Here are 9 Greek girl names that start with X, from “Xanthe” to “Xristina”. Most come from old Greek words for color, travel, and hospitality, and a few are Greek-style spellings of familiar names. You can use this list to find a baby name, to name a character in a story, or to learn what these names mean.

Greek girl names are female given names that come from the Greek language and Greek history, often built from words with a clear meaning. For example, “Xenia” comes from the ancient Greek custom of welcoming guests and travelers.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, Greek spelling, meaning, and description for each entry.

Name: The name as it is usually written in the Latin alphabet, so you can search for it, compare it, or spell it correctly.

Pronunciation: A simple guide to how the name sounds, with the stressed syllable in capital letters, so you can say it with confidence.

Greek spelling: The name written in Greek letters, which shows you the original form and helps you see how the Latin spelling was chosen.

Meaning: The literal meaning of the name in English, so you can see which idea, color, or quality each one stands for.

Description: A short note on where the name comes from, who has used it, and how common it is in Greece today.

Greek girl names

NamePronunciationGreek spellingMeaning
XantheZAN-theeΞάνθηGolden, yellow, blonde
Xanthiksan-THEEΞάνθηGolden, blonde
Xanthippezan-THIP-eeΞανθίππηGolden horse, yellow horse
Xanthoulaksan-THOO-laΞανθούλαLittle blonde one, golden one
XeniKSEH-neeΞένηStranger, foreigner, guest
XeniaKSEH-nyaΞένιαHospitality, guest-friendship
Xenofonikse-no-FO-neeΞενοφώντηForeign voice, strange voice
XrysaKHREE-saΧρυσάGolden
Xristinakhrees-TEE-naΧριστίναFollower of Christ, Christian

Descriptions

Xanthe
A classic name from the Greek word xanthos. In mythology, Xanthe is an Oceanid nymph, one of the many daughters of Oceanus and Tethys.
Xanthi
The modern Greek form of Xanthe, used in Greece today. It is also the name of a city in Thrace, which gives the name a strong regional association.
Xanthippe
An ancient Greek name best known as the wife of the philosopher Socrates. Her name later became a byword for a sharp-tongued woman, though that reputation is debated.
Xanthoula
A affectionate Greek diminutive of Xanthi. It is used mostly in Greece as a pet name or a given name for fair-haired girls.
Xeni
The modern Greek short form of Xenia, and also the feminine form of the word for foreigner. It reflects the Greek tradition of welcoming strangers.
Xenia
A popular Greek name from xenia, the ancient custom of welcoming guests and travelers. It is common in Greece, Russia, and across Europe.
Xenofoni
A rare feminine form of Xenophon, built from xenos (stranger) and phone (voice). It is uncommon today and mostly known through the historian Xenophon.
Xrysa
A transliteration of the Greek Chrysa, written with an X in Greek-style Latin spelling. The name comes from chrysos, meaning gold, and is used as a given name in Greece.
Xristina
A Greek-style Latin spelling of Christina, using X for the Greek letter chi. It is a very common name in Greece, often given in honor of a saint.
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