This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is "ancient greek".
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Aberkios m Ancient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)Of unknown origin and meaning. 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.
Abreas m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek ἁβρός
(habros) meaning "delicate, graceful, refined" or "splendid". This was the name of a Macedonian soldier who died defending
Alexander the Great.
Achaios m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekThe meaning of this name is a little uncertain; it may have been derived from Greek αχος
(achos) meaning "grief, pain, woe" (also see
Achilles). It is also interesting to note that there is the Greek word
achaia, which was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Demeter... [
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Achelois f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Acheloios. In Greek myth this was the name of a minor moon goddess as well as a general name for water nymphs and an epithet of the Sirens (as the daughters of Achelous).
Adamantius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Adamantios. This was borne by the 3rd-century Christian theologian Origenes Adamantius, who acquired the nickname because of his "character of steel", evidenced by severe ascetic practices (allegedly including self-castration based on a literal reading of Matthew 19:12 - "There are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven").
Adeimantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀδείμαντος
(Adeimantos) meaning "fearless, dauntless", ultimately derived from ἀ
(a), a negative prefix, and the verb δειμαίνω
(deimaino) meaning "to be frightened"... [
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Aeropus m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀὴρ
(aer) meaning "air, wind" and ὄψ
(ops) meaning "eye". This was the name of two kings of Macedon.
Aesara f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek
Aisara. Aesara of Lucania was a Pythagorean philosopher who wrote a work called On Human Nature, of which scholars today only have a one-page fragment.
Agakles m Ancient GreekMeans "very famous, glorious, highly renowned", derived from Greek ἄγαν
(agan) meaning "very, much" and κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Agallis f Ancient GreekMeans "iris (flower)" in Greek, specifically referring to the Greek iris
(Iris attica).
Agalmatis m & f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἄγαλμα
(agalma) meaning "honour, glory, pride, delight" or "a statue, a bust".
Agapomenos m Ancient GreekMeans "one who is loved", from Greek ἀγαπάω
(agapao) meaning "to love, be fond of, show affection for" (see
agape).
Agasidamos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀγαστός
(agastos) meaning "admirable" and δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "the people", a Doric Greek variant of δῆμος
(demos).
Agasigratis f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀγαστός
(agastos) meaning "admirable" and an uncertain second element, possibly γράτις
(gratis) meaning "grass, green fodder".
Agasimenes m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek ἀγαστός
(agastos) meaning "admirable" and either μένος
(menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
Agatharchos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good". The second element is either derived from Greek ἀρχός
(archos) "master" or from Greek ἀρχή
(arche) "origin, source".
Agathoboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek verb βούλομαι
(boulomai) meaning "to will, to wish, to prefer"... [
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Agathomenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" and an uncertain second element; possibly μένος
(menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
Agathophoros m Ancient GreekMeans "bearing good tidings, bringing good news" in Greek, derived from ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" and φέρω
(phero) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear".
Agesandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agesilaos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agesipolis m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agis m Ancient Greek, HistoryDerived from the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry". It is closely related to the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide"... [
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Aglanor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Aglaodoros m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόδωρος
(aglaodoros) meaning "bestowing splendid gifts", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".... [
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Aglaokarpos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόκαρπος
(aglaokarpos) meaning "bearing beautiful fruit", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun καρπός
(karpos) meaning "fruit" (see
Carpus).... [
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Aglaomachos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Aglaonike f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Aglaophantos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Aglaosthenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Aglaotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαότιμος
(aglaotimos) meaning "splendidly honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".... [
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Agnodike f Ancient GreekFrom Greek ἁγνός
(hagnos) meaning "chaste" and δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice". It is the name of the first woman to legally practice medicine in Ancient Greece (4th century BC).
Agorakritos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market"... [
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Aigeas m Ancient GreekProbably derived from Greek αἰγίς
(aigis) meaning "goatskin, fleece", but that can also refer to the shield of Zeus. Also compare Greek αἴγειος
(aigeios) meaning "of a goat"... [
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Aiglanor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun αἴγλη
(aigle) meaning "light (of the sun or moon)" as well as "radiance" and "glory" (see
Aegle) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Ainesidemos m Ancient GreekMeans "praise of the people", from Greek αἴνεσις
(ainesis) meaning "praise", itself derived from αἰνέω
(aineo) "to praise", and δημος
(demos) meaning "the people".
Aisimos m Ancient GreekMeans "destined, fatal" or "fitting, suitable, right" in Greek, ultimately derived from αἶσα
(aisa) meaning "fate, destiny".
Aition m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective αἴτιος
(aitios) meaning "responsible" as well as "culpable, guilty, blameworthy", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἰτία
(aitia) meaning "responsibility" as well as "guilt, blame, accusation"... [
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Akamas m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekPossibly from Greek ἀκάμας
(akamas) meaning "untiring, unwearying", a word derived from ἀ
(a), a negative prefix, and κάμνω
(kamno) "to grow weary, to be in distress"... [
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Akesandros m Ancient GreekMeans "healing of a man", derived from Greek ἄκεσις
(akesis) "healing, curing" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) "of a man".
Alcman m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Doric Greek
Alkman. This was the name of an Ancient Greek choral lyric poet from Sparta. He is the earliest representative of the Alexandrian canon of the Nine Lyric Poets.
Alexagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly" or the Greek noun ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market, marketplace".
Alexamenos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀλεξάμενος
(alexamenos), which is the participle of the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help"... [
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Alexamenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Alexamenos. This name was borne by an Aetolian general from the 2nd century BC as well as by Alexamenus of Teos, a Greek writer of Socratic dialogues who lived in the 4th century BC.
Alexarchos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with either the Greek noun ἀρχός
(archos) meaning "master, leader" or the Greek noun ἀρχή
(arche) meaning "origin, source".
Alexibios m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with either the Greek noun βία
(bia) meaning "bodily strength, force" or the Greek noun βίος
(bios) meaning "life".... [
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Alexiboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Alexideios m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and δήϊος
(deios) meaning "hostile, destructive" as well as "unhappy, wretched", which is related to δηϊόω
(deioo) meaning "to slay, to cut down" (see
Deianeira).
Alexidemos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "the people".
Alexidikos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Alexikakos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀλεξίκακος
(alexikakos) meaning "keeping off ill, averting evil", which consists of ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and κάκη
(kake) meaning "wickedness, vice".... [
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Alexikles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Alexilaos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people".
Alexilochos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Aleximedes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to plan, to plot".
Aleximenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and either μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or μένος
(menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage, force".... [
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Alexinous m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and νοῦς
(nous), which is a contraction of νόος
(noos) meaning "mind".
Alexitimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Alkimachos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀλκίμαχος
(alkimachos) meaning "fighting bravely", which consists of the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Alkimos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἄλκιμος
(alkimos) meaning "stout, strong, brave", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength".
Alkiphron m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Alypia f Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Alypios. This name was borne by a 5th-century Roman noblewoman, the daughter of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
Alypos m Ancient GreekThe literal meaning of this name is "no grief" or "not sad", and as such, one could say that it actually means "happy". Derived from the Greek negative prefix ἄ-
(a) combined with Greek λύπη
(lype) meaning "grief, pain, sorrow"... [
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Amphandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἀμφί
(amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near". The second element is derived from Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Amphikrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀμφί
(amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near" and κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power, strength".
Amphitheos m Ancient Greek, LiteratureAmphitheos is the name of a character in
Aristophanes' Acharnians, who claims to be immortal. This is alluded to in his name, which purportedly means "divine ancestry on his father's and his mother's side"... [
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Amynandros m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀμύνανδρος
(amynandros) meaning "warding off enemies", which consists of the Greek verb ἀμύνω
(amyno) meaning "to ward off, to defend" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Amyntor m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyFrom Greek ἀμύντωρ
(amyntôr) meaning "defender, protector", which is a derivative of ἀμύνω
(amynô) "to keep off, defend oneself". (Compare
Amyntas.) This name belonged to several characters in Greek mythology... [
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Amyris m & f Ancient Greek, English (Rare)Both a personal name and the name of a resin, it is derived from the Greek word
αμυρων (amyron), which means "intensely scented" and refers to the resin's strong, aromatic odor.
Anacharsis m Scythian, Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain, probably from Scythian. This was the name of a Scythian prince and philosopher from the 6th century BC, included among the Seven Sages of Greece. It is also self-given name of the French revolutionary and anarchist Anacharsis Cloots (1755–1794).
Anassa f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἄνασσα
(anassa) meaning "queen, lady". In other words, one could say that this name is the feminine form of
Anax.
Anaxenor m Ancient GreekVariant of
Anaxanor. This name was borne by a Greek citharode from Magnesia on the Maeander, who was a favourite of the Roman politician Mark Antony (1st century BC).
Anaxidemos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
Anaxilaos m Ancient GreekMeans "master of the people", derived from Greek ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" and λαός
(laos) meaning "people, folk".
Anaximandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, king". The second element is derived from either Greek μάνδρα
(mandra) meaning "enclosure, enclosed space" or ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man" (genitive of ἀνήρ
(aner) "man").
Andocides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Possibly derived from Greek
(anadokhe) meaning "a taking up, acceptance, taking charge of" or "surety, pledge, guarantee". Alternatively, ἄνθος
(anthos) meaning "flower" or ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides) have been suggested as elements.
Androboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀνδρόβουλος
(androboulos) meaning "of manly counsel, man-minded", which consists of Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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