Greece is a country with an ancient culture, with which beautiful female and male Greek names of gods and mythological creatures are associated.
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The history of the origin of Greek names
The origin of most modern Greek male names is closely related either to ancient mythology or to Christianity.
Before the spread of Christianity in modern Greece, this country was an empire with a long history and developed mythology. because Greek names have a special meaning, often associated with ancient legends. This is Aphrodite, Penelope, Odysseus.
Most of the ancient Greek names had two forms: masculine and feminine. Some of these divisions (for example, Anastasia and Anastasius) have been lost for centuries, others are still preserved: Alexander is adjacent to the name of Alexander, Vasily and Vasilisa.
A large stratum of Greek names is associated with settlements. After the fifth century AD, the spread of Christianity began in Greece. In Greece, Christian names of both Greek and Hebrew origin began to be found, as well as descended from Latin: George, Constantine, Vasily, Anna.
As a rule, the meaning of the name for the ancient Greeks was very important. Therefore, most of the names of Greek origin mean something positive: Artemy and his derivative Artem mean “healthy”, Sebastian - “highly esteemed”, Elena - “holy”, Parthenius - “chaste”.
But in Greek culture, there were borrowings.With the onset of the twentieth century, the country began a fashion for English and American borrowing. But so that foreign names do not stand out too much among the Greek, they were modified, and as a result, the American Robert became a resident of Athens, Roberts.
List of beautiful names for boys
Unusual by ear, but from this no less beautiful Greek names are borrowed in all corners of the world.
The most consonant names for boys:
- Aristarchus is the "leader."
- Arseny is a “courageous defender”.
- George is a "farmer."
- Eusebius - "moral", "resistant to temptations."
- Elisha - "reliable", "fair."
- Leonid is a “brave winner”.
- Rodion is the "liberator."
- Felix - “prosperous”, “firm in intent”, “purposeful”.
- Philip - "courageous", "imperious."
The beautiful sound of Greek names led them to gain popularity in all corners of the globe. Even the seemingly original Russian Alexei, Luke, Yegor and Cyril have Greek roots.
Most popular greek names
Many names familiar to our ear, which have long come to the territory of Russia, actually originated in Greece.
Of the variety, one can distinguish such popular names:
- Alexis, Alexander - "protector".
- Anatoly is "invaluable."
- Ares is a “warrior”.
- Dyomedes - "cunning Zeus."
- Isos is the "Lord."
- Linos is “bitter.”
- Paris is "risk."
- Ptolemy - "aggression."
- Philo is “loving.”
- Anton is "independent."
- Victor is the “winner”.
- Nikolay - “steady.
Also, such beautiful Greek names as Matthew and Valentine are still heard, but their popularity has noticeably fallen in recent years.
Ancient and forgotten names
Due to the desire of the Greeks to call their children borrowed European and American names, some original Greek are gradually forgotten.
For instance:
- Agap - "beloved" from the ancient Greek.
- Anastasius - “resurrected”, at the moment the male form of the name Anastasia is forgotten and not used.
- Yefim is “good.”
- Luke - "light."
- Potap is a wanderer.
- Pavlos is “small.”
- Priamos is “atonement.”
- Titos - "clay".
It is worth noting that the ancient Greek names are popular among people of a creative orientation. They are sonorous, easy to remember and pleasant to hear.
Religious Names
Greek names are often used on the territory of Russia as baptismal ones.
You can highlight these:
- Stepan The heavenly patron of the boy with such a church name will be the great martyr Stephen, as well as St. Stephen the blind.
- Kirill. This name has been mentioned more than once in the Bible, including Cyril of Jerusalem.
- Plato. The patron saint may be the martyr Plato of Antioch.
Most Greek names appeared after the spread of Christianity in Greece.
How to choose a name for the boy, depending on the date of birth
The name cannot determine the fate of a person, but is able to leave a visible imprint on his character. Each parent wants the character of the child to help him achieve his goals in the future. In order for the baby to have the most beneficial features, some advise you to choose a name in accordance with the zodiac sign. So you can reduce the influence of negative character traits and strengthen the positive.
- Aries: Amon, Kondrat, Jerome.
- Taurus: Argos, Cyril, Dorotheus.
- Gemini: Ariston, Nikon, Nestor.
- Cancer: Dorius, Yannis, Hermes.
- Leo: Nicholas, Luke, Constantine, Zeus.
- Virgo: Andrey, Artemy, Cyrus.
- Libra: Egor, Radium, Oles, Nikita.
- Scorpio: Gordey, Ilian, Ionos.
- Sagittarius: Bogdan, Jerome, Klaus, Miron.
- Capricorn: Sevastyan, Arthur, Demid.
- Aquarius: Demian, Plato, Jason.
- Pisces: Demid, Pankrat, Creon.
The name can be selected not only by the zodiac sign, but also by the season of birth. The tactics remain the same: the flaws in the character of the child are neutralized, and the strengths are enhanced.
Winter
Men and women born in winter are very talented. They are wise individuals with whom it is not easy to communicate with: they are contradictory, narcissistic and irritable.Therefore, “winter children” are suitable names that will mitigate their desire to argue with loved ones over trifles.
Suitable: Cyril, Nikita, George, Sebastian.
Spring
Spring people are mentally gifted, but do not always find the courage to show their abilities. Therefore, they should give the names of warlike and confident. This will give the pliable and cautious children some courage. After that, the grown up “spring boys” will not be afraid to show their leadership qualities and will certainly achieve their goals.
Names that will give courage: Victor, Alexander, Constantine, Athanasius, Ariston.
Summer
These are hardworking and mentally gifted, but very impulsive people. They are ready for a lot for the sake of a loved one, but this does not prevent them from breaking down on lovers in detail. If a “summer” man is annoyed, he can bring to tears the most persistent ladies with his emotionality. Also, some consider the excessive impulsiveness of such people to be simulated, and do not take them seriously.
These names will bring a little peace and stability: Basil, Gregory, Irenaeus.
Autumn
The two most striking features of the “autumn people” are wisdom and a constant feeling of sadness. Even when everything “autumn” in life is stable and good, at times it falls into melancholy, from which it is very difficult to get out.
These people are smart and unhurried, and therefore often do not have time to complete tasks for work and study on time. Slowness also becomes the reason for their constant lateness. “Autumn” people learn to trust people all their lives, and if once they are not lucky with a partner, they will never reveal their souls completely.
To save the child from bouts of depression in the future, parents should give the one born in the fall one of the following names: Emelian, Luka, Dmitry, Egor.
