Takis

Takis is a male Greek name which is rather common in Greece, or at least used to be until recently. Nowadays, Greek people tend to keep their main name and avoid using diminutives or nicknames, as it used to happen … Read More…

Thalia

Thalia is a female Greek name that derives from the main name Efthalia. Although today it is considered a diminutive, in ancient Greece Thalia was a standalone ancient Greek name. Thalia was attributed to many Greek women, including one of … Read More…

Theonymphi or Theonymfi

Theonymhpi or Theonymfi is a female Greek name, which derives from the Greek words “theos” and “nymphi” which translate to “God” and “nymph” or “bride” respectively. Therefore, Theonymphi is God’s nymph or God’s bride. The name Theonymfi was used in … Read More…

Thiseas or Theseus

Thiseas is an ancient Greek name, known from the Greek mythology. Thiseas derives from the Greek word tithimi, which means “to set”. Thiseas is mostly known as Theseus in English, but the spelling Thiseas is closer to the Greek language and … Read More…

Tilemachos or Telemachos

Tilemachos or Telemachos is a male Greek name with its roots in Ancient Greece, more specifically in ancient Greek literature and Homer. Tilemachos derives from the Greek words “tile” (tele, τηλε) and “machi” (μάχη), which mean “from far” and “battle”. … Read More…

Theofilos

Theofilos is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek words “theos” and “filos”, that translate to God and friend respectively. Therefore, Theofilos is the friend of God, or the very respectgful man. Sound of name Theofilos: The-ó-fee-los Female … Read More…

Theoni

Theoni is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “theos”, which means God and thus, Theoni is considered the “divinely gorgeous”. Name Theoni is much more common compared to its male respective Theonas. Sound of name Theoni: … Read More…

Trifonas

Trifonas or Trifon is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek word “tryfi” which means chivalry and gallantry; therefore, the name Trifon means the gallant, the “gentle”. It is an ancient Greek name which became more popular in … Read More…

Tatiana

Tatiana is a female name that is commonly used in Greece, although it is not a typical Greek name. Tatiana is the female version of the name Tatianus or Tatius, a Latin name. The name Tatiana is mostly common in … Read More…

Triantafyllos

Triantafyllos is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek word “triantafyllo”, which means “rose”. Triantafyllos is not a very common name in many areas in Greece, but it is quite common in the Dodecanese islands. Sound of name … Read More…

Theano

Theano is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “theos” and “theios” which mean “God” and “divine” respectively. Therefore, Theano means the divine. Theano is an ancient Greek name which has been moderately used in modern language as … Read More…

Thodoris

Thodoris is a popular male Greek name deriving from the name Theodoros. It is actually the main nickname that derives from this name; therefore, if you meet a man whose birth name is Theodoros, it is most likely that you … Read More…

Theodora

Theodora is a female Greek name, the female respective of the name Theodoros. The name Theodora also has its roots and origins in the ancient years, but became common in the Byzantine Empire, being borne by several empresses including the influential … Read More…

Theodoros

Theodoros is a common male Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years. Theodoros is a word that derives from the words “theos” (which means God) and “doro” which means gift. Theodoros is, thus, a gift of the … Read More…

Theocharis

Theocharis is a male Greek name of ancient origins; the name is a compound word, from the Greek words “theos” which means God, and “chari” which means grace. Theocharis is, thus, the one that has the grace of God. An … Read More…

Titos

Greek name Titos has been in use since the ancient years; the name derives from the Greek word “tio” which means to honor. Titos is, thus, the man who honors the others. The Greek name Titos is associated with the … Read More…

Tolis

Tolis is a male Greek name deriving from the name Apostolos or Apostolis. It is a rather common nickname, although today most Greeks tend to keep their full given name, rather than adopting a nickname or diminutive. Sound of name … Read More…

Theodosia

Theodosia is a female Greek name; it’s also a compound word deriving from the words Theos, which means God, and dosia (dosis) which means “the giving” or the “gift”. Therefore, Theodosia means a God’s gift.  Name Theodosia was very common … Read More…

Theodosis

Theodosis is a male Greek name, which derives from the Greek words theos and dosis, which mean God and gift respectively; therefore, the name Theodosis means a gift from God. Theodosis is the most commonly used name deriving from name … Read More…

Tasia

Tasia is a female name, commonly found in Greece. It is the main nickname deriving from the name Anastasia. Today, most women prefer keeping their full name, but in the past, most women bearing the name Anastasia would change it, … Read More…

Thalis

Thalis or Thales is a Greek male name, deriving from the Greek ancient word thallo which means to blossom. Thalis is not a very common name in modern Greece, however this name is associated with one of the most important … Read More…

Thanos

Thanos is a common male Greek name, deriving from the name Athanasios. Thanos is the second most common diminutive of the name Athanasios, after Thanassis. Sound of name Thanos: Thá-nos Female Version of name Thanos: Athanasia Nameday of name Thanos: … Read More…

Theofania

Theofania is a Greek female name, the respective of male name Theofanis. Although the name is associated with one of the most important holidays of the Greek Orthodox Church, the name comes from the homonym Greek word theofania, which means … Read More…

Theofanis

Theofanis is a male Greek name; although directly associated with the Orthodox religion its roots and origins are actually ancient Greek. Name Theofanis comes from the Greek words theos (God) and fanis, which means “appearing”. Name Theofanis means the manifestation … Read More…

Tassos or Tasos

Tassos is a common male name deriving from the name Anastasios. There is a common confusion with name Tassos though, as there are two different forms of this name: Tasos and Tassos. The most common version of the name is … Read More…

Thomas

Thomas is a common Greek male name, known mostly since the early Christian years. It comes from the Aramaic word “Taoma” and refers to the “Twin”. Thomas is a typical Christian name, recognized both by the Eastern Orthodox and Greek … Read More…

Thanassis

Thanassis is a very common Greek male name; it is a nickname of the name Athanasios, which is not that commonly used in its full form. The name comes from the Greek word “athanatos” and “athanasia” which mean immortal and … Read More…

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