This page lists 45 Greek girl names that start with T, from “Tasia” to “Tzeni”. The list includes Muses, Titanesses, saints, and warm family nicknames. You can use it to pick a name for a baby girl, to name a character in a story, or to learn more about Greek culture.
Greek girl names are female given names that come from the Greek language, ancient myth, or the Orthodox Christian tradition. Many Greek families still celebrate a name day, the feast of the saint a girl is named after, alongside her birthday.
Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, Greek spelling, meaning, and description for each entry.
Name: The name in Latin letters, listed alphabetically from “Tasia” to “Tzeni”, so you can scan the list quickly and find the one you want.
Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying each name aloud, with the stressed syllable in capitals, so you can use it with confidence in conversation.
Greek Spelling: The name written in the Greek alphabet. You can use it to see the original form or to write the name correctly.
Meaning: The literal meaning of the name or the word it comes from, which helps you choose a name that carries a message you like.
Description: A short note on the name’s origin, its link to myth, saints, or history, and how common it is in Greece today.
Greek girl names
| Name | Pronunciation | Greek Spelling | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasia | TAH-see-ah | Τάσια | Resurrection (short for Anastasia) |
| Tasoula | tah-SOO-lah | Τασούλα | Resurrection (diminutive of Anastasia) |
| Tatiana | tah-tee-AH-nah | Τατιάνα | Of the Roman family Tatius; “fairy queen” in folk use |
| Tekmessa | tek-MEH-sah | Τέκμησσα | Goal, aim |
| Telephassa | teh-leh-FAH-sah | Τηλέφασσα | Shining from afar |
| Telesilla | teh-leh-SEE-lah | Τελέσιλλα | Perfection, fulfilment |
| Tereza | teh-REH-zah | Τερέζα | Harvester (or from the island of Therasia) |
| Terpsichore | terp-SEE-ko-reh | Τερψιχόρη | Delighting in dance |
| Terpsithea | terp-see-THEH-ah | Τερψιθέα | Goddess who delights |
| Tethys | TEH-this | Τηθύς | Nurse, grandmother |
| Thalassa | thah-LAH-sah | Θάλασσα | Sea |
| Thalassini | thah-lah-see-NEE | Θαλασσινή | Of the sea |
| Thalia | thah-LEE-ah | Θάλεια | Blooming, flourishing |
| Thea | THEH-ah | Θέα | Goddess; sight, view |
| Theano | theh-ah-NO | Θεανώ | Divine name |
| Theia | THEE-ah | Θεία | Divine |
| Thekla | THEH-klah | Θέκλα | Glory of God |
| Themis | THEH-mees | Θέμις | Law, order, divine justice |
| Themisto | theh-mee-STO | Θεμιστώ | She who is lawful and just |
| Theodora | theh-o-DO-rah | Θεοδώρα | Gift of God |
| Theodosia | theh-o-DO-see-ah | Θεοδοσία | Given by God |
| Theodote | theh-o-DO-tee | Θεοδότη | God-given |
| Theodoula | theh-o-DOO-lah | Θεοδούλα | Servant of God |
| Theofania | theh-o-fah-NEE-ah | Θεοφανία | Appearance of God |
| Theofili | theh-o-FEE-lee | Θεοφίλη | Beloved by God |
| Theoni | theh-o-NEE | Θεώνη | Divine |
| Theophano | theh-o-fah-NO | Θεοφανώ | Manifestation of God |
| Thetis | THEH-tis | Θέτις | Disposer; one who sets in place |
| Thisbe | THIZ-bee | Θίσβη | Possibly from the town of Thisbe in Boeotia |
| Thomais | tho-mah-EES | Θωμαΐς | Twin |
| Thyia | thee-EE-ah | Θυία | Sacrificial offering; fragrant wood |
| Thyone | thee-O-neh | Θυώνη | Inspired, raging one |
| Timandra | tee-MAHN-drah | Τιμάνδρα | Honouring man |
| Timoklea | tee-mo-KLEH-ah | Τιμόκλεια | Honoured glory |
| Timothea | tee-mo-THEH-ah | Τιμοθέα | Honouring God |
| Tina | TEE-nah | Τίνα | Follower of Christ (short for names ending in -tina) |
| Tisiphone | tee-see-FO-neh | Τισιφόνη | Avenger of murder |
| Titania | tee-TAH-nee-ah | Τιτάνια | Daughter of the Titans |
| Toula | TOO-lah | Τούλα | Diminutive of names such as Paraskevi or Antonia |
| Triantafyllia | tree-ahn-dah-fee-LEE-ah | Τριανταφυλλιά | Rose bush |
| Tryfaina | tree-FEH-nah | Τρύφαινα | Delicate, dainty |
| Tryfosa | tree-FO-sah | Τρυφώσα | Luxuriant, dainty |
| Tsambika | tsahm-bee-KAH | Τσαμπίκα | From the Virgin of Tsambika |
| Tyche | TEE-kheh | Τύχη | Luck, fortune |
| Tzeni | DZEH-nee | Τζένη | Gentle, soft (Greek form of Jenny) |
Descriptions
Tasia
A short, affectionate form of Anastasia. It is a familiar nickname in Greek families and is sometimes given as a name of its own.
Tasoula
A warm Greek pet form of Anastasia. It is common among older generations and often used for girls and women in close families.
Tatiana
Of Latin origin but long established in Greece through Orthodox saints. The name is common and well loved in modern Greece.
Tekmessa
A figure from Greek myth, the captive princess who became the companion of the hero Ajax. She is the subject of Sophocles’ tragedy Ajax.
Telephassa
In mythology, the mother of Europa and Cadmus. She travelled the world looking for her missing daughter.
Telesilla
The name of a poet from ancient Argos. Tradition says she led the women of the city in defending it against Sparta.
Tereza
The Greek form of Teresa. It is popular in Greece and often chosen in honour of saints and well-known women of the same name.
Terpsichore
One of the nine Muses, the patron of dance and choral song. The name remains rare but beautifully classical.
Terpsithea
A rare name that blends the ideas of joy and divinity. It carries a mythological feel and echoes the Muse Terpsichore.
Tethys
A Titaness of ancient myth, wife of Oceanus and mother of the river gods and ocean nymphs. The name is seldom used today.
Thalassa
The Greek word for the sea, also the name of a sea goddess in myth. It is a modern, nature-inspired choice for a girl.
Thalassini
A lyrical Greek name used for girls born near the coast. It is most common on the islands.
Thalia
One of the nine Muses, the Muse of comedy, and also one of the three Graces. It is a cheerful, popular name in Greece and abroad.
Thea
A short and elegant name meaning “goddess” in ancient Greek. In modern Greek the word also means a view or a sight.
Theano
A name from Greek myth and history. Theano was a priestess of Athena in Troy and also the name of a Pythagorean philosopher.
Theia
A Titaness who was the mother of the Sun, Moon and Dawn. Her name is linked to light and the gleam of precious metals.
Thekla
The name of Saint Thecla, an early Christian follower of the apostle Paul. It is used in Greece as a saint’s name.
Themis
The Titaness who stood for natural law and fairness. She was the counsellor of Zeus and is often shown holding scales.
Themisto
A mythological name linked to Themis. A figure called Themisto appears in several Greek myths, including as a wife of King Athamas.
Theodora
One of the most loved Greek names, borne by Byzantine empresses and saints. It is still widely used in Greece today.
Theodosia
A name carried by several saints of the Orthodox Church. It is a formal, traditional choice with a gentle sound.
Theodote
A rare traditional name from early Christian times. It is closely related in meaning to Theodora and Theodosia.
Theodoula
A traditional Orthodox name, used for girls named after saints. It has a soft, familiar feel in Greek families.
Theofania
A name tied to the feast of Epiphany. It is often given to girls born around the sixth of January.
Theofili
The feminine form of Theophilos. It is an uncommon name with a religious meaning.
Theoni
A name used in Greece for centuries, and also borne by an early Christian martyr. It is short, graceful and easy to say.
Theophano
The name of Byzantine empresses and of a saint. It has an imperial, historic flavour.
Thetis
A sea nymph of Greek myth and the mother of the hero Achilles. She is a prominent figure in Homer’s Iliad.
Thisbe
The heroine of a tragic Babylonian love story told by Ovid. She inspired the tale of the star-crossed lovers Pyramus and Thisbe.
Thomais
A feminine form of Thomas, meaning twin. It is a traditional name in Greece and used in honour of Saint Thomais.
Thyia
A mythological figure said to be the first priestess of Dionysus. The name is also linked to the thyine tree and its scented wood.
Thyone
The name given to Semele, the mother of Dionysus, after she was brought to Olympus. It is a rare mythological name.
Timandra
A name from antiquity borne by several women in myth and history. The Athenian courtesan Timandra was known as a companion of Alcibiades.
Timoklea
A Theban woman remembered for her courage when Alexander the Great’s soldiers sacked her city. She is celebrated as a heroine of ancient Greece.
Timothea
The feminine version of Timothy. It is a rare, graceful name with Christian roots.
Tina
A short form of names like Christina or Katina. It is a friendly, popular choice and also used as a name by itself.
Tisiphone
One of the three Furies of Greek myth, who punished crimes of blood. It is a dark and striking mythological name.
Titania
A name that comes from the Greek Titans. Shakespeare made it famous as the fairy queen in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Toula
A warm, familiar nickname used across Greece. Many women with this nickname are officially named something longer.
Triantafyllia
A flowery name that means a rose plant. It comes from the Greek for “thirty petals” and is a beloved old-fashioned name.
Tryfaina
A name from the New Testament, where Tryphaena is greeted by Paul. It is now rare but remains in use in Greece.
Tryfosa
Another New Testament name, mentioned alongside Tryphaena in Paul’s letter to the Romans. It is uncommon today.
Tsambika
A name tied to the monastery of Panagia Tsambika on the island of Rhodes. Couples who prayed there for children often named their daughters Tsambika.
Tyche
The goddess of fortune and chance in Greek myth, shown with a rudder and a horn of plenty. The name is also an everyday Greek word for luck.
Tzeni
A modern Greek spelling of Jenny. It is widely used in Greece and is often short for Eugenia.