Names by culture & origin

Greek baby names

Girls' names

Iris Rainbow — messenger goddess Penelope Weaver — faithful and clever Phoebe Bright, radiant Sofia Wisdom

Boys' names

George Farmer, earth-worker Theodore Gift of God

Questions about Greek names

What are popular Greek baby names in the UK?

George, Iris, Penelope, Phoebe, Sofia, Theodore are Greek names we cover, each with its meaning and origin explained.

Are Greek names commonly used in England and Wales?

Yes — the UK is home to families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and names of Greek origin are in genuine use here. For official year-by-year popularity, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales.

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Reviewed July 2026.