Greek name, you can believe that he will achieve a lot in life.
In general, the entire culture of Ancient Greece is based on the idea of fate, the dictates of fate. At the same time, heroes who dared to challenge fate were extolled to the skies in this country. Male Greek names reflect not only the history of Greece, but are also a link between the great past of this amazing state and its present. Alas, in recent decades, many Greek families are breaking historical traditions and giving their children names that are sometimes not even Hellenistic.
Modern beautiful male names in Greece
Modern Greek male names can be divided into two groups: ancient (or mythological) and Orthodox. Antique, these are names such as Sophocles, Odysseas, Socrates; Orthodox - Georgios, Vasilios. A third group can be distinguished - names of Jewish or Latin origin, for example, Ioannis or Konstantinos. In the twentieth century, Western European names such as Robertos and Eduardos also came into Greek use.
Greek names are used both in formal and colloquial forms. The boy Georgios in the yard will most likely be called Yorgus, Ioannis - Yannis, Emmanuel - Manolis. At the request of the owner, the passport may contain the colloquial form of the name. In general, the Greeks are very democratic about this issue. A person can be officially called one way, but go through life under a completely different nickname, including indicating it on business cards, signing books, articles, etc.
In modern Greece, the most common names are: Georgios, Konstantinos, Ioannis, Dimitrios, Nikolaos, Vasilios, Christos, Evangelos, Panagiotis. This list is based on a survey of one hundred thousand people and claims to be accurate. Accents in Greek names are mandatory: IoAnnis, Nikolaos, Christos. So, before communicating with a Greek, you should clarify which syllable the stress falls on in his name.
Meaning of male Greek names
In Greek names, both male and female, several groups can be distinguished, based on how the name arose. Most names are determined by some positive external data or character traits. These names arose because parents wanted the child to have only the best traits. Hence the choice of name.
Such Greek male names as Alexander, Vasily, Alexey, Nikolay, Gennady, Evgeny. These names are very common in Russia, so let's take a closer look at some of them.
