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Favorite Greek names for a girl!

89 replies

HopeandJ · 25/02/2019 15:16

Greek names are beautiful, but it's so hard to find one that can actually work for a person in real life. It's not like I can name a kid Aphrodite or Nereida, even if I really want to :( (If there are actually parents out here that named their kid that, then you're AWESOME and have my full respect)

So anyway, are there any Greek girl names that can actually be used on a girl? I'm thinking of Thalia right now, cuz I think it looks so pretty and sounds elegant as well, but I'm up to suggestions😍

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PiratePetespajamas · 25/02/2019 21:20

Elektra! Absolutely Elektra! I have met one and was absolutely bowled over by the name. Would have put it at the top of my list but we have zero Greek connections and it seemed a bit too Greek to get away with otherwise. Anyone with Greek heritage should snap it up!!

Ribbonsonabox · 25/02/2019 21:12

Oh Olympia is an amazing name!!

Magissa · 25/02/2019 21:01

Nikoletta
Effimia
Calliope (pronounced Calliopee)
Ourania
Vasilissa
Tatiani
Marinella
Magdalini

Quintella · 25/02/2019 20:57

'I'm not Greek, just pretentious'

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ParisWilton · 25/02/2019 20:54

I have a Xanthe. I'm not Greek, just pretentious Grin

I'm rather fond of Olympia.

MumUnderTheMoon · 25/02/2019 20:48

Athena
Tedra
Persephone
Nyx
Alecta
Andromeda
Selene
Phoebe
Astraea
Lyssa

RayaJambalaya · 25/02/2019 20:48

I know an Artemis and Aphrodite!

BillyAndTheSillies · 25/02/2019 20:45

Just thinking of relatives of DH who is Greek Cypriot -

Elena
Nicole
Alexandra
Anastasia
Petra
Natassa
Nicoletta
Maria

I really like the more traditional Greek names - Athena, Hera, Persephone, Penelope, Ariadne etc

Booboostwo · 25/02/2019 20:39

And of course Sofia. And if you like the virtues theme how about Areti.

PartyHatOnADog · 25/02/2019 20:35

I know an Artemis, an Eleni, a Chloe and a Nefeli. All the same family!

TSSDNCOP · 25/02/2019 20:29

Love

Cressida
Persephone
Artemis

Yika · 25/02/2019 20:25

Ismini
Nefeli
Marina
Melinda

lilybetsy · 25/02/2019 19:57

callista

vampirethriller · 25/02/2019 19:53

Callisto

bluejelly · 25/02/2019 19:53

Eleni is a lovely name

bluejelly · 25/02/2019 19:53

Eleni is a lovely name

Backhometothenorth · 25/02/2019 19:50

I know an Athene and an Evanthe

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daisypond · 25/02/2019 18:56

Helen.

anatol · 25/02/2019 18:40

If I was Greek I would absolutely have Athena on my list!

Ricekrispie22 · 25/02/2019 16:43

Amara
Demi
Ida
Ophelia
Rhea
Hebe
Isadora
Lydia
Alexis
Maya
Selena
Cassandra
Xenia
Helena

BeautifulComicalThings · 25/02/2019 16:37

Love Greek names!

Eirini is my all time favourite. Also love Clymene, Clio/Cleo and Hebe.

CatToddlerUprising · 25/02/2019 16:37

Katerina/Caterina

Baconislife · 25/02/2019 16:35

Dorothea
Athena
Gaia

rosybell · 25/02/2019 16:34

I love Ianthe