Greek Names

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Name Meaning
Γαῖα, Gaia, Gaea Γαῖα, Gaia, Gaea Of the earth. From γῆ (ge), earth.
Γάκης, Gakes Informal variant of Γεώργιος (George). A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον (ergon), work, action.
Γαλάτεια, Galateia, Galatea White, milky. From γάλα (gala), milk.
Γαλήνη, Galene, Galina, Galen Calm, serene. From γαλήνη (galene) calmness, stillness (particularly of the sea).
Γαληνός, Galenos, Galen Calm, serene. From γαλήνη (galene) calmness, stillness (particularly of the sea).
Γανυμήδης, Ganymedes Meant to please. From γάνυμαι (ganymai), to feel bliss, and μῆδος (medos), to draw plans. Name of Zeus’s boy toy, if you would pardon the expression.
Γαρυφαλλιά, Garyphalia Beautiful as a carnation. From Latin garofulum < καρυόφυλλον (karyophyllon), carnation.
Γάστρων, Gastron Portly. From γάστρις (gastris), pot-bellied
Γελάσιος, Gelasios, Gelasius Mirthful, from γελάσκω (gelasko), to laugh, to smile.
Γέλως, Gelos Mirthful, from γελάσκω (gelasko), to laugh, to smile.
Γενέθλιος, Genethlios, Genethlius Of the same origin. From γενέθλης (genethles), of like race or blood.
Γενετυλλίς, Genetyllis Of one’s hour of birth. From γενετή (genete), hour of birth. Name of the goddess of one’s birth hour.
Γεράσιμος, Gerasimos Honoring, honored. From γέρας (geras), honor, award.
Γερόντιος, Gerontios, Gerontius Dignified. From γέρων (geron), dignified elder.
Γεωργία, Georgia A well-cultured person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον(ergon), work, action.
Γεώργιος, Georgios, George A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον(ergon), work, action. Probably the most frequently used Greek name today.
Γεωργούσης, Georgousis Informal variant of Γεώργιος (George). A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον(ergon), work, action. Probably the most frequently used Greek name today.
Γιωργάκης, Giorgakis Diminutive variant of Γεώργιος (George). A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον (ergon), work, action.
Γιούλα, Gioula, Youla Youthful. A diminutive of Ἰουλία (Julia). From ἴουλος (ioulos) the fist downy fuzz appearing on an adolescent.
Γιουλία, Gioulia, Julia Youthful. A form of Ἰουλία (Julia). From ἴουλος (ioulos) the fist downy fuzz appearing on an adolescent.
Γιουλιανός, Gioulianos, Julian Youthful. A form of Ἰουλιανός (Julian). From ἴουλος (ioulos) the fist fuzz appearing on the face of an adolescent boy.
Γιουλίτα, Gioulita, Gioulita Youthful. A diminutive of Ἰουλία (Julia). From ἴουλος (ioulos) the fist downy fuzz appearing on an adolescent.
Γιουλίτη, Gioulite, Julite Youthful. A diminutive of Ἰουλία (Julia). From ἴουλος (ioulos) the fist downy fuzz appearing on an adolescent.
Γιουλίτσα, Gioulitsa, Julie Youthful. A diminutive of Ἰουλία (Julia). From ἴουλος (ioulos) the fist downy fuzz appearing on an adolescent.
Γιουλίττα, Gioulitta, Julietta Youthful. A diminutive of Ἰουλία (Julia). From ἴουλος (ioulos) the fist downy fuzz appearing on an adolescent.
Γιουλίττη, Gioulitte, Juliette Youthful. A diminutive of Ἰουλία (Julia). From ἴουλος (ioulos) the fist downy fuzz appearing on an adolescent.
Γιώργης, Giorges, Georgie Diminutive variant of Γεώργιος (George). A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον (ergon), work, action.
Γιώργος, Giorgos, Yorgos Diminutive variant of Γεώργιος (George). A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον (ergon), work, action.
Γιωρίκας, Giorikas, Yorikas Pontian variant of Γεώργιος (George). A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον (ergon), work, action.
Γιώτα, Giota, Yiota Informal variant of Παναγιώτη (Panagiotes): All-holy. From πᾶς (pas), all, and ἅγιος (philos), sacred, holy.
Γιώτης, Giores, Yiotis Informal variant of Παναγιώτη (Panagiotes): All-holy. From πᾶς (pas), all, and ἅγιος (philos), sacred, holy.
Γκόλφω, Golpho Precious, jewel. From ἐγκόλπιον (egkolpion) an amulet worn on one’s bosom, usually of religious significance.
Γλαυκίας, Glaukias, Glaucias Gleaming. From γλαῦκος (glaukos), gleaming, bluish.
Γλαύκιππος, Glaukippos, Glaucippus A gleaming horseman. From γλαῦκος (glaukos), gleaming, and ἵππος (hippos), horse.
Γλαῦκον, Glaukon, Glaucon Gleaming. From γλαῦκος (glaukos), gleaming, bluish.
Γλαῦκος, Glaukos, Glaucus Gleaming. From γλαῦκος (glaukos), gleaming, bluish.
Γλαύκων, Glaukon, Glaucon Gleaming. From γλαῦκος (glaukos), gleaming, bluish.
Γλυκανθίς, Glykanthis, Glycanthis Sweet blossom. From γλυκύς (glykys), sweet, and ἄνθος (anthos), flower, blossom.
Γλυκέρα, Glykera, Glycera Sweet. From γλυκερός (glykeros), sweetish < γλυκύς (glykys), sweet.
Γλυκερία, Glykeria, Glyceria Sweet. From γλυκερός (glykeros), sweetish < γλυκύς (glykys), sweet.
Γλυκέριος, Glykerios Sweet. From γλυκερός (glykeros), sweetish < γλυκύς (glykys), sweet.
Γρηγόριος, Gregorios, Gregorius, Gregory Vigilant, heedful. From γρήγορος (gregoros), vigilant, sleepless.
Γλύκων, Glykon, Glycon Sweet. From γλυκύς (glykys), sweet.
Γνάθιος, Gnathios, Gnathius Big-jawed. From γνάθος (Gnathos), jaw.
Γνίφων, Gniphon Frugal. From γνίφων, (gniphon), niggard.
Γοργίας, Gorgias Fierce and swift. From γοργός (gorgos), fierce, terrible, swift.
Γόργιππος, Gorgippos, Gorgippus A fierce horseman. From γοργός (gorgos), fierce, terrible, swift, and ἵππος (hippos), horse.
Γοργίων, Gorgion Fierce and swift. From γοργός (gorgos), fierce, terrible, swift.
Γούσης, Γousis Informal variant of Γεωργούσης (Georgousis), itself a variant of Γεώργιος (George). A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον(ergon), work, action. Probably the most frequently used Greek name today.
Γοργώ, Gorgo Fierce and swift. From γοργός (gorgos), fierce, terrible, swift.
Γραφίς, Graphis A scribe, or she who knits. From γραφίς (graphis), writing or knitting instrument.
Γραμματικὴ, Grammatike Scholarly. From γραμματικός (grammatikos), knowing one’s letters, a good scholar.
Γρηγόρης, Gregores, Gregory Informal variant of Γρηγόριος (Gregory). Vigilant, heedful. From γρήγορος (gregoros), vigilant, sleepless.
Γρηγορία, Gregoria Vigilant, heedful. From γρήγορος (gregoros), vigilant, sleepless.
Γρηγόριος, Gregoriοs, Gregory Vigilant, heedful. From γρήγορος (gregoros), vigilant, sleepless.
Γρύλλος, Gryllos, Gryllus Pig-like. From γρύλλος (gryllos), piglet.
Γρύλων, Grylon Pig-like. From γρύλως (grylon), piglet.
Γύλης, Gyles He who provides goods and supplies. From γύλιος (gylios), a military pouch used to carry food supplies.
Γύλων, Gylon He who provides goods and supplies. From γύλιος (gylios), a military pouch used to carry food supplies.
Γῶγος, Gogos Diminutive variant of Γεώργιος (George). A well-culture person. From γεώργιν (georgion), cultivatable < γῆ (ge), earth and ἒργον (ergon), work, action.

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