Greek names

Penelope

Penelope is a Greek girl name.

Possibly derived from Greek “penelops” ( a type of duck).

She is the wife of Odysseus in the Homer‘s epic the “Odyssey”.

Perseus

Perseus is a Greek boy name.

Possibly this name derived from Greek verb “pertho” (to destroy).

In Greek mythology he was a hero who founded the ancient city of Mycenae.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Phoenix

Phoenix is a Greek pet name for male bird.

In Greek mythology it is a legendary bird that cyclically reborn from the ashes of its predecessor.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Pleiades

Pleiades is a Greek sailboat name.

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, are an open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus. This group of young, hot stars is one of the most visible to the naked eye in the night sky, captivating humanity for millennia. (more…)

Pluto

Pluto is a Greek pet name for male dog.

Mickey Mouse´s dog.

Greek God of the wealth and money.

Categorized into: Mythologic names and Fictional characters names

Poseidon

Poseidon is a Greek sailboat name.

God of the seas and earthquakes.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Prometheus

Prometheus is a Greek transatlantic name.

Name of a mysterious ship whose crew has disappeared that is the focus of the television series “1899”.

According to Greek mythology, Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from the gods to give it to humans.

Categorized into: Mythologic names

Quiteria

Quiteria is a Greek girl name.

Derived from the Greek term “kythere” or “kuteria” (the red one).

Virgin and martyr of the second century.

Rhoda

Rhoda is a Greek girl name.

It derives from the term “rhodon” which means “rose”.

In the New Testament she is a maid who serves in the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark.

Sandra

Sandra is a greek girl name. Meaning “defender of mankind”.

Short form of Alexandra