Written by Editorial Team
Picking a good name for your little one can be both tricky and overwhelming. The name which you give to your baby will be part of his identity for the rest of his life. It will distinguish him from others and he will respond to it throughout his life. Here we will help you find a name for your baby. How about giving him a Greek name that has not been used much in your region. It will be unique and very easy to remember because of its uniqueness.
Greek culture is very diverse and rich. They have their customs and superstitions associated with the newborn babies. They name their baby on the seventh or the tenth day of birth. One of the traditions in Greek culture is the Family Naming Tradition. The baby is named after one of his grandparents. The eldest baby boy will be given his grandfather’s name from his father’s side. And the eldest girl of the family will be named after her paternal grandmother. The children born later can be named after the relatives.
Most Greeks are named after a saint. They have an important tradition called the “name day” celebration which means anyone who has the name of a saint celebrates “name day” on a particular day.
Most of the Greek Names signal whether it is a masculine name or a feminine. A feminine name generally ends with ” a” , “ae” , “is” or “e”. And a masculine name often ends with “as” as in Midas, es” like in Hermes , ” us” as in Rhesus , “os” as in Nikolos.
Many Greek traditions are still followed by the modern families. Greeks are very superstitious and religious and the traditions and superstitions can vary from village to village and island to island.
We are giving 25 Greek baby boy names with their meanings for you to choose from. Have a look below:
All of your relatives would be suggesting you the names of their choice. And you might also have shortlisted few names by now. We are giving you some basic tips that you can follow when naming your baby.
Finally, there is no correct way to find a name for the baby. You should go with the one which you and your family like.
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