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Melanie is a girl's name with Greek origins meaning “black” or “dark-skinned.” The name was first introduced into the English language during the Middle Ages by French settlers. Melanie is a… Read more »
Ocean is a Greek baby name meaning “sea”. This gender-neutral baby name is commonly used in the English language and comes from the Ancient Greek name Oceanus. If you love Greek mythology, you’ll… Read more »
Dorcas is a feminine name of Greek origin. Translating to “gazelle,” this name a unique choice if you can already sense that baby will have a spring in their step. Dorcas was also the Greek name for… Read more »
Hercules as a boy's name is pronounced HERK-yoo-lees. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Hercules is "Hera's glory". Mythology: the Greek Hercules was a son of Zeus who possessed extraordinary… Read more »
Zita is a girl's name of Greek origin. Meaning "little hope" this name is a beautiful start to the life you might not have expected to be blessed with.
Zaina is a feminine name of Greek origin. This name translates to “beauty”, which is only fitting giving the fresh way it rolls off the tongue. Along with its Greek roots, Zaina is thought to be the… Read more »
Zeus is a boy’s name of Greek origin. This name is a mainstay in Greek mythology, belonging to the god of the sky and thunder. It even translates to “sky” and “shine.” Zeus rules as king of the gods… Read more »
Zander is a boy's name of Greek origins, meaning "defender of men." Zander was once largely tied to big brother Alexander but is now making it on his own as an independent name. Like Xander, Zander's… Read more »
A fun variation of the long-established Zoe, Zoey is a feminine name that shares its Greek origins. Meaning "life," Zoey's lineage stretches as far back as the Late Antiquity when it was first… Read more »
Yanis is a gender-neutral name with Greek origins. The name Yanis means “gift of God” and is ideal for those who are religious or are seeking to pay homage to their Mediterranean roots. If looking to… Read more »
This name is a celebration of differences among people. Breaking Xenophilius down to its Greek roots, "Xenos" meaning "strange" and "phile" meaning "love", it means "one who loves the strange".… Read more »
Xenos as a boy's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Xenos is "hospitality".
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