Greek names for girls include several classic names that have ranked highly in the the US for its entire history most notably Catherine Helen and Margaret.

Greek history female names. One of the most enduring popular Greek names for girls in recent times not only in the US but around the world is Sophia the name of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Descending from Greek mythology of Zeus and his Gods represented by Socrates and Homer surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and covered with olive orchards Greece bears the naming tradition as ancient as humanity itself. For 34 years she rose the Greek flag over the islet of Ro off the shores of the island of Kastellorizo in the Dodecanese.

Greek goddess of war and wisdom. She was the great patroness-goddess of the city of Athens. Some unofficial statistics published a few years ago show that in Athens the most common names are Maria Eleni Katerina Georgia Anna.

Its a big name to live up to but it would be fantastic as a middle name. Last names have historically been derived from a nickname a place name or from the patron of the family. Feminine form of Greek Andronikos meaning victory of a manwarrior ANEMONE Άνεμονη.

Her patriotic gesture started in 1927 when she moved with her mother and husband to the rocky islet when the Italians ruled the region after the. In Greek mythology Athena is the name of the daughter of Zeus who was the goddess of wisdom warfare handicrafts mathematics and courage among others. Fathers glory or fame.

Sister of the corrupt Roman emperor. Greek goddess of wisdom. Greek name derived from the word anemos meaning wind In mythology this is the name of a nymph who was turned into a wind-flower.

Women traditionally used a feminine version of their fathers name until they got married. In early Modern Greek society women were named with -aina as a feminine suffix on the husbands given name for example Giorgaina signifying wife of George. Agrotora Amarynthia Cynthia Kourotrophos Locheia Orthia Phoebe Potnia Theron Goddess of the moon hunting and nursing.