Beautiful Greek names for boys are modern. Greek male names and their meaning
The full form of a modern male Greek name consists of a proper name, patronymic and surname. During the Ottoman rule (until the beginning of the 20th century), the Greeks practically did not use surnames, since Muslims did not have them, and for more accurate identification, naming by the father was added to the personal name. Today, patronymics are used relatively rarely and predominantly in official documentation.
Traditional 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 names). 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
The autochthonous male names of the Greeks are divided by origin into two main groups - pagan and Christian. Orthodoxy replaced a significant part of the ancient Greek names. From pre-Christian times came, for example, such Greek names for men: Ἀχιλλεύς (Achilles - a hero from the Greek epic), Λεωνίδας (Leonidas - descended from a lion), Σωκράτης (Sokratis - who retained power), etc. After the adoption of Christianity, such male Greek names, like Ευάγγελος (Evangelos - good news), Χρήστος (Christ, with an emphasis on the first syllable - anointed, tracing paper from Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ - Mashiach) and others. Part of the ancient Greek names entered the Orthodox name book and, despite the pagan origin, is widely used among believers, for example, Διονύσιος (Dionysios - dedicated to the god of winemaking). In the XX-XXI centuries, there is a noticeable tendency to return to pre-Christian names, although even today they are far from dominating.
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 (Joannis, from יוחנן - the Lord took pity), Μιχαήλ (Michael, from מִיכָאֵל - one who is like God). The former Latin influence was preserved in the form of such names as Κωνσταντίνος (Konstantinos, from constans - constant), Αντώνιος (Antonios, from the Roman generic name Antonius) and others.
A relatively small number of Greek names came from other peoples of Europe, for example, Ροβέρτος (Robertos, German - bright glory), Εδουάρδος (Eduardos, from Old English - guardian of happiness, keeper of wealth), etc.
Greek male names in 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.) have become widespread in Russia, Georgia, Bulgaria and among other peoples who have adopted Orthodoxy.
Other peoples of Europe adopted such Greek names as Theodore (Θεόδωρος / Theodoros - God's gift), Christopher (Χριστόφορος / Christophoros - bearing the anointing), Philip (Φίλιππος / Philippos - horse lover), etc. From European (mainly Spanish, Portuguese and English) expansion, names of Greek origin have spread among almost all the peoples of the world.
A variety of Greek male names, their meanings, sound and role in the history of various peoples will allow you to choose the most suitable for each specific case. To do this, 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 by exactly how representatives of one of the greatest countries of antiquity called their children.
How did the Greeks name their children?
According to tradition, the first newborn in the family received the name of the grandfather on the paternal side, the second - on the maternal side. 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 the fact that a huge number of people have the same Greek names. Greeks rarely give male modern 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 classical, antique types of names that are of primordially national origin. The second - those names that only partially refer to the Greeks and are included in the Orthodox calendar. It is they who are mainly categorized as Greek names throughout the world. Also an interesting feature is the fact that absolutely all of them have some flattering meaning for the carrier.
Greek male names. Full list
This list contains exactly those names that are in the Orthodox calendar and do not belong for the most part to ancient history.
Values (A-D)
Below is the meaning of the names. There are a lot of Greek male names, therefore only a brief description is given.
Agathon- good, good. The restrained bearer of this name rarely worries about the opinions of people that do not interest him. Tries not to get involved in conflicts. A good family man, able to make his beloved woman happy, loves children and his own home.
Angel- distinguished by fairness and honesty. Extremely hardworking, one might even say fanatical. In a relationship, he is unstable until he finds his only one.
Arius- very touchy, but not vindictive and very easygoing. Good. Good family man.
Arkhip- clean, squeamish. Extremely patient in family relationships.
Akaki- indecisive, touchy and jealous. However, incredibly kind.
Andrey- cunning, dreamy. He does not like to stand out, but gradually achieves exactly what he wants.
Aristarch- a family kind person who loves children and his own home.
Athanasius- pleasant, modest and non-confrontational.
Alexander- defender. Differs in leadership qualities, but is very susceptible to the effects of alcohol.
Andrian- Patient, attentive, easily injured.
Arkady- sociable, obligatory and prefers a confident, stable future.
Alexei- diligent, individual, good family man.
Anikita- cheerful and sociable, but inattentive and frivolous.
Arseniy- taciturn, not a careerist, bold and stubborn.
Ambrose- impressionable, has an analytical mindset, unambitious.
Anisim- stubborn, can not stand loneliness, patient, economic.
Artem- calm, unobtrusive, complaisant.
Anatoly- calm, can find a common language with any person.
Appolinarius- 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.
Galaction- Serious, sad, honest and faithful.
Gennady- knows how to adapt to circumstances, rushes to his goal, not stopping at nothing.
George- squeamish, a good listener, knows how to keep secrets.
Herald- quick-witted, likes to help others, excellent memory.
Gerasim- executive and obligatory
Gordey- modest, peaceful, optimistic.
Gordon- Purposeful, restrained, independent.
Gregory- cheerful, vulnerable, sensitive.
Values (D - K)
Greek names for men are very diverse, despite the fact that some of them are very similar to each other.
Demid- good-natured, cautious in family relationships, loves children.
Demyan- Demanding, proud and selfish. Courageous and does not tolerate cowards.
Denis- sociable, obligatory and accurate.
Dmitriy- bold, charming, but cruel.
Dorotheus- persistent, cheerful, benevolent.
Eugene- savvy, hardworking, good family man.
Evgraf- mobile and restless, he has excellent intuition.
Evdokim- kind, complaisant and emotional.
Yevsey- soft, kind, sympathetic and responsible.
Egor- stubborn, distrustful, but diligent and hardworking.
Emelyan- calm, freedom-loving, resourceful.
Yermolai- public, respected, kind, sympathetic.
Erofei- modest, quiet and compliant.
Yefim- sensitive and hardworking.
Efimy- sensitive, boastful and arrogant.
Georges- firm, persistent, bold.
Zinovy- patient, calm, kind.
Jerome- inquisitive, quick-witted, smart and curious.
Ilian- inquisitive, observant, savvy and resourceful.
Hilarion- spiritualized, vulnerable, shy and indecisive.
Ionos- emotional, stubborn, hardworking.
Hippolyte- sociable, efficient, irritable.
Heraclius- efficient, vulnerable and emotional.
Isidore- irritable, sociable, very hardworking.
Kirill- excellent memory, selfish, ambitious.
Kondrat- self-confident, balanced, optimistic.
Xannf- 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 names for men are so common that few people remember where they originally came from and what meanings they had.
a lion- calm, persistent and conscientious.
Leon- imperturbable, talented, has a 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.
Myron- kind, accommodating and hardworking.
Michael- sociable, has a logical mindset.
Modest- selfish, bold and uninhibited.
Nestor- Emotional, decisive, hardworking.
Nicanor- phlegmatic, proud, resourceful.
Nikita- selfish, purposeful, persistent and stubborn.
Nikifor- cheerful and energetic, impatient and irritable.
Nicholas- strong, active, practical, hardworking.
Nikon- choleric, independent, proud.
Nifont- proud, ambitious and selfish.
Oles- Serious, reasonable, inquisitive.
Onesimus- self-sufficient, talented, cheerful.
Orestes- complaisant, persistent, fair.
Pamphilus- sociable, cheerful and inoffensive.
Pankrat- truthful, fair, uncompromising.
Paramon- serious, thorough, judicious.
Peter- inquisitive, determined, excellent family man.
Pimen- kind, docile, inquisitive.
Plato- independent, hardworking, multifaceted.
Porfiry- economic, calm, has leadership qualities.
Prokofy- strong-willed, strong, has leadership qualities.
Prokhor- unsociable, jealous, hardworking.
Radium- stubborn, courageous, hardworking.
Rodion- independent, balanced, hardy.
Values (S - 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, squeamish.
Spartacus- fearless, cunning, irritable.
Stakrat- cocky, stubborn, vulnerable.
Stephen- unobtrusive, attentive, not indifferent to alcohol.
Stoyan- courageous, strong, fair.
Thais- calm, inquisitive, stubborn.
Taras- mobile, stubborn, smart.
Tigran- inquisitive, emotional, hardworking.
tiger- capricious, stubborn, persistent.
Timon- organized, restrained, closed.
Timothy- sensitive, receptive, inquisitive.
Tikhon- healthy, obedient, educated.
Tryphon- stubborn, patient, balanced.
Trofim- capricious, restless, disobedient.
Theodosius- good-natured, touchy, distracted.
Filimon- impulsive, restless, kind.
Philip- distracted, jealous, greedy.
Khariton- stubborn, fair, honest.
Christian- has excellent memory and intuition.
Christopher- stubborn, quick-witted, inquisitive.
Yuri- calm, restrained, cunning.
Yuhim- stubborn, inquisitive, obligatory.
Yakim- honest, fair, has authority.
Jason- Intelligent, self-respecting.
Ancient Greek (antique) names
Common old 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- translates as "silver".
Ariston- embodies superiority over others.
Aristoteles- also translated as superiority, but aimed at a specific goal.
Aristophanes- the same superiority, or rather the process of its appearance.
Archimedes- stands for "possessing thoughts."
Asclepius- means "giving prosperity."
Democritos- one who has the right to judge others.
Daemon- oddly enough, but 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 epitome of beauty.
Creon- translates as "ruling".
Xenon- means "strange, foreigner."
xenophon- "strange voice" is implied.
Macedonia- translates as "high".
Mentor means "spirit".
Olympos- means "abode of the gods."
Pantaleon- can be understood as "lion".
Pluto- translates as "wealth".
Polycarpos- is meant as "fruitfulness".
Timon means "honor".
Philo- translates as "loving".
Hector means "protective".
Heracles- the name comes from the name of the goddess Hera and means her praise.
Hermes Literally means "out of the earth".
Erebos means "darkness".
Eros- translates as "love".
As you can see, the Greek names of the male gods were also praised, and the boys were named after the inhabitants of Olympus.
Multipart names
The Greeks, like many other peoples, also had multi-component names 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 any deeds that glorified this person. However, in some cases, if he was guilty very big, but continues to live on, the Greek was given an offensive name, with which he was forced to exist until the end of his days. As practice shows, it was more terrible than some types of punishments.
Results
Based on the foregoing, it can be understood that Greek names, masculine in particular, were incredibly diverse and gave their bearer different features. So it has remained 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 the countries and nationalities that now exist.
A correctly chosen name has a strong positive impact on the character and fate of a person. It actively helps to develop, forms positive qualities of character and state, improves health, removes various negative programs of the unconscious. But how do you pick the perfect name?
Despite the fact that there are interpretations in culture 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, making it difficult for the baby to form. Astrology and numerology of choosing a name have squandered all serious knowledge about the influence of a name on fate through the ages.
Calendars of Christmas time, holy people, without consulting a seeing, perspicacious specialist, do not provide any real help in assessing the influence of names on the fate of a child.
And the 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 first of all 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 features of the name, negative features of the name, choice of profession by name, the impact of the name on business, the impact of the name on health, the psychology of the name can only be considered in the context of a deep analysis of subtle plans (karma), energy structure, tasks for life and kind of a particular child.
The theme of the compatibility of names (and not the characters of people) is an absurdity that turns inside out on the interactions of different people the internal mechanisms of the influence of a name on the state of its carrier. And it cancels the entire psyche, the unconscious, energy and behavior of people. It reduces the entire multidimensionality of human interaction to one false characteristic.
The meaning of the name has no literal effect. 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, it will help another boy to solve problems for love or power, it will greatly facilitate life and achieve goals. The third boy may not bring 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 life easier. You can focus only on a specific child, deep vision and wisdom of a specialist.
The secret of a male name, as a program of the unconscious, a sound wave, vibration, is revealed by a special bouquet, primarily in a person, and not in the semantic meaning and characteristics of the name. And if this name destroys the child, then there would be no beautiful, melodious with a patronymic, astrological, blissful, it would still be harm, destruction of character, complication of life and aggravation of fate.
Below are a hundred Greek names. Try to choose a few, the most suitable in your opinion for the child. Then, if you are interested in the effectiveness of the impact of the name on fate, .
List of male Greek names in alphabetical order:
Amazon is good
Agamemnon - very determined
Agapios - love
Ageiptos - Beloved
Adonis - exaltation
Adrastos - brave
Adrastus - brave
Aejidios - a child, a young goat
Azarias - God's Help
Akakayos - not evil, kind
Actaeon - coast
Alexio - defender
Alexios - defender
Alexandros - protector of mankind
Alexis - protector
Alexius - protector
Alfeios - change
Ambrosios - immortal
Amenophis - one who works for the Aten
Amintas - defender
Amon - hidden
Ampelios - vine
Anakletos - called back
Anaxagoras - Master of Speech
Ananias - God's Compassion
Anargyros - poor
Anastasios - recovery
Anatolaios - East and Sunrise
Angelos - angel, messenger
Andonis - invaluable
Andreas - man, warrior
Androcles - glory of man, warrior
Andronikos - victory of man, warrior
Aniketos - invincible
Annas - God's Compassion
Antigonos - against the ancestor
Antipatros - against the father
Antonios - invaluable
Anubis is a royal child
Apollinaris - destroyer
Apollodoros - a gift from Apollo
Apollo the Destroyer
Apollonios - Destroyer
Apostolis - apostle, messenger
Argyris - silver
Argyros - silver
Argos - shining
Ares - fighting battles, destruction
Aristarchos - excellence and origin / source
Aristeides - superior physique
Aristodemos - superiority of people
Aristocles - excellent fame, excellence and glory
Ariston - superiority
Aristoteles - excellence and purpose
Aristophanes - excellence and appearance
Aristaeios - superiority
Arcadios - from Arcadia
Arsenios - mature
Artaxerxes - just ruler
Artemidoros - a gift from Artemis
Artemisios - butcher
Archilaos - owner of people
Archimedes - owner of thought
Archippos - owner of horses
Asklepaios - giver of wealth
Asklepiades - giver of wealth
Asclepius - giver of wealth
Athamus - rich harvest
Athanasios - immortal
Atanas - immortal
Atlas - the one who could not resist
Atreus - fearless
Auranos - heaven
Aphrodisios - out of the foam
Achilleus - Painful
Achaikos - from Achaya
bayon - life
Bakchos - screaming
Barnabas - son of exhortation
Bartholomeios - son of Talmay
Vasilios - king
Vasilis - king
Vangelis - good news
Vlasis - bad diction
Vlassis - bad diction
Gennadios - noble
Gregorios - careful, vigilant
Diogenes - born of Zeus
Diodoros - a gift from Zeus
Diodotos - given by Zeus
Diocles - glory of Zeus
Daiomedes - the cunning of Zeus
Dionysios - follower of Dionysus
Dionysodoros - a gift from Dionysus
Daionisos - the name of the god of revelry and drunkenness
Damianos - taming, subjugating and killing
Damocles - the glory of the people
Dareaios - possesses many, rich
Deimos - fear, terror
Demetrios - loves the earth
Democritus - judge of people
Demon - people
Demostrayt - army of people
Demostenes - the strength of the people
Deukalion - the new wine sailor
Gerazimos - old age
Josias - Supported by God
Jonas is a dove
Georgios - farmer
Judas - one who is praised
Jude - one who is praised
Diabolos - accuser, slanderer
Dimitrios - loving the earth
Dimitris - loving the earth
Dimostanis - strength of people
Doraseos - a gift from God
Dorius - from the Dorian tribe
Doros is a gift
dragon - dragon
Daidalos - 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
Zozymos - Survivor
Zopyros - flaming
Zoroaster - one who has golden/yellow camels
Zotikos - full of life
Themistocles - glory of the law
Theodosios - granting god
Theodoros is a gift from God
Theodotos - given by God
Theodoulos - Slave God
Theokritos - Judge God
Zeophanes - Manifestation of God
Zeophylaktos - God's guard
Theophilos - God's friend
Iazon - to heal
Iyorgos - peasant
Iakchos - screaming
Iduma - red
Isidoros - 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
Ieros - shining
Kadmos - eastern
Cadmus - eastern
Callas - beauty
Cambyses is a handsome king
Capaneus - arrogant
Karpos - fruit, profit
Castor - beaver
Kerberos is a demon
Kefalos - head
Kefeus - gardener
Kyprianos - from Cyprus
Kyriakos - from the lord
Kyros is like the sun
Cleisthenes - magnificent strength
Cleitos - glory
Collicrates - the power of beauty
Konstantinos - steady
Kosmas - beauty, order
Space - beauty, order
Crios - owner, ruler
Kreios - owner, ruler
Creon - ruler
Chrysanthos - golden flower
Chryzaor - golden sword
Crisis - gold
Kronos - horn
Xanthippos - yellow horse
Xanthos - yellow or blonde
Xenocrates - foreign, strange power
Xenon - foreigner, stranger
Xenophon - foreign, strange voice
Xerxes - Ruler by Heroes
Keyafas - uplifting, adjusting
Lazarus - my god helped
Leonidas - son of a lion
Lefteris - liberator
Lysandros - free, liberator
Lysimachos - freedom fighter
Lykoergos - the work of the wolf
Lindros - the lion man
Linos - cry of grief
Lucas - from Lucania
Myron - peace
Makarios - blessed
Makednos - high
Macedonia - high
Manes - offspring
Matthias is a gift from God
Mattias is a gift from God
Matteios - a gift from God
Macdon - tall
Menelaos - opposing people
Mentor - spirit
Metodios - method
Metrophanes - the appearance of the mother
Midas is a mythical king who turned everything he touched into gold.
Miltiades - red earth
Mnazon - one who remembers
Morpheus - form
Narkissos - numbness, sleep
Neoptolemos - new and military
Nereus - water
Nestor - return home
Nikandros - the victory of man
Nikephoros - bearer of victory
Nikias - victory
Nikodemos - the victory of the people
Nikolaos - victory of the people
Nikomakhos - fight to victory
Nicomedes - Scheme of Victory
Nikon - victory
Nikostratos - army of victory
Nomics - concerning the 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 feet
Oinone - purple, dyed (clouds)
Okinos - the ocean
Olympiaodoros - a gift from Olympus
Olympos - home of the gods
Olysseus - to be angry, to hate
Olkimos - strong
Olkeyos - strength
Onesimos - profitable
Onesiphoros - profitable
Orion - the light of heaven
Orestes - from the mountains
Origen - born of a mountain
Origenes - born
Orpheus - darkness of the night
Ofelos - help
Pavlos - small
Palaemon - far back, long ago
Palls - brandish, wield (weapon)
Pamphilos is a friend of all
Panagiotakis - saint
Panagiotis - saint
Pankrataios - all power
Panos - saint
Pantaleon - lion
Pantheras - all to hunt, panther
Paneyiotis - saint
Paramonimos - constant, enduring
Paramonos - constant, enduring
Paris is a risk taker
Patroklos - the glory of the father
Pegazos - born near water
Pelagios - the sea
Peon - healer
Pericles - surrounded by glory
Perseus - sacking, destroying
Pizagoras - python
Pisios - to rot
Pyrros - like a flame
Plato - wide, flat, plateau
Plutarchos - source of wealth
Pluto - wealth
Podarj - quick feet
Polydeukes - very sweet
Polydeuses - very sweet
Polydorus - many gifts
Polycarpos - fruitful
Porphyraios - purple
Poseidon is the master of distribution
Praxis - practice, exercise, or action
Praxiteles is the goal
Priamos - ransom, redemption
Prokopios - progress, progressing
Prometheus - gift of foresight, seer
Proteus - first
Prochoros - leader of the dance
Ptolemy - aggressive, warlike
Payan - healer
Payon - healer
Peng is a shepherd
Simon - listener
Seleukos - conqueror
Seraphim - burning
Set - blindness
Setos - blindness
Silouanus - from the forest
Simonides - type
Sosigenes - born, safe
Socrates - sonic power
Solon - wisdom
Sotirayos - salvation
Sotiris - salvation
Sophocles - qualified fame
Sophos - smart, skilled
Sophronios - self-governed
Spiridion - a small spirit
Spiridon - spirit
Spiro - spirit
Spyros - spirit
Stavros - cross, crucifixion
Stasis - good stability
Stamatios - stop
Stamatis - stop
Stelayos - pillar
Stefanos - crown
Stephanous - crown
Stylianos - pillar
Strato - army
Thaddeus - given by God
Takis - saint
Thanatos - death
Thanos is immortal
Tarasios - from Tarentum
Theseus - place, make
Telamon - support
Telamonian Ajax - son of Telamon
Telesphoros - bearing fruit
Teris - Liberator
Timaseos - God worshiper
Timon - honor
Timeios - honor
Titos - white clay, white earth
Tichon - blow
Tobias - god is good
The one who balances
Triton - from the third
Tryphon - thin, soft
Tookidides - thank God
Tails - heyday
Terapon - employee, parishioner
Teristis - month
Taron the 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 - God's friend
Philemon - gentle
Philippos - lover of horses
Philocrates - the power of a friend
Philomenes - strong in love
Philo - loving
Phobos - fear
phoibos - shining
Focus - print
Fotayos - light
Fotayos - light
Fotis - light
Phryxos - ripples of water in the wind, trembling of the skin
Feidros - bright
haemon - bloody
Chaos - in mythology, chaos - the original substance, from which the universe shuddered
Charon - cruel brightness
Cheziod - sender of song
Heziodos - sender of song
Hector - Protective
Helaiodoros - a gift from the sun
Helios - the sun
Heli - rising
Helladios - from Greece
Hellen - Greek
Hellenas - Greek
Herakleides - small
Herakleitos - the glory of Hera
Heraclitus - glory of Hera
Heracles - 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
Herodes - Hero's Song
Hesperos - evening star
Hephaistos - both legs were bent
Hijinos - healthy
Hilarion - joyful, happy
Hypatayos - the highest, the highest
Hypatos - the highest, the highest
Hippocrates - the strength of the horse
Hippolitos - freer from the horse
Hironimos - holy name
Homer is a hostage
Homeros is a hostage
Horus - distant
Christ is the anointed
Christophoros - Christ-bearer
Chthonios - from the earth, from the underworld
Hyacinthos - hyacinth flower
Hades - invisible
haimon - 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 the funeral
Eineias - praise
Eiolos - agile, fast moving
Eison - agile, fast moving
Eisopos - Ethiopian
Aishilos - shame
Eleuterios - liberator
Eleftherios - liberator
Elias - god - my god
Eliud - my god helped
Elihud - my god helped
Elpidios - hope
Emmanuel - God - with us
Epaphroditos - love
Epictetos - newly acquired
Erasmos - loving
Erebos - darkness
Eros - love
Errikos - the power of work
Esdras - help
Ezeyas - god - of salvation
Ether - light, airy
Efstasios - good stability
Eusebaios - devout
Yuandros is a good person
Yuaristos - good, pleasant
Eugenios - well born
Yukleides - good fame
Euclid - good fame
Eustasios - good stability
Eustahios - a good harvest of grapes
Eustachis - a good harvest
Yuthimaios - well-tuned
Yutichayos - lucky
Yutichos - lucky
Eutropios - universal
Euphemios - courteous
Yufranor - delightful
Yanni - good god
Giannis - 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 name book.
In the article, we will consider 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 denoted the area: Arkady, Anatoly.
- Orthodox names remained common, since the Greeks belong to a religious people. Among them there are Hebrew and Latin names: Ananias, Lucas, Matthias.
Many nations borrowed names with Greek roots. They spread in 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 nomenclature has increased. Boys are often called Jonas, Myron, Thaddeus, which is associated with the impact of European culture on the country.
Every Greek has a colloquial and 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 the rules of spelling, the names are stressed.
What do they pay attention to when choosing?
The Greeks honor family customs, so they are guided by them in the process of naming. According to the rules, a boy cannot be named 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 the father's grandfather's brother. If the rest of the children are born boys, the parents name them as they see fit. This tradition has led to the fact that there are many namesakes in Greek families.
Modern parents choose a name based on personality characteristics. Ancient names reflect the dignity of a man, his moral and intellectual qualities. Most of the Greek names are melodious and beautiful, which affects the choice.
A complete list of all options for boys and their meanings
The name of the boy 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:
In European countries, many names of Greek origin have taken root. 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 people know that this is a male name of Greek origin and was worn 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 ones 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 Greek culture. Many of these names became sacred already in the ancient Greek tradition, and the second time they received consecration with the advent of Christianity. In this sense, Greek male names are twice sacred, twice consecrated, which makes them unique. In Greece, it is customary to call the first son in the family the name of the grandfather on the father's side, and the second son - on the mother's side. The name of the father is very rarely given to the son, as this is considered a bad omen.
Greek names most often had two options: male and female. This division has reached our times. For example, Eugene-Eugene, Alexander-Alexandra, Vasily-Vasilisa. However, many names have lost their analogy in a different kind. Say, in ancient times, there were such names as Helen and Anastasius, which today cannot be found even in Greece itself.
The ancient Greeks fully corresponded to the archetype of the Gemini sign. Therefore the names used in this country bear the stamp of duality.
Bearers of Greek names can be prone to mysticism and pessimism, and at the same time, at any moment they are ready for a confrontation with fate and for the heat of passions.
According to astrologers, men with Greek names are characterized by a contrast in behavior: manifestations of cheerfulness are replaced by a breakdown and depression.
Under the sign of Gemini
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Men who got Greek names have business acumen, they are successful in business and trade. It is believed that Hellenic names have a beneficial effect on the disclosure of creative talents. The ancients believed that the future of a person depends on the name. Therefore, naming the boy with a Greek name, you can believe that he will succeed a lot in life.
In general, the whole culture of ancient Greece is based on the idea of fate, the dictates of fate. At the same time, the heroes who dared to challenge fate were extolled in this country to the skies. 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 violate historical traditions and give 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, Sokratis; Orthodox - Georgios, Vasilios. A third group can also 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 entered Greek usage.
Greek names are used in both official and colloquial forms. The boy Georgios in the yard will most likely be called Yorgus, Ioannis - Yannis, Emmanuel - Manolis. In the passport, at the request of the owner, the colloquial form of the name can be entered. In general, the Greeks are very democratic about this issue. A person can officially be called one way, but go through life under a completely different nickname, including by indicating it on business cards, signing books, articles, and so on.
In modern Greece, the following names are the most common: 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. Stresses in Greek names are put without fail: IoAnnis, Nikolaos, Christos. So, before communicating with a Greek, you should clarify which syllable is stressed 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 of the names define some positive external data, or character traits. These names arose because the parents wanted the child to have only the best features. Hence the choice of name.
This kind of semantics have such Greek masculine names as Alexander, Vasily, Alexei, Nikolai, Gennady, Eugene. These names are very common in Russia, so let's take a closer look at some of them.
