List of Greek Baby Names Meanings

Eugene

(YOO-jeen)

English form of Eugenius, the Latin form of the Greek name Ευγενιος (Eugenios) which was derived from the Greek word ευγενης (eugenes) meaning "well born". It is composed of the elements ευ (eu) "good" and γενης (genes) "born". This was the name of several saints and four popes.

Meaning: A well born man Origin: Greek

Eugenia

(yoo-JEE-nee-ə)

Greek Meaning: The name Eugenia is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Eugenia is: Nobility, well born. A feminine form of Eugene.

Meaning: A well, born woman Origin: Greek

Eugenio

(e-oo-HE-nyo)

Eugenio (e(u)-ge-nio) is an Italian and Spanish masculine given name deriving from the Greek 'Eugene'. The name is Eugénio in Portuguese and Eugênio in Brazilian Portuguese. The name's translated literal meaning is well born, or of noble status. ... Similar names include Eugenios, Efigenio and Eugenius.

Meaning: Well born Origin: Greek

Eunice

(YOO-nis)

Latinized form of the Greek name Ευνικη (Eunike) which meant "good victory" from ευ (eu) "good" and νικη (nike) "victory". The New Testament mentions her as the mother of Timothy. As an English name, it was first used after the Protestant Reformation.

Meaning: Joyous, triumphant Origin: Greek

Evangeline

(ə-VAN-jə-leen)

Greek Meaning: The name Evangeline is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Evangeline is: Good news, bringer of good news. Famous bearer: American poet Longfellow's poem 'Evangeline'; Evangeline (Eva) from 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.

Meaning: Good tidings Origin: Greek

Felipe

(fe-LEE-pe)

Felipe is the Spanish variant of the name Philip, which derives from the Greek adjective Philippos "friend of horses". Felipe is also widely used in Portuguese-speaking Brazil alongside Filipe, the form commonly used in Portugal.

Meaning: One who loves horses Origin: Greek

Filip

(FIL-ip)

The name Filip is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Filip is: loves horses'.

Meaning: Lover of horses Origin: Greek

Galen

(GAY-lən)

The meaning of Galen is "calm". It is of Greek origin. From Galenus, which derives from "galene". It was the name of a second-century Greek physician whose research provided a basis for accepted medical practices for 1500 years.

Meaning: A healer, one who is calm Origin: Greek

Gene

(JEEN)

The name Gene is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gene is: Abbreviation of Eugene, meaning well-born. Famous bearers: American actors Gene Kelly and Gene Hackman.

Meaning: A well born man Origin: Greek

Genesis

(JEN-ə-sis)

Meaning & History. Means "birth, origin" in Greek. This is the name of the first book of the Old Testament in the Bible. It tells of the creation of the world, the expulsion of Adam and Eve, Noah and the great flood, and the three patriarchs.

Meaning: Origin Origin: Greek