Late Greek Submitted Names

Abascantus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Latinized form of Abaskantos. However, it is also possible that in some cases, this name is derived from the Latin adjective abascantus meaning "unenvied".... [more]

Abaskantos Ἀβάσκαντος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀβάσκαντος (abaskantos) meaning "protected against enchantments, free from harm", which consists of the Greek negative prefix ἀ (a) and the Greek verb βασκαίνω (baskaino) meaning "to bewitch, to cast an evil spell upon".

Aberkios Ἀβέρκιος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Latin aberceo meaning "to keep away, ward off". This name was borne by a 2nd-century saint of Phrygia in Asia Minor, a bishop and wonderworker of Hieropolis who is the subject (and probable author) of an early Christian inscription.

Absyrtus Ἄψυρτος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek
Uncertain etymology. This was the name of a Colchian prince in Greek Mythology, son of Aeëtes, and Medea's brother... [more]

Acindynus Ἀκίνδυνος m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Akindynos. St. Acyndinus was a Persian Christian and ordained priest. He was arrested and slain for the faith during the reign of King Shapur II.

Aconteus Ἀκοντεύς m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Possibly a variant of Akontios. In Greek mythology, this was the name of an Ethiopian chief who sided with Perseus in his fight against Phineus, and was turned to stone by Medusa’s head.

Adolius Ἀδόλιος m Late Greek (Latinized)
Derived from Ancient Greek ἄδολος (adolos) meaning "guileless, honest, genuine", literally "without fraud", from the negative prefix ἀ (a) and δόλος (dolos) "deceit, trick".

Aetherius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Aitherios.... [more]

Agathemeris Ἀγαθημερίς f Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Probably means "of good days, one who brings lucky days", derived from Ancient Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good, noble, fortunate" combined with ἡμέρα (hemera) meaning "day"... [more]

Agathemeros Ἀγαθήμερος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "good day" in Ancient Greek, a masculine form of Agathemeris.

Agathios Ἀγάθιος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good".

Agathius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agathios.

Agathonica f Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latin variant of Agathonice, which is the latinized form of the Greek given name Agathonike. This name was borne by Agathonica of Pergamus, a martyr and saint from the 3rd century AD.

Agathonice f Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agathonike. This name was borne by an early Christian saint from Thyatira, who was either martyred with her brother Papylus and a companion named Carpus, or committed suicide after Carpus and Papylus were tortured and sacrificed by pagans.

Agathonike Ἀγαθονίκη f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Feminine form of Agathonikos. This name was borne by an early Christian saint from Thyatira, who was either martyred with her brother Papylus and a companion named Carpus, or committed suicide after Carpus and Papylus were tortured and sacrificed by pagans.

Aidesia Αἰδεσία f Late Greek
Feminine form of Aidesios.

Aidesios Αιδέσιος m Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek αἴδεσις (aidesis) meaning "respect". Masculine form of Aidesia.

Aitherios Αἰθέριος m Late Greek
Derived from Greek αἰθέριος (aitherios) meaning "of the upper air, high in the air" as well as "ethereal, heavenly", ultimately from αἰθήρ (aither) meaning "ether, heaven" (see Aether).

Akatamachetos Ἀκαταμάχητος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀκαταμάχητος (akatamachetos) meaning "unconquerable", which consists of the Greek negative prefix ἀ (a) and the Greek verb καταμάχομαι (katamachomai) meaning "to conquer, to subdue by fighting".... [more]

Akindynos Ἀκίνδυνος m Greek (Rare), Late Greek
From Greek ἀκίνδυνος (akindynos) meaning "free from danger, without danger, harmless", composed of the negative prefix ἀ (a) and κίνδυνος (kindynos) "danger, hazard, venture".

Akontios Ἀκόντιος m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek ἀκόντιον (akontion) meaning "javelin", itself a diminutive form of ἄκων (akon) "javelin, dart". In Greek mythology, this was the name of a young man who begged the goddess Artemis for help in marrying the maiden Cydippe... [more]

Alpheios Ἀλφειός m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived either from Greek ἀλφή (alphê) meaning "produce, gain, profit" or from Greek ἀλφός (alphos) which meant "whiteness" as well as "white leprosy", a cognate of Albus... [more]

Amasius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ἀμασιος (Amasios), which is probably either a Greek variant form of Amasis or of Amasias... [more]

Ammianus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized), History
From the late Roman cognomen Ammianus, which is of uncertain origin and meaning, but it is noteworthy that all of the bearers known to history are of Byzantine Greek descent. As such, the original form of the name must have been Ἀμμιανός (Ammianos), which thus means that Ammianus is a latinization of the original name.... [more]

Ammonius Ἀμμώνιος m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Derived from the name of the god Ammon.

Amphilochios Ἀμφιλόχιος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Amphilochos. This was the name of an Illyrian martyr and saint from the 2nd century AD.

Amphilochius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Amphilochios. This name was borne by several saints and bishops.

Anempodistos Ἀνεμπόδιστος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀνεμπόδιστος (anempodistos) meaning "unhindered" as well as "not obscured, clear".

Anempodistus m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Anempodistos.... [more]

Anthimus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anthimos. This name was borne by several patriarchs of Constantinople.

Anthylla Ἄνθυλλα f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "blossom, flower, brightness". Anthylla was a sacrificed victim of the Minotaur in Greek mythology.

Aphthonios Ἀφθόνιος m Late Greek
Derived from either the Greek noun ἀφθονία (aphthonia) meaning "freedom from envy" as well as "abundance" or the Greek adjective ἄφθονος (aphthonos) meaning "without envy" as well as "abundant, bounteous, plentiful".... [more]

Aphthonius m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Aphthonios. Notable bearers of this name include the Greek sophist and rhetorician Aphthonius of Antioch (4th century AD) and the Roman writer Aelius Festus Aphthonius (4th century AD)... [more]

Apodemios Ἀποδήμιος m Late Greek
Derived from either the Greek noun ἀποδημία (apodemia) meaning "going/being abroad, journey abroad" or from the Greek adjective ἀπόδημος (apodemos) meaning "away from one's country, abroad".... [more]

Apodemius m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Latinized form of Apodemios. This was the name of a Roman officer from the 4th century AD, who worked as a secret agent of sorts for the Roman emperor Constantius II.

Apostolia Ἀποστολία f Late Greek, Greek
Feminine form of Apostolos.

Apostolus Απόστολος m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latin form of Apostolos.

Arche Ἀρχή f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "beginning, origin" as well as "power, authority" in Ancient Greek. Arche was the muse of origins and beginnings in Greek mythology. A moon of Jupiter was named after her.

Asbolus Ἄσβολος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Means "soot" in Ancient Greek. Asbolus was the name of a centaur prophet who read omens in the flight of birds in Greek mythology. A small planetoid (called a centaur) was named after him. It was also the name of one of Actaeon’s dogs.

Ascholios Ἀσχόλιος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Greek noun ἀσχολία (ascholia) meaning "occupation, business, engagement". Also compare the Greek adjective ἄσχολος (ascholos) meaning "busy, engaged, without leisure".... [more]

Askalon m Late Greek, Georgian (Archaic), Russian (Rare)
Derived from the Greek adjective ἄσκαλος (askalos) meaning "unhoed, uncultivated" and therefore "rough" in a figurative sense.... [more]

Asklepigeneia Ἀσκληπιγένεια f Late Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek god Asklepios combined with γενής (genes) meaning "born" or "of a kind"... [more]

Astion Ἀστίων m Ancient Greek, Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek ἄστυ (asty) meaning "city, town", or perhaps ἀστός (astos) meaning "townsman, citizen, freeman". It was borne by an obscure saint from the 3rd century AD, who was martyred at Halmyris together with saint Epictetus.

Asynkritos Ἀσύγκριτος m Late Greek, Biblical Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek ἀσύγκριτος (asynkritos) meaning "incomparable, surpassing, unlike".

Attilas Αττιλας m Late Greek, Greek (Rare)
Greek form of Attila.

Axiotheos Ἀξιόθεος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Can mean either "worthy of god" or "worth seeing", derived from Ancient Greek ἄξιος (axios) meaning "worthy, deserving" combined with either θεός (theos) meaning "deity, god; divine" or θέα (thea) meaning "view, sight".

Azadanes m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Late Greek form of Azad.

Basileides Βασιλείδης m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Patronymic form of Βασιλεύς (Basileus) using the suffix ἴδης (ides). Coincides with the Ancient Greek word βασιλείδης (basileides) meaning "prince", which derives from the same root word as the given name.

Basileus Βασιλεύς m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "king, chief" in Ancient Greek, used as a title as well as a given name.

Basiliskos Βασιλίσκος m Late Greek, Astronomy
Ancient Greek name meaning literally "little king", a diminutive of Basileios. This was also the Greek name for Regulus, a star in the constellation Leo.

Bazyliskus m Late Greek (Polonized)
Polish form of Basiliscus (see Basiliskos).

Bissarion m Late Greek
Variant of Bessarion.

Blasios Βλάσιος m Late Greek
This name can be a hellenized form of Blasius (see Blaise), but it can also be a genuine Greek name in its own right. In that case, it is derived from the Greek noun βλαστός (blastos) meaning "young shoot, bud, sprout", which itself is ultimately derived from the Greek verb βλαστέω (blasteo) meaning "to sprout"... [more]

Calocaerus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kalokairos. This name was borne by a Roman usurper from the 4th century AD.

Calocerus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Variant spelling of Calocaerus, which is the latinized form of the Greek given name Kalokairos... [more]

Calocyrus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kalokyros.

Calonymus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kalonymos. A known bearer of this name was Calonymus of Alexandria, a Byzantine naval commander from the 6th century AD.

Capiton m Late Greek (Anglicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Anglicized form of Kapiton. Even though it is related, this name is not to be confused with Latin capitonis, which is the genitive of Latin capito meaning "big-headed" (see Capito).... [more]

Carterius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Karterios. This name was borne by at least two saints, namely Carterius of Caesarea (4th century AD) and Carterius of Sebaste (4th century AD).

Celadon Κελάδων m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized, Rare)
Latinized form of Greek Κελάδων (Keladôn), derived from κέλαδος (kelados) which meant "a noise as of rushing waters; loud noise, din, clamour". This was the name of several figures in Greek mythology, including an Ethiopian chief in the court of Cepheus, and a Lapith who fought against the centaurs... [more]

Celedonius m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Variant form of Chelidonius, which is the proper latinized form of the Greek name Chelidonios.... [more]

Chaido Χάιδω f Late Greek, Greek
Greek name of medieval origin, from Greek χάιδι, χάδι meaning "song" or "pamper". Saint Chaido was one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who are celebrated on September 1, along with Saint Ammoun the Deacon... [more]

Charalampus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Charalampos.

Charitina f Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Charitine. Saint Charitina of Amisus (also known as Charitina of Rome) was a virgin martyr from Asia Minor, distinguished by strict chastity and piety, while Charitina of Lithuania (died 1281) is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Charitine Χαριτίνη f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". This name can be viewed as a feminine equivalent of Chariton... [more]

Chelidonios Χελιδόνιος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective χελιδόνιος (chelidonios) meaning "of the swallow", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun χελιδών (chelidon) meaning "swallow" (see Chelidon).

Chionia Χιονία f Late Greek, Greek (Rare), Italian (Archaic), Polish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Chione. This was the name of a virgin martyr and saint who lived during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian... [more]

Christodora Χριστοδώρα f Late Greek
Feminine form of Christodoros.

Christodoros Χριστόδωρος m Late Greek
Means "gift of Christ", derived from Χριστός (Christos) combined with δωρον (doron) meaning "gift".

Christodorus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Christodoros. This name was borne by a Greek epic poet from the 6th century AD.

Christodule m French, Late Greek (Gallicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Christodulus (see Christodoulos).

Christodulus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Christodoulos.

Christophile Χριστοφίλη f & m Late Greek, French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
Late Greek feminine form of Christophilos as well as the French masculine and feminine form of Christophilus.

Christophilos Χριστόφιλος m Late Greek
Means "beloved Christ" or "friend of Christ" in Greek. It is derived from the name of Christ combined with the Greek element φίλος (philos) meaning "beloved, dear" as well as "friend, lover".

Christophilus m Late Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Archaic), English (Puritan)
Latinized form of Christophilos.

Chromatios Χρωματίος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek noun χρῶμα (chroma) meaning "colour", which is a word that originally referred to the colour of one's skin (i.e. complexion).

Chromatius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Chromatios.... [more]

Chrysogonos Χρυσόγονος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "born of gold, begotten of gold" or "gold-bearing" in Ancient Greek, derived from χρυσός (chrysos) "gold" and γόνος (gonos) meaning "offspring, child" as well as "begetting, procreation" and "race, stock, descent".

Chrysologos Χρυσολόγος m Late Greek
Means "speech of gold, golden-worded" in Ancient Greek, figuratively "eloquent", derived from χρυσός (chrysos) meaning "gold" and λόγος (logos) "(spoken) word, speech"... [more]

Chrysologus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chrysologos. This name was borne by Peter Chrysologus, a saint from the 5th century AD.

Chrysostomus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chrysostomos.

Chrysotelus m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Χρυσότελος (Chrysotelos), which should be a corruption of the rare name Χρυσοτέλης (Chrysoteles), which consists of the Greek elements χρυσός (chrysos) meaning "gold" and τέλος (telos) meaning "purpose, result, completion".... [more]

Codratus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Κοδράτος (Kodratos), which is the hellenized form of Quadratus.

Coeranus Κοίρανος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κοίρανος (Koiranos), meaning "king, ruler, commander, master" in Ancient Greek.

Cointus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kointos, which is the hellenized form of the Latin name Quintus. In other words, this name is basically a latinization of a name that is already latinate in origin.... [more]

Comito Κομιτώ f Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κομιτώ (Komitô), a name of uncertain etymology, perhaps derived from Greek κομίζω (komizô) meaning "to take care of, provide for". This was borne by an elder sister of the 6th-century Byzantine empress Theodora.

Cranaë Κρανάη f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Feminine form of Cranaus, meaning "stony" in Ancient Greek. This was the name of an Athenian princess in Greek mythology, the daughter of King Cranaus... [more]

Cranaus Κραναός m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Latinized form of Κραναός (Kranaos), meaning "rocky, rugged" in Ancient Greek. In Greek mythology, this was the name of the second king of Athens.

Cyricus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Late Greek given name Kerykos (see Kirykos) via a corruption that was caused by the name's similarity to names like Kyriakos and Kyrikos.... [more]

Cyrion m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kyrion. This name was borne by at least two saints.

Damas Δαμᾶς m Late Greek, Ancient Greek
Variant of Demas.

Damascenus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Damaskenos. Used in honor of Saint John of Damascus.

Damaskenos Δαμασκηνός m Late Greek
Means "Damascene, of or from Damascus" in Ancient Greek.

Daphnis Δάφνις m & f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Late Greek
From Ancient Greek δάφνη (daphne) meaning "laurel tree". In Greek mythology, Daphnis was a Sicilian herdsman, usually the son of Hermes and an unnamed nymph, said to be the inventor of pastoral poetry... [more]

Dauidos Δαυιδος m Late Greek
Late Greek form of Dauid (See David).

Demetriana Δημητριάνα f Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, English (Rare), Greek (Cypriot)
Latinized form of Demetriane as well as the feminine form of Demetrianus.... [more]

Demetriane Δημητριανή f Late Greek
Feminine form of Demetrianos.

Demetrianos Δημητριανός m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Greek equivalent (not necessarily a hellenization) of Demetrianus. It was used primarily in the Eastern Roman Empire and its successor the Byzantine Empire, as Greek was the lingua franca there.... [more]

Demetrianus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from the latinized Greek given name Demetrius.

Diadumena f Late Greek (Latinized)
Feminine form of Diadumenus.

Diogenianos Διογενιανός m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Hellenized form of Diogenianus. This was the name of a Greek grammarian from Heraclea, who lived in the 2nd century AD.

Diokletianos Διοκλητιανός m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Hellenized form of Diocletianus (see Diocletian).

Dioskur m Late Greek (Polonized)
Polish form of Dioscorus.

Dorymedon Δορυμέδων m Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek δόρυ (dory) meaning "wood, tree" or "spear" and μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see Medon).

Doto Δωτώ f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek δωτήρ (doter) meaning "giver" (compare dotos "given, granted"). This was the name of one of the Nereids in Greek mythology.

Dryas Δρύας m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek δρῦς (drys) meaning "tree, timber; oak". This was the name of several figures in Greek mythology, including one of the fifty sons of King Aegyptus, killed by his wife, either Hecabe or Eurydice, on their wedding night.

Ecumenio m Late Greek (Hispanicized)
Spanish form of Oikoumenios.

Eirenikos Εἰρηνικός m Late Greek
From Greek εἰρηνικός (eirenikos) meaning "peaceful", literally "of peace, for peace". It was borne by Theodore II Eirenikos (died 1216), a high-ranking Byzantine official during the reign of Emperor Alexios III Angelos.

Elaphia Ἐλαφία f Late Greek
Probably derived from Ancient Greek ἔλαφος (elaphos) meaning "red deer".

Eleuthera Ἐλευθέρα f English (Rare), Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐλεύθερος (eleutheros) meaning "free". This is the name of an island in the Bahamas which was originally named Eleutheria; ἐλευθερία (eleutheria) means "freedom" in Greek, while ἐλεύθερα (eleuthera) means "free"... [more]

Elpidephoros Ἐλπιδηφόρος m Late Greek
Means "bringing hope", derived from Greek ἐλπίς (elpis) meaning "hope, expectation" (see Elpidius) combined with φέρω (phero) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear".

Elpidephorus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Elpidephoros. This name was borne by Elpidephorus of Persia, a martyr and saint from the 4th century AD.

Elpidice Ελπιδίκη f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐλπίς (elpis) meaning "hope" and δίκη (dike) meaning "justice".

Empeiria Ἐμπειρία f Late Greek
From Ancient Greek ἐμπειρία (empeiria) meaning "experience, adeptness, practice".

Empeirikos Ἐμπειρικός m Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐμπειρικός (empeirikos) meaning "experienced".

Empiricus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Latinized form of Empeirikos. A notable bearer of this name was the Greco-Roman philosopher Sextus Empiricus (3rd century AD).

Epigmenius m Late Greek (Latinized, Hypothetical), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of the unattested Greek name Epeigmenios, derived from the Ancient Greek word ἠπειγμένως (epeigmenos) meaning "hurriedly, with urgency" or επειγόμενος (epeigomenos) meaning "hurried, rushed", participles of ἐπείγω (epeigo) meaning "to press hard, impel, urge on, hasten"... [more]

Epimachos Ἐπίμαχος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with μάχη (mache) meaning "battle"... [more]

Erasmia Ἐρασμία f Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Greek ἐράσμιος (erasmios) meaning "beloved, desired" or "lovely, pleasant" (compare Erasmos). This name was borne by one of 40 virgin martyrs who were tortured and killed with their teacher Ammon under Licinius, the ruler of Thrace.

Etearchis Ἐτεαρχίς f Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐτεός (eteos) meaning "true, real, genuine" and ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader".

Euangelios Εὐαγγελίος m Late Greek, Greek Mythology
Can derive from either the Ancient Greek word εὐαγγέλιος (euangelios) meaning "giver of glad tidings; that which concerns good news", or a patronymic form of the given name Ευάγγελος (see Evangelus)... [more]

Eucharios Εὐχάριος m Late Greek
Variant of Euchares (strictly masculine) or Eucharis (unisex).

Eucharius m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, German (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eucharios. This is the name of a Roman Catholic saint, who is venerated as the first bishop of what is now Trier in Germany.

Eucherios εὔχᾰρῐς m Ancient Greek, Late Greek, Late Roman (Hellenized)
Derived from the Greek adjective εὔχαρις (eucharis) meaning "charming, gracious". It consists of Greek εὖ (eu ) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun χάρις (charis ) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares)... [more]

Eudaemon m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eudaimon.

Eudaimon Εὐδαίμων m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "fortunate, happy, prosperous, wealthy" in Ancient Greek, literally "possessed by/blessed with good spirit", derived from εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and δαίμων (daimon) meaning "god, goddess, spirit; divine power, destiny, fate"... [more]

Eudocimus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eudokimos. This name was borne by Eudocimus of Cappadocia, a saint from the 9th century AD.

Eudoxios Εὐδόξιος m Late Greek
Masculine form of Eudoxia.

Eudoxius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eudoxios.... [more]

Eugraphius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eugraphios. This name was borne by a Latin grammarian and author who probably lived in the 6th century AD.

Eugraphos m Late Greek
Basically means "well-drawn" or "well-written", derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun γράφος (graphos) meaning "that which is drawn or written" (i.e. writing, drawing)... [more]

Eugraphus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eugraphos. A known bearer of this name was Eugraphus of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century AD.

Euippe Εὐίππη f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Feminine form of Euippos.

Eulabios Εὐλάβιος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Greek noun εὐλάβεια (eulabeia) meaning "discretion, caution" (see Eulabeia). Also compare the Greek adjective εὐλαβής (eulabes) meaning "taking hold well, holding fast, clinging" as well as "discreet, cautious, undertaking prudently".

Eulalios Εὐλάλιος m Late Greek
Masculine form of Eulalia. This name was borne by a Byzantine painter from the 12th century AD.

Eulalius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eulalios. This name was borne by an antipope from the 5th century AD.

Eulampius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eulampios. This name was borne by 4th-century martyr and saint Eulampius, who was put to death together with his sister Eulampia.

Eunapios Εὐνάπιος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "person from the good glen" in Greek, from Ancient Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good" combined with νάπη (nape) meaning "woodland vale, dell, glen" and the suffix -ιος (ios).

Eunician m Late Greek (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Eunikianos via its latinized form Eunicianus.... [more]

Eunicianus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunikianos.

Eunikianos Ευνικιανός m Late Greek
Late Greek extended form of Eunikos, which was made in the style of Roman cognomina.

Eunoeus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunoios. This name was borne by a 5th-century Greek sophist from Emesa (which is nowadays Homs in Syria), who was a tutor of the Cynic philosopher Sallustius of Emesa.

Eunoicus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunoikos. This name is best known for being the name of one of the forty martyrs of Sebaste (which is nowadays Sivas in Turkey), who all died in 320 AD.

Eunoikos Ευνοϊκός m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐνοικός (eunoikos) meaning "well-disposed, kindly, favorable". Also compare the very similar-looking Greek adjective ἔνοικος (enoikos) meaning "inhabitant", which is derived from the Greek verb ἐνοικέω (enoikeo) meaning "to dwell in", itself ultimately derived from the Greek noun οἶκος (oikos) meaning "house".... [more]

Eunoios Εὐνόιος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective εὔνοιος (eunoios) meaning "good-minded", which is closely related to the Greek noun εὔνοια (eunoia) meaning "goodwill, favour". Both words are ultimately derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς (nous) meaning "mind"... [more]

Eunon Εὔνων m Late Greek (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Greek εὐνῶν (eunon), which is the genitive plural of the Greek noun εὐνή (eune) meaning "bed". In the plural, that word can also refer to stones that are thrown from a ship and used as anchors... [more]

Euodos Εὔοδος m Late Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "easy to pass, easy to travel" as well as "freedom from difficulty, simple" and "favourable" in Ancient Greek, derived from εὖ (eu) "good" and ὁδός (hodos) "way, road, journey, path"... [more]

Euphemianus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized)
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Greek personal name Euphemios via its latinized form Euphemius. This name was borne by a female saint from the 9th century AD, who used this name as a pseudonym, in order to disguise herself as a male.

Euphronios Εὐφρόνιος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and either φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]

Eupleios Ευπλειος m Late Greek (Hypothetical, ?)
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐύπλειος (eupleios) meaning "well-filled", which is derived from Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and Greek πλεῖος (pleios) or πλέως (pleos), which both mean "full, filled"... [more]

Euploia Εὔπλοια f Late Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek εὔπλοια (euploia) meaning "good sailing, a fair voyage", composed of εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and πλόος (ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage" (see Euploos)... [more]

Euploos Εὐπλόος m & f Late Greek, Ancient Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek εὔπλοος (euploos) meaning "good sailing" or "a fair voyage", composed of εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with πλόος (ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage"... [more]

Euprepios Εὐπρέπιος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
From Ancient Greek εὐπρεπής (euprepes) meaning "good-looking, comely, distinguished" as well as "decent, fitting, propriety", composed of εὖ (eu) "well, good" and πρέπω (prepo) "to be clearly seen, visible; to be conspicuously fitting, to resemble".

Eupsychia Εὐψυχία f Late Greek, Polish (Rare)
Derived from the Greek noun εὐψυχία (eupsychia) meaning "good courage, high spirit". It ultimately consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun ψυχή (psyche) meaning "spirit, soul, mind" (also see Psyche).

Eupsychos Εὔψυχος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective εὔψυχος (eupsychos) meaning "of good courage, stout of heart". It consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun ψυχή (psyche) meaning "spirit, soul, mind" (also see Psyche).

Eurymedon Εὐρυμέδων m Ancient Greek, Late Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "widely ruling" in Ancient Greek, derived from εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see medo )... [more]

Eustolia Εὐστολία f Late Greek, Spanish (Mexican), History (Ecclesiastical)
Feminine form of Eustolios. This name was borne by a saint from the 7th century AD.

Eustolios Εὐστόλιος m Late Greek
Variant of Eustolos.

Eustolius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eustolios.

Eustolos Εὔστολος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective εὔστολος (eustolos), which is equivalent to the Greek adjective εὐσταλής (eustales) meaning "well-equipped". Also compare the Greek nouns στολή (stole) and στόλος (stolos), which both mean "equipment".... [more]

Eustolus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eustolos.

Eustratius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eustratios. This name was borne by several saints.

Eutychianos Εὐτυχιανός m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Hellenized form of Eutychianus.

Evangelicus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized)
Derived from the Latin adjective evangelicus meaning "evangelical". It is a latinization of the Greek adjective εὐαγγελικός (euangelikos), which originally meant "relating to good news" (see Euangelios) but came to mean "relating to the gospel" in the Christian era.... [more]

Evangelius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euangelios. This name was borne by Evangelius of Alexandria (also known as Eucarius), a martyr and saint whose feast day is May 27.

Exakoustodianos Ἐξακουστοδιανός, Ἐξακουστωδιανός m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, this is the name of one of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus. They were a group of seven young men from Ephesus (now Selçuk in Turkey) who were walled into a cave on the orders of the Roman emperor Decius (c... [more]

Frankoulios Φραγγούλιος m Late Greek

Gaianos m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
This name can be the hellenized form of Gaianus as well as an extended form of Gaios.

Galaction m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Galaktion as well as the Romanian form of this name. It was borne by a saint from the 3rd century AD, who was also known as Galation.

Galactorius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Probably ultimately derived from Greek γάλακτος (galaktos) meaning "milk". This name was borne by Galactorius of Lescar, a French saint from the 6th century AD.

Gerasimus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Gerasimos.

Gerontios Γερόντιος m Late Greek
Original Greek form of Gerontius.

Gigantios Γιγάντιος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Greek γιγάντιος (gigantios) meaning "gigantic". This was the name of one of the 31–33 martyrs of Melitene or Mytilene from the 3rd century AD, all of whom are commemorated on November 7.

Glyceria f Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Glykeria.

Glycerius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Glykerios (see Glykeria).

Glyke Γλύκη f Ancient Greek, Late Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glykys) meaning "sweet (taste)". The word γλύκη (glyke) could also refer to a kind of edible plant, possibly liquorice. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a victim of the Minotaur.

Glykera Γλυκέρα f Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek γλυκερός (glykeros) meaning "sweet, pleasant". This is the name of a character from the comedy Perikeiromene (c. 314 BC) by the Greek playwright Menander, as well as the name of a former love of the Greek painter Pausias (4th century BC), of whom he had made a portrait.

Glykerios Γλυκέριος m Late Greek
Masculine form of Glykeria.

Glykinna Γλύκιννα f Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glykys) meaning "sweet (taste)".

Glypte Γλύπτη f Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek γλυπτός (glyptos) meaning "(stone or wood) fit for carving; carved, sculptured, engraved".

Gnome Γνώμη f Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek γνώμη (gnome) meaning "mind, intelligence, reason, will" as well as "means of knowing; sign, mark" and "opinion; intent, purpose, resolve".

Gnosiphilos Γνωσίφιλος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek noun γνῶσις (gnosis) meaning "seeking to know, inquiry, knowledge" (see Gnosis) combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".

Gorgius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Variant of Gorgias.

Gorgonia Γοργονία f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine form of Gorgonios. This was the name of a daughter of Saints Gregory the Elder and Nonna, also venerated as a saint.

Gorgonios Γοργόνιος m Late Greek
Means "of Gorgon" in Ancient Greek.

Gracius m Late Greek

Grapte Γράπτη f Ancient Greek, Late Greek
From Ancient Greek γραπτός (graptos) meaning "painted, written".

Gregentios Γρηγέντιος m History (Ecclesiastical), Late Greek (?)
Meaning uncertain. Gregentios was the missionary Bishop of Himyaritia for over 30 years in the 6th century, when the area was under Aksumite control, playing an important role in the restoration of Orthodox Christianity there after the persecution of Dunaan.

Hegemonides Ἡγεμονίδης m Late Greek, Biblical Greek
Means "son of Hegemon(ios)" in Greek, derived from the name Hegemon or Hegemonios combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]

Hegemonios Ἡγεμόνιος m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἡγεμόνιος (hegemonios) meaning "guiding", which in turn is derived from the Greek noun ἡγεμών (hegemon) meaning "leader" as well as "guide" and "commander, chief, ruler" (see Hegemon).... [more]

Hegemonius m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegemonios. This was the name of a Christian writer from the 4th century AD.... [more]

Hésychius m Late Greek (Gallicized)
French form of Hesychius.

Hierodora Ἱεροδώρα f Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred, divine" combined with δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".

Hierotheos Ἱερόθεος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "sanctified by God", derived from Ancient Greek ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred, divine" combined with θεός (theos) meaning "deity, god; divine".... [more]

Hierotheus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hierotheos. This name was borne by two patriarches of Alexandria and one patriarch of Jerusalem, all of whom lived in the 19th century.

Hieroxenos Ἱεροξένος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".... [more]

Hippothoe Ἱπποθόη f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Feminine form of Hippothous, derived from Ancient Greek ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and θοός (thoos) meaning "quick, swift"... [more]

Horotychos ̔Ωρότυχος m Late Greek
The second element of this name is Greek τυχη (tyche) "chance, luck, fortune". The first element may be Greek ὣρα (hôra) "time", or it may be derived from the name of the Egyptian god Horos.

Hypatios Ὑπάτιος m Late Greek
Masculine form of Hypatia.

Hypatius m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Latinized form of Hypatios. Bearers of this name include Roman senator Flavius Hypatius (4th century AD) and saint Hypatius of Gangra (4th century AD).

Hyperechios Ὑπερέχιος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Greek verb ὑπερέχω (hyperecho) meaning "to be above, to rise over the horizon" as well as "to excel, to outdo".... [more]

Hyperechius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Hyperechios. This name was borne by two saints, one of whom was a Desert Father who lived in the 4th or 5th century AD.

Hyrkanos Ὑρκανός m Late Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of Hyrcanus.

Idomeneus Ἰδομενεύς m Greek Mythology, Late Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "of Idomene, from Idomene", derived from the name of the ancient city Idomene, itself meaning "strength of Ida", composed of the name of Mount Ida combined with Ancient Greek μένος (menos) "mind, force, strength, courage"... [more]

Illyricus m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Illyrikos.... [more]

Illyrikos Ἰλλυρικός m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Greek adjective Ἰλλυρικός (Illyrikos) meaning "Illyrian" (see Illyrios).

Innokentios Ἰννοκέντιος m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Greek
Hellenized form of Innocentius (see Innocent).

Ioannikos Ιωαννίκος m Late Greek
Variant of Ioannikios.

Ioasaph Ιωάσαφ m Hebrew (Hellenized), Late Greek
Variant of Iosaphat.

Iouliane Ἰουλιανή f Late Greek
Late Greek variant of Iouliana.

Ioulianos Ἰουλιανός m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Greek
Hellenized form of Iulianus (see Julian).

Ioulos Ἴουλος m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἴουλος (ioulos) meaning "down" (the first growth of the whiskers and beard) as well as "corn sheaf".... [more]

Ioustine Ἰουστίνη f Late Greek
Late Greek variant of Ioustina.

Ioustinos Ἰουστῖνος m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Greek
Hellenized form of Iustinus (see Justin).

Ioustos Ἰοῦστος m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Iustus (see Justus).

Iouventios Ἰουβέντιος m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Greek
Late Greek and modern Greek form of Iououentios, which is the ancient Greek form of Juventius.

Iphianassa Ίφιάνασσα f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Means "powerful queen" or "rule strongly", derived from Greek ἶφι (iphi) meaning "by force, mightily" (compare ἴφιος (iphios) "strong, stout") and ἄνασσα (anassa) meaning "queen" (feminine form of ἄναξ (anax) "lord, master")... [more]

Ipomoni υπομονή f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Alternate form of Ypomoni.

Isice m Late Greek (Gallicized)
French form of Isicius.

Isicius m Late Greek
Variant of Hesychius

Iulus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized), Roman Mythology
Latinized form of Ioulos. In Greek and Roman mythology, this was an alternative name of Ascanius, the legendary king of Alba Longa... [more]

Joannicus m Late Greek
Latinized form of Ioannikos.

Joasaph m Late Greek (Anglicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Anglicized form of Ioasaph.... [more]

Kale Καλή f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful". In Greek mythology she is sometimes listed as one of the Graces (or Charites), and depicted as the wife of Hephaestus

Kallisthene Καλλισθένη f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Feminine form of Kallisthenes.... [more]

Kalogeros Καλόγερος m Late Greek
Original Greek form of Calogerus (see Calogero).

Kalokairos Καλόκαιρος m Late Greek
Means "good time, beautiful season (ie summer)", derived from Ancient Greek καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful, lovely, fair" combined with καιρός (kairos), which literally means "due measure, proportion, fitness" as well as "time, season", but has a more figurative meaning of "the right or opportune moment", as in: being in the right place at the right time.

Kalokyros Καλοκυρός, Καλωκύρος m Late Greek
Probably a variant of Kalokairos, with the spelling influenced by κῦρος (kyros) meaning "supreme power, authority".... [more]

Kalonymos Καλώνυμος m Late Greek, Judeo-Greek
Means "beautiful name", derived from the Greek adjective καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful, lovely, fair" combined with the Greek noun ὄνυμα (onyma) meaning "name".... [more]

Kalonymus m Late Greek (Latinized), Jewish, Judeo-Provençal (Archaic)
Errant latinization (or just a semi-latinization) of the Greek given name Kalonymos. The proper and full latinization of the name is Calonymus.

Kalybe Καλύβη f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek καλύβη (kalybe) meaning "hut, cabin", specifically a type of rustic rural hut. This was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology, the mother of Boukolion by king Laomedon of Troy... [more]

Kapiton Καπίτων m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Georgian, Russian, Ukrainian
Hellenized form of Capito.... [more]

Karpokrates Καρποκράτης m Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek καρπὸς (karpos) meaning "fruit" combined with κράτος (kratos) meaning "power, strength".

Karterios Καρτέριος m Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek καρτερός (karteros) meaning "strong, staunch, steadfast, obstinate", ultimately from κάρτος (kartos), a dialectic form of κράτος (kratos) "power, strength"... [more]

Kasia Κασία f Biblical Greek, Late Greek
Greek form of Keziah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint. It coincides with the Greek noun κασία (kasia) meaning "cassia, cinnamon", which was borrowed into Greek from Hebrew and therefore comes from the same etymological root as Keziah... [more]

Kelados Κέλαδος m Late Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "a noise as of rushing waters; loud noise, din, clamour" as well as "clear voice, shout" and "musical sound". This was the name of a tributary of the Alpheus river.

Kelsos Κέλσος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Hellenized form of Celsus. This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 2nd century AD.

Kerdon Κέρδων m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek κέρδος (kerdos) meaning "profit, gain". Compare Cerdo.

Khione Χιόνη f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Variant of Chione.

Klaudianos Κλαυδιανός m Late Greek
Greek form of the Latin name Claudianus

Kournoutos Κουρνοῦτος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Kornoutos.... [more]

Kyprianos Κυπριανός m Late Greek, Greek
Hellenized form of Cyprianus (see Cyprian). A known bearer of this name was Kyprianos of Cyprus, who was head of the Cypriot Orthodox Church in the early 19th century.

Kyrion Κυρίων m Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek κύριος (kyrios) meaning either "lord, master" or "ruling, governing, having power". This was the name of one of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (4th century AD).

Leontion Λεόντιον f Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "little lion", a diminutive form of Ancient Greek λέων (leon) "lion". This was the name of a female Ancient Greek philosopher.

Leucius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Leukios. This name was borne by a martyr and saint from the 3rd century AD and by Leucius Charinus, the author of the so-called "Leucian Acts".

Leukadios Λευκάδιος m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "Leucadian, of Leucas" in Ancient Greek, derived from Λευκάς (Leukas), the archaic name of the Greek island Lefkada, ultimately derived from λευκός (leukos) meaning "white, bright, shining" in reference to the island’s white cliffs... [more]

Leukios Λεύκιος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective λευκός (leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant" (see Leukos), which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη (luke) or (lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".

Limenia Λιμένια f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Means "of the harbour", derived from Ancient Greek λιμήν (limên) "harbour; haven, refuge". This was an epithet of the Greek goddesses Aphrodite, Hera, and Artemis.

Loupos Λοῦπος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Hellenized form of Lupus (see Loup). Also compare the ancient Greek noun λούπης (loupes) meaning "kite" (as in, the bird of prey).

Louppos Λοῦππος m Late Greek
Variant of Loupos. Also compare the ancient Greek noun λούππις (louppis) meaning "kite" (as in, the bird of prey).

Lykarion Λυκαρίων m Late Greek
Derived from either Ancient Greek λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" or λύκη (lyke) meaning "light" combined with the diminutive suffix -αριων (-arion)... [more]

Lyrikos Λυρικός m Late Greek (Rare)
Derived from the Greek adjective λυρικός (lyrikos) meaning "of the lyre" (as in, the musical instrument).

Macar Μάκαρ m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Means "blessed, happy" in Ancient Greek, a shortened form of Macareus.

Macedon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek makednos meaning "tall" or from Illyrian maketia meaning "cattle".

Makedon Μακεδών m Greek Mythology, Macedonian (Rare, Archaic), Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Related to Ancient Greek μακεδνός (makednos) meaning "tall, slim". This was the name of the legendary eponymous ancestor of the ancient Macedonians.

Mamantos Μάμαντος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "of Mamas", as it is the Greek genitive of Mamas.... [more]

Mamantus m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Mamantos.... [more]

Manto Μαντώ f Greek Mythology, Late Greek, Ancient Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek μάντις (mantis) meaning "seer, prophet". This was the name of several women in Greek mythology, all of them either the daughters of seers or having the power of prophecy themselves.

Mardarios Μαρδάριος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning uncertain. At least two sources state that the name is derived from an Armenian placename. According to one of them, the place was called Mardara.... [more]

Mardarius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Mardarios.... [more]

Markianos Μαρκιανός m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Greek (Archaic)
Hellenized form of Marcianus.

Maurikios Μαυρίκιος m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, History
Hellenized form of Mauritius via Mauricius.

Megapenthes Μεγαπένθης m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Means "great sorrow", derived from Ancient Greek μέγας (megas) meaning "large, great" and πένθος (penthos) meaning "grief, sorrow, mourning".

Megistodoros Μεγιστόδωρος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".

Melasippos Μελασιππος m Late Greek (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "black horse", derived from Ancient Greek μέλας (melas) meaning "black, dark" combined with ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse"... [more]

Melasippus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Melasippos. Also compare this name with the names Melesippus and Meleusippus, as they tend to get confused with each other due to their striking similarities.... [more]

Melchiades Μελχιάδης m Late Greek, Polish (Rare)
Another name of Pope Miltiades, perhaps derived from Melchizedek.

Melesandros Μελήσανδρος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek μέλησις (melesis) meaning "care, diligence", which is ultimately from μέλω (melo) meaning "to be an object of care or interest" as well as "to care for, to be interested in", combined with ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man"... [more]

Meletia f Late Greek, Greek (Rare)
Feminine form of Meletios.

Menon Μένων m Ancient Greek, Late Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".

Mesomedes Μεσομήδης m Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek μέσος (mesos) meaning "between, in the midst" combined with μήδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, plan, intend"... [more]

Mirax Μεῖραξ m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Μεῖραξ (Meirax) as well as the modern Greek form of the name. It is derived from the Greek noun μεῖραξ (meirax), which initially meant "young girl, lass" but later came to mean "young boy, lad" instead.... [more]

Mnesitheos Μνησίθεος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "remembering god" in Ancient Greek, derived μνάομαι (mnaomai) "to remember, to be mindful of" combined with θεός (theos) "deity, god; divine".

Mocius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Mokios. This was the name of a saint from the 3rd century AD.

Mokios Μώκιος m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Greek noun μωκία (mokia) meaning "mockery". Also compare the Greek noun μῶκος (mokos) meaning "mocker, mockery".... [more]

Monomachos Μονομάχος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Means "gladiator, warrior; he who fights alone (in battle)" in Ancient Greek, derived from μόνος (monos) meaning "single, one, alone" and μάχη (mache) meaning "battle"... [more]

Moscho Μόσχω f Late Greek (?), Greek (Rare)
Derived from Greek μόσχος (moschos), which meant "a young shoot, calf" and "musk". Moscho was one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who are celebrated on September 1. Bearer Moscho Tzavela (1760-1803) was a Greek-Souliote heroine of the years before the Greek War of Independence.

Mousonios Μουσώνιος m Late Greek
Either derived from the Greek noun μούσωνες (mousones) meaning "master chef, the top of the cooks" or from Greek Μουσῶν (Mouson), the genitive plural of the Greek noun Μοῦσα (Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song"... [more]

Musonius m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Latinized form of Mousonios. A notable bearer of this name was the Roman Stoic philosopher Gaius Musonius Rufus (1st century AD).

Myrophora Μυροφόρα f Late Greek, Greek
Derived from Greek Μυροφόροι (Myrophóroi) meaning "Myrrhbearers", which in Eastern Orthodox Christianity is a term that refers to the women with myrrh who came to the tomb of Christ early in the morning, only to find it empty... [more]

Mytilene Μυτιλήνη f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Etymology unknown. This was the name of two supposed epithets of the city Mytilene in Greek mythology, one an Amazon warrior and sister of Queen Myrina, the other a princess of either Lesbos or Pisa and mother of Myton (another possible eponym of the city) by Poseidon.

Nectarius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Nektarios. This was the name of several saints.

Nephon Νήφων m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νήφων (nephon) meaning "sober". This name was borne by two ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople.

Neritos Νήριτος m Late Greek
Means "countless, immense" in Ancient Greek.

Nervas Νέρβας m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Greek
Late Greek and modern Greek form of Neroua, which is the ancient Greek form of Nerva.

Nicopolitianus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikopolitianos.

Nikopolitianos Νικοπολιτιανός m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Derived from Latin Nicopolitanus meaning "Nicopolitan, Nicopolite", as in: a citizen of Nicopolis. Also compare the Greek word πολίτης (polites) meaning "citizen, freeman".... [more]

Nilammon Νειλάμμων, Νιλάμμων m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Probably derived from Νεῖλος (Neilos) meaning "Nile river, god of the Nile" and Ἄμμων (Ammon), the Greek name for the Egyptian god Amon... [more]

Nireus Νιρεύς m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Etymology unknown. In Greek mythology, Nireus was a king of Syme who fought with the Greeks in the Trojan War. Nireus was also the name of a son of Poseidon and the Thessalian princess Canace.

Nonnus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nonnos.

Noumenios Νουμήνιος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek, Biblical Greek
Means "of the new moon", derived from Ancient Greek νουμηνία (noumenia) meaning "new moon" (also the first day of the month of the Ancient Greek calendar), composed of νέος (neos) "new" and μήνη (mene) "moon"... [more]

Nympheros Νυμφέρως m Late Greek
Derived from Greek νύμφη (nymphe) "bride, nymph" and ἔρως (eros) "love".

Nymphidia Νυμφιδία f Late Greek, Literature
Feminine form of Nymphidios (see Nymphidius). A bearer of this name was the mother of Gaius Nymphidius Sabinus, a Prefect of the Roman Praetorian Guard from the 1st century AD... [more]

Nymphidius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφιδιος (Nymphidios), the genitive form of Nymphe (see Nympha). It was borne by Gaius Nymphidius Sabinus, a 1st-century Roman officer who was murdered after declaring himself emperor.

Nymphodotos Νυμφόδοτος m Ancient Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Ancient Greek νύμφη (nymphe) meaning "bride, nymph, young wife" and δοτός (dotos) meaning "given, granted".

Nymphodotus Νυμφόδοτος m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφοδοτος (Nymphodotos), derived from νύμφη (nymphe) "bride, nymph, young wife" and δοτός (dotos) "given, granted".

Nysa Νῦσα f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Late Greek
From the name of the legendary mountainous region where Dionysos was raised, itself possibly from an archaic Greek word meaning "tree". In Greek mythology, Nysa was one of the Nysaids, a group of Oceanid nymphs tasked with raising the infant god Dionysos... [more]

Oecumenius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Oikoumenios.

Oikoumenios Οἰκουμένιος m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek noun οἰκουμένη (oikoumene) meaning "the inhabited world, the civilised world".

Onasander m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Onasandros. This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 1st century AD.