Greek names
Achilles
Greek hero and one of the main protagonists of “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey of Ulysses“, both written by Homer in Ancient Greece.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Aegis
Aegis is a Greek business name for a security company. Meaning “vigilant”.
Name of the shield of Zeus and the armor of Athena, considered as symbols of invulnerability in Ancient Greece.
By extension, it also means “protection, defense”.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Aeolus
In Greek mythology, Aeolus was the powerful god of the wind. He ruled the island of Aeolia, where he controlled the winds and storms, storing them in a giant bag. Its name symbolizes the power of the wind, the force of nature and the ability to navigate the seas.
Alcides
Variant of the name Alkeides, derived from the term “alke” (value, discipline, strength).
Alcides was a nickname of Heracles.
Alejandria
Alejandria is a Greek merchant ship name.
Name with which the Siracusia ship was renamed, considered one of the largest of Antiquity.
Alethea
Alethia
Variant of Alethea.
Alexandra
Alexandra is a Greek girl name. Meaning “defender of mankind”.
Altea
It comes from the Greek word “althaia” (healthy).
According to Greek mythology, she was the queen of Calydon and committed suicide after the murder of her brothers at the hands of her son Meleager.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Amarantha
Amarantha or Amaranta is a Greek girl name.
Name of a flower. It derives from the Greek word “amarantos” which means “unfading”.
Categorized into: flower names.