Greek mythology inspires many baby names and so does Ancient Greece the birthplace of modern democracy philosophy medicine the Olympics and so much more.

Baby names ancient greek. Feminine form of Ptolemaios. Ancient Greek Baby Names Ancient Greek baby names are the names that were used in Ancient Greece in the first millennium BC. As mythological and classic names become more popular Greek names are found more often in nurseries and on playgrounds around the world.

103 rows Ancient Greek. Greek name derived from the name of an obscure ancient Hellenic tribe called the Dorians supposed to have existed in the north-eastern regions of Greece ancient Macedonia and Epirus. Archelaus Ἀρχέλαος m Ancient Greek Latinized Biblical Latin Biblical.

It means to tame. In Greece popular names include Athanasios Eirene Nicholas and Sophia. Acantha means thorn or prickle in Greek and it was the name of a nymph.

It means glory of God. At that time Greek civilization was dominating the Mediterranean helping to spread Greek names through that region especially to Romans and Ancient Egyptians but also Africa and parts of Asia. Achaikos is the ancient Greek form of.

Auset the name of a powerful ancient deity and the wife of Osiris in mythology. It means bright pure. By Holly Riordan Updated May 15 2018.

Dareios is the original. The ancient Greek name means against or compared to. Well-known Greek names such as Peter Socrates and Zeus are strong and powerful while Aphrodite Angelina and.