blog about Greek names and famous Greek people
The name “Anna” holds significant cultural resonance in both literature and music, particularly through the character Anna Karenina from Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel. Here are some notable instances: Anna in Literature The name “Anna” has been prominently featured in literature, … Read More…
In Greek music, the name Anna has inspired numerous songs performed by beloved artists such as Antonis Kalogiannis, Dionysis Savvopoulos, Vasilis Kazoulis, Anna Vissi, Lakis Papadopoulos, and Giorgos Dalaras. These songs celebrate the name Anna through various themes and styles, … Read More…
The name Anna, while common in Greece, has been carried by several notable women who have left their mark on Greek society and culture. Our research reveals an impressive array of accomplished individuals spanning various fields of expertise. These distinguished … Read More…
Famous Greeks named Vasilis are the first to receive wishes and Chronia Polla on the first day of the year, since name Vasilis (or Vasilios) celebrates its nameday on January 1st. Here we are presenting a list of famous Greeks … Read More…
Name Christos or Hristos is one of the popular Greek names; it celebrates its nameday on Christmas day. There are numerous famous Greeks by name Christos or Hristos, therefore if you feel like wishing to someone, here is a list … Read More…
Nikos is one of the most common names in Greece; it ranks third, after Giorgos and Giannis, and just before Dimitris. There are many famous Greeks by name Nikos and Nikolaos (whose diminutive is Nikos). Let’s see a list with … Read More…
Name Giannis or Yiannis, is the second most common male name in Greece after Giorgos. Giannis or Ioannis is the Greek version of name John and is found in many languages as well. Here we will be giving a short … Read More…
The name Giorgos is one of the most popular names in Greece; thus, it comes as no surprise that there are many famous Greeks with the name Giorgos or Georgios . Here we will be presenting a list of them, … Read More…
Ariadni in Greek Mythology has become famous from the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. As mentioned in another post, the Greek name Ariadni (or Ariadne) is known since Ancient Greece. Numerous stories have been written about Ariadni, inspired by … Read More…
Calliope was one of the nine muses in Ancient Greece. The muse Calliope Calliope was the muse of lyric writing, of poetry and of epic stories. She was also the muse of eloquence, bestowing kings and princes with her gift. … Read More…
Homer is the poet who wrote the Iliad and Odyssey. Homer is the most known Greek poet worldwide and his name in Greek is Omiros, a name still used in Greece today. Biography of Homer or Omiros Homer was probably … Read More…
The Ancient Greek name Leonidas refers to a very brave and famous man, King Leonidas of Sparta. We have already mentioned in the post about the Greek name Leonidas, that the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the names commemorated in its … Read More…
The Ancient Greek name Sappho refers to the poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos during the late 7th century BC. Little is known about the life of Sappho or Sapfo and most of the information come from … Read More…
Do you know how many Famous Greeks without a Greek name have made a huge career in their field? It is most likely that you have heard many times of someone being a Greek without having a typical Greek name. … Read More…