Greek Name Generator
Draw ancient or modern Greek given names in Latin-script forms.
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Example output
A few results generated by this tool.
- Alexander
- Philippos
- Aristotle
- Phile
- Kallisto
How it works
Choose ancient or modern and generate a given name. The ancient list draws on classical names; the modern list uses common contemporary Greek names, both in Latin script.
Useful for
- Character naming
- Historical settings
- Name brainstorming
- Family history projects
- Language learners
A quick tip
Check the spelling and period if the name belongs to a specific historical character.
Ancient versus modern lists
The ancient list includes classical names such as Aspasia, Herakleitos, Nikias, and Thais. The modern list uses everyday names such as Dimitris, Katerina, Nikos, and Sofia. Choosing the wrong era is the most common way a Greek name breaks a scene's setting.
Spelling and transliteration
Greek names reach English through several transliteration conventions, so the same name can appear as Katerina or Aikaterini, Nikos or Nikolaos. The list uses one common Latin-script form per entry; keep that form consistent within a story.
Using Greek names in fiction
Pair a given name with a surname from the same era and region, and check whether the name belongs to a well-known living person. For historical characters, confirm the period spelling rather than relying on a modern form.
FAQ
Do the results include surnames?
No. This tool generates given names only. Add a surname that matches the character's era and region.
Which transliteration is correct?
Several are in use. Pick one convention and apply it consistently; the list's spelling is a common Latin-script form, not the only valid one.
How many names are in each list?
Sixteen per era: 16 ancient names and 16 modern names, each drawn independently.