Greek names
Onix
The name Onyx, although not a traditionally common name, has an interesting origin and meaning, primarily linked to a gemstone. (more…)
Ophelia
Orion
Orion is a Greek sailboat name.
Name of a giant of Greek mythology that gives name to a constellation.
Orthrus
Orthrus (or Orthus) is a Greek pet name for male dog.
In Greek mythology, he was a two-headed dog who guarded Geryon’s cattle.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Paris
Paris is an unisex name. It has two origins and meanings:
- French name for a baby girl. Name of the capital of France. It comes from the ancient Celtic tribe of the Parisii.
- Greek name for a baby boy. In the “Iliad“ he was the Trojan prince who kidnapped Helen and began the Trojan War.
Categorized into: place names and Mythologic names.
Pegasus
Pegasus is a Greek pet name for male horse.
In Greek mythology it is a legendary winged horse of Zeus.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Penelope
Penelope is a Greek girl name.
Possibly derived from Greek “penelops” ( a type of duck).
She is the wife of Odysseus in the Homer‘s epic the “Odyssey”.
Perseus
Possibly this name derived from Greek verb “pertho” (to destroy).
In Greek mythology he was a hero who founded the ancient city of Mycenae.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Phoenix
Phoenix is a Greek pet name for male bird.
In Greek mythology it is a legendary bird that cyclically reborn from the ashes of its predecessor.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Pleiades
Pleiades is a Greek sailboat name.
The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, are an open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus. This group of young, hot stars is one of the most visible to the naked eye in the night sky, captivating humanity for millennia. (more…)