Are these authentic Greek names?

Yes. The list draws on genuine names of Greek origin from classical mythology, the New Testament, and modern Greek usage, each annotated with its literal meaning.

What is the difference between classical and modern Greek names?

Classical names like Alexander or Penelope come from antiquity and mythology. Modern Greek usage often favours saints' names and biblical Greek forms such as Theodoros, though many classical names remain in everyday use.

Why do so many Greek names have meanings?

Ancient Greek names were frequently built from descriptive roots, so Sophia means wisdom and Alexander means defender of men. The meaning column shows that literal sense.

Are these names used in the English-speaking world?

Many are. Names like George, Helen, Stephen, and Catherine all derive from Greek originals, so a Greek choice can feel both classical and familiar abroad.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. The name list is bundled with the page and all filtering happens in your browser. Nothing about your choices is uploaded or stored.

Baby Name Generator (Greek)

Greek names carry the weight of myth, philosophy, and faith across nearly three thousand years. This tool draws on genuine Greek naming traditions — from the heroes of Homer to the saints of the Orthodox calendar — and pairs every name with its literal meaning.

How it works

Each name is tagged by gender and stored with its meaning and origin. When you choose a gender and generate, the tool filters to matching names, shuffles them with an unbiased Fisher–Yates pass, and shows your requested count. Greek names are typically transparent in meaning because they were built from descriptive roots: Sophia is literally “wisdom”, Theodora is “gift of God”, and Alexander is “defender of men”.

Tips and notes

Classical mythology names — Penelope, Cassandra, Jason — carry strong stories worth reading before you commit.
Many Greek names have widely-used English forms: Georgios as George, Eleni as Helen, Stephanos as Stephen.
Test the name with your surname and say it aloud; Greek stress often falls on a different syllable than the English equivalent.