This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Greek.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kaloudis Καλούδης m Greek (Rare)Meaning uncertain. This name might possibly be a pet form of given names that contain the Greek element καλός
(kalos) meaning "beautiful" as well as "good, noble". Alternatively, it might be derived from Καλούδι Αιτωλοακαρνανίας
(Kaloudi Aitoloakarnanias), which is the name of a mountain village in western Greece.... [
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Kanellos Κανέλλος m GreekPossibly a derivative of the Greek word for "cinnamon", which is itself borrowed from Italian
cannella.
Kimon m Ancient Greek, GreekEtymology uncertain. Possibly related to Greek κίω
(kio) meaning "to go, walk quickly", to Latin
cimex meaning "bug", to proto-Indo-Iranian
*ćyaHmás meaning "black, dark", or to Greek κημός
(kemos) meaning "muzzle".
Kirykos Κήρυκος m Greek (Rare)Modern Greek form of the Late Greek name Κηρῦκος
(Kerykos), which was derived from the Greek adjective κήρυκος
(kerykos) meaning "heraldic, of the herald", itself derived from the Greek noun κῆρυξ
(keryx) meaning "herald, messenger".... [
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Kosmos m & f GreekMeans “world” in Greek, often confused with
Cosmos which has a different pronunciation and meaning.
Kyprianos Κυπριανός m Late Greek, GreekHellenized form of
Cyprianus (see
Cyprian). A known bearer of this name was Kyprianos of Cyprus, who was head of the Cypriot Orthodox Church in the early 19th century.
Kyriacos Κυριάκος m Greek (Cypriot)Alternate transcription of Κυριάκος (see
Kyriakos) chiefly used in Cyprus. It was borne as a middle name by British singer George Michael (1963-2016), who was of Greek Cypriot descent.
Lambros Λάμπρος m GreekAlternate transcription of Greek Λαμπρος (see
Lampros), derived from Greek λαμπρός
(lampros) meaning "bright, shining, brilliant"... [
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Laonikos Λαόνικος m Greek (Rare)Invented name of an anagram of
Nikolaos. This was the name of a Byzantine Greek historian who recorded the last 150 years of the Byzantine Empire.
Magnos Μάγνος m GreekGreek form of
Magnus, the Greek name of the Roman emperor Magnus Maximus (in Greek: Μάγνος Μάξιμος) - c. 335–28 August 388
Mavritios Μαυριτίως m GreekGreek from of Maurice via its latinized form Mauritius.
Mavros m GreekMeans "black" in Greek, originally used as a descriptive nickname for a person with a dark or swarthy complexion.
Mavros is more commonly found as a surname.
Michalakis Μιχαλάκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Michalis, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Mikis Μίκης m GreekShort form of
Michail and
Michalis. A notable bearer of this name is the Greek composer Michail "Mikis" Theodorakis (b... [
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Nain m & f Greek, HebrewMeans "pleasantness" or "beauty" in Hebrew, from the verb נעם (
naem), meaning "to be pleasant".
Nikiforos Νικηφόρος m GreekModern Greek form of
Nikephoros. It also coincides with the Modern Greek adjective νικηφόρος
(nikifóros) meaning "victorious".
Nikodimos Νικοδημος, Νικοδιμος m GreekModern Greek spelling of
Nikodemos. A known bearer of this name is the Cypriot soccer manager and former soccer player Nikodimos "Nikki" Papavasiliou (b. 1970).
Odysseas Οδυσσέας m GreekModern Greek form of
Odysseus (see also
Odyssefs). Known bearers of this name include Odysseas Androutsos (a hero of the Greek War of Independence) and Odysseas Elytis (winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979).
Otos m GreekFrom Greek ὢτος (
otos) meaning "horned owl".
Pafsanias Παυσανίας m GreekModern Greek form of
Pausanias. A known bearer of this name was the Greek army officer and politician Pafsanias Katsotas (1896-1991).
Pantelakis Παντελάκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Pantelis, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Pavlakis Παυλάκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Pavlos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Petrakis Πετράκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Petros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.... [
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Phaethon Φαέθων m GreekFrom Greek meaning "Shining one". Phaethon was the son of the sun god Helios, who asked to drive the celestial chariot that drove the sun across the sky. After losing control, Zeus killed him with a lightning strike.
Photon m GreekComes from the elementary particle that transmits light. From the Ancient Greek phos.
Polychronis Πολυχρόνης m GreekVariant of
Polychronios. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek painter Polychronis Lembesis (1848-1913).
Pontida m & f Greek (Rare)Son of
Pontos, from the Greek suffix -idas, meaning "son of". Alternatively, this name could be in reference to the Italian commune of Pontida. While most commonly used as a surname, there have been instances in which it has been used as a first name.
Pragmatius m Greek (Latinized), Late RomanDerived from Greek πράγματος
(pragmatos) "to gather evidence", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek πρᾶγμα
(pragma) "deed, action". Also compare Greek πράσσειν
(prassein) meaning "to do"... [
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Proas Προας m GreekShort form of
Prometheus. Derived from Greek προμηθεια (prometheia) meaning "foresight, forethought". In Greek myth he was the Titan who gave the knowledge of fire to mankind... [
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Prodromakis Προδρομάκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Prodromos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Prodromos Πρόδρομος m GreekMeans "precursor, forerunner" in Greek, literally "running before, going in advance" from πρό
(pro) "before, in front of" and δρόμος
(dromos) "a course, running". It is taken from the title of Saint John the Baptist, Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος
(Ioannis o Prodromos); in Eastern Christianity, John is commonly referred to as the forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus' coming.
Riginos Ρηγίνος m Greek (Cypriot)This is the name of the patron saint of the Greek island of Skopelos. According to tradition, he was a 4th-century bishop who was tortured to death.
Rodosthenis Ροδοσθένης m Greek (Cypriot)Derived from Greek ῥόδον
(rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Sideris m GreekTransferred used of the surname
Sideris or the reduced and altered form of the personal name
Isidoros (see
Isadore), altered by folk etymology as if derived from
sidero ‘iron’ (classical Greek
sideron), and hence regarded as an omen name: ‘may the child grow up to be as strong as iron’.
Skarlatos Σκαρλάτος m Greek (Rare)Hellenized form of
Scarlat. This name is very rare in modern Greece; one is much more likely to encounter it as a surname instead.... [
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Spyrakis Σπυράκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Spyros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Stavrakis Σταυράκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Stavros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). Also compare the related name
Staurakios.... [
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Stefanakis Στεφανάκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Stefanos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Stergios Στέργιος m GreekDerived from Greek στεργω
(stergo) "to love, to be content". This was an epithet or descriptive byname of the 6th-century saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia, the patron saint of children.
Stratos Στράτος m Greek Mythology, GreekDerived from the ancient Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army". In modern times, the name is often encountered as a diminutive or short form of
Efstratios.... [
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