This list covers 713 Greek girl names, from classic favorites to rare gems. The selection includes ancient names from mythology, saints’ names from the Orthodox tradition, and modern choices used in Greece today.

Greek girl names are female given names that come from the Greek language and Greek culture. Many have roots in ancient myths, history, and nature, while others honor Christian saints. Their meanings often describe virtues, flowers, light, or the sea. Parents around the world choose them for their sound, their history, and their strong meanings.

Interesting and little-known facts about Greek girl names:

• Traditionally, the first daughter in a Greek family is named after her paternal grandmother.
• Many Greeks celebrate their name day, the feast day of their namesake saint, more than their birthday.
• Sophia means “wisdom” and Irene means “peace,” two meanings that have inspired names for centuries.
• Names like Athena, Artemis, and Persephone come straight from the goddesses of ancient Greek myth.
• Eleni, the Greek form of Helen, is linked to both ancient legend and Saint Helena.
• Greek names are written in a 24-letter alphabet, so the Greek spelling often looks very different from the English one.

Browse the alphabetical index below to find the names that fit you. Each page lists the name, its pronunciation, the Greek spelling, the meaning, and a short description.