Greek names for boys. Top 5 most popular names of Greek origin in Russia

Most of the male and female names that exist in the world have Greek roots. Some of them have become so popular in their countries that they are already considered national. Therefore, choosing a Greek name for the boy will not be difficult.

Origin and meaning of names

Newborn Greeks are usually called according to tradition. The eldest son in the family almost always bears the name of his grandfather on his father's line. The next boy born to a married couple is called exactly the same as the parent of the mother. To give the name of the father to the son is an unkind omen. Observance of the traditions of the true Greeks is a holy duty. But despite this, many young couples retreat from them and call children at their discretion.

All Greek names for boys, as for girls, are divided into two groups. The first category includes the names of the ancient period associated with mythology. They sound like Odysseus, Sofoklis, Socratis and others. The second group includes the names included in the Orthodox calendar: Vasilios, Georgios.

Each Greek name has its own characteristic. It reflects one or another trait of a person's personality, and, as a rule, on the positive side. For example, the ancient Greek man's name Leonidas (Leonid) means "like a lion," and Prokopios (Procopius) translates as "leading". In Greece, it is believed that when choosing a child's name, parents determine his fate.

The most common male names

Greek names of the Orthodox calendar have a national origin, as well as Hebrew and Latin. However, children in this country are often called by the family tradition, as well as by the grandfather of the father, mother, etc.

To date, the most popular Greek names for boys are the following ten:

1. Georgios. In translation from ancient Greek means "farmer". In the church and historical context - also George.
2. Dimitrios. It comes from the ancient Greek name Demetrios - "dedicated to Demeter" (goddess of fertility). Pronounced also as Demetrius.
3. Constantinos. The name is of Latin origin, in translation means "permanent". In the historical context it is read as Constantius.
4. Ioannis. It comes from the Hebrew language. Translated from Hebrew means "the mercy of the Lord."
5. Nikolaos, or Nicholas - in translation from the Greek "winner of the people." Occurs in the name of the goddess of victory, Nicky.
6. Christ is the "anointed one."
7. Panagiotis - from Greek translates as "all holy".
8. Vasilyos. The name has national ancient Greek roots and means "king".
9. Atanasios (Athanasius in the church context), from the Greek - "immortal."
10. Evangelos. It comes from the Greek name of Evangelion and means "good news, the gospel."

The fashion for names in Greece also exists, as in any countries, but the ones presented above remain popular at different times.

In the 20th century, Western European names Eduardos, Robertoos and others became popular in this country. Modern Greek parents are increasingly abandoning family traditions and calling their children that way.

The rarest Greek names of boys

Every year, here there are fewer and fewer names of ancient origin associated with the existence of gods and mythology. Although, according to some parents, they can give their child charisma and strong will.

The rarest and most beautiful Greek names for boys:

• Aristoteles - translates as "superiority directed at a specific goal."
• Archimedes. The name has ancient Greek roots and means "owning thoughts."
• Demokritos - is translated as "having the right to judge others."
• Zeno. This ancient Greek name comes from Zeus himself and means belonging to this supreme deity.
• Cosmos - "personifying beauty."
• Macedon - "high."
• Plethon - translates as "wealth".
• Eros - symbolizes love.

This is not all Greek names for boys, which parents use infrequently, calling their kids. But presented above are still less often than others.

Modern male names of Greek origin

Greek names have taken root in almost all European languages. They can have their pronunciation, but from this their roots remain the same. In Russian, too, Greek names for boys are very common. Alexander, Alexey, Sergey - these are names that have long been considered native, Slavic. But in fact they have very different roots.

The list of Greek names is very large. So much so that every second person on the planet carries this name.

Top 5 most popular names of Greek origin in Russia

The Russian nominal calendar contains a large number of names with Greek roots. Parents are happy to call them their children, not even thinking about their foreign origin, so they fit into the Slavic color.

To date, the most popular male names of Greek origin are the following five:

1. Artem.
2. Alexander.
3. Dmitriy.
4. Nikita.
5. Kirill.

In almost every family, a boy born in the last 10 years has one of these names.