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Etymologica updrade - Greek names
by Pavlos
8/21/2010, 2:30 AM
Hi folks, no time no see.I would like to let you know that after a 2-year hiatus I got my ass moving this summer and did some updating of my website on the etymology of Greek names, www.etymologica.comIn particular, I overhauled Alpha (A) and uploaded Beta (B), Iota (I), Lamda (Ë), Mi (Ì), and Phi (Ö).Any comments and suggestions are welcome :-)

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- Rithesh (guest)   +2
9/7/2010, 9:43 AM
What does my name mean?
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- তন্ময় ভট্টাচার্য্য (guest)
9/9/2010, 1:35 PM
- egyptianpanda
9/7/2010, 12:38 PM
It's not nice to hijack other people's threads. Post your own.
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- Sofia   +2
8/21/2010, 11:17 AM
On the subject of Greek names, I've been wondering if there is a popularity list for Greece?
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- Pavlos   +1
8/21/2010, 1:29 PM
That's a very good question! I'll have to check it out with the statistical authorities!
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- Sofia
8/21/2010, 2:55 PM
Oh, that would be great if there was one:-)
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- SugarPlumFairy   +1
8/21/2010, 10:18 AM
Great website, and a fascinating read! :DI was surprised to find that some rare / old-fashioned names in usage here in Portugal on that list! Agapito, Alípio, Aristides... it's amazing to think they were all originally Greek.I don't know if this is your specialty, but what sort of names are popular in Greece right now? Do people stick to Maria or is Nephele actually used in modern days?
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- Pavlos
8/21/2010, 10:48 AM
Thanks! Its a custom in Greece to give your kids the name of your parents or in-laws. As a result, names such as Maria and George self-replicate, and account for the lion's share. Fortunately, a lot of younger couples are rediscovering older names. I personally used the loophole of giving both my kids two names, one from my parents / in-laws and one my Mrs and I really liked. So we didn't break the hearts of our folks and also gave our kids names we liked too :-)
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