Are there any famous people or historical figures with Greek names that parents may want to consider?

Many historical figures and famous individuals have Greek names, each carrying inspiring meanings. Nikos, a widely used given name and nickname, was famously borne by Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most influential Greek writers and philosophers of the 20th century. Another notable example is Alexander the Great, the third King of Macedon, widely regarded as one of human historys most exceptional military leaders. Variations such as Alex, Alexa, and Alexandrios offer alternative options. Like Saint Sebastian, numerous other figures also derived their names from Greek origins.

Is it important to consider the middle name when choosing a Greek boy name?

According to Greek naming customs, individuals typically have a first name followed by a patronymic name and a family name. For instance, an example name would be Yiorgos Georgiou Aetos. The patronymic name is formed using the fathers name, often with the suffix -ou denoting of. For instance, Georgiou signifies(son) of Georgios. It is common for individuals to have a second personal name in addition to their patronymic name, which serves as their middle name

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138 Greek Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Diego	Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Damien	Boy	Master; To tame; Divine power
Damon	Boy	To tame; Agile
Deacon	Boy	Servant; Messenger
Dorian	Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Darius	Boy	Possessing goodness
Dario	Boy	Possessing goodness
Dennis	Boy	Danish; The Dane; Greek God Dionysus
Deandre	Boy	Manly; Masculine
Dimitri	Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter

Dion	Boy	Sky; Shine; Greek God of wine
Deon	Boy	Of Zeus; God of Nysa; Alternate name of the Greek God Dionysius
Draco	Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Deangelo	Boy	Angel; Messenger
Damion	Boy	One who tames
Deion	Boy	Of Zeus; God
Denis	Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Dashawn	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Demetri	Boy	Earth mother; Follower of Demeter.
Dwight	Boy	Tree of Zeus

Dandre	Boy	A strong man; Manly; Masculine
Deonte	Boy	Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting
Darrius	Boy	Possessing goodness
Darrin	Boy	Great; Oaktree
Deontae	Boy	Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting
Demian	Boy	To tame; Master; Conquer
Dmitri	Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
Demitri	Boy	Follower of Demeter
Dre	Boy	Manly; Masculine
Dreyson	Unisex	Manly; Masculine; Man

Dimas	Boy	Sunset
Demetrio	Boy	Earth lover; Earth mother
Denny	Boy	Greek God Dionysus
Dimitrios	Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
Dionte	Boy	One from Zeus
Damarius	Boy	Calf; Girl
Deontay	Boy	Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting
Deonta	Boy	One of Zeus
Dmitry	Boy	Earth-lover; Follower of Demeter; Devoted
Dameon	Boy	To tame

Demetrios	Boy	Earth mother
Drayson	Boy	Manly; Masculine; Large; Dry; Dragon; Phantom
Deante	Boy	Of Zeus
Damiano	Boy	One who tames
Diondre	Boy	One from Zeus; Manly; Masculine
Deakon	Boy	Cleric in the Christian church; Servant of God
Damen	Boy	Ladies; Son of Daam
Daymon	Boy	To tame
Dondre	Boy	Manly; Masculine
Damond	Boy	To tame

Demetris	Boy	Earth mother
Demitrius	Boy	Goddess of agriculture; Follower of Demeter; Earth mother
Daris	Boy	Very important person; Learning
Demetre	Boy	Mother Earth; Devoted to Mother Earth
Danis	Unisex	Knowledge; Learning; Of Zeus; God is my judge
Dionicio	Boy	God of wine and revelry; Follower of Dionysus; Sky; Of Zeus
Dionisio	Boy	Of Zeus; God of wine and revelry; Sky; Shine
Doron	Boy	Gift
Delfino	Boy	Of Delphi; Womb
Dorrian	Unisex	Gift; Descendant of Deoradhain; Exile; Wanderer; Stranger

Dionysius	Boy	Greek God of wine and fertility; Divinely; Of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Dorien	Boy	Gift of God; From Doris
Drey	Unisex	Manly; Masculine
Donis	Unisex	Of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Dennes	Boy	Follower of Dionysius
Dimitre	Boy	Earth mother
Daedalus	Unisex	To work cunningly
Daimon	Boy	To tame
Diogenes	Boy	Born of Zeus
Demaryius	Boy	Mars; Roman god of war; Male

Dennys	Boy	Follower of Dionysius
Diogo	Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Dennison	Boy	Son of Dennis; Devotee of Dionysius
Dariusz	Boy	Possessing goodness
Dimitrie	Boy	Mother Earth
Deakin	Boy	Servant; Messenger
Demyan	Boy	To tame; Master; Conquer
Diyon	Boy	Of Zeus
Dorion	Boy	Descendant of Dorus; Of Doris; From the sea
Derrien	Boy	Wealthy

Daimen	Boy	To tame
Damyan	Boy	To tame
Dandy	Unisex	Masculine; Man
Daryus	Boy	One who possesses goodness
Deimos	Boy	Terror
Deucalion	Boy	Son of Prometheus
Doroteo	Boy	Gift from God
Dimitar	Boy	Mother of earth; Earth mother
Damek	Boy	A tamer; Man; To be red; To make; Earth
Delos	Boy	Name of a sacred Greek island

Damin	Boy	A gentle tamer
Dariush	Boy	Possessing goodness
Dionis	Boy	One from Zeus
Dmytro	Boy	Mother Earth
Draycen	Boy	Gift
Dorin	Boy	Gift of God
Deago	Boy	Teaching; Saint James
Denison	Boy	Son of Dennis; Devotee of Dionysus
Damaso	Boy	To tame; To keep in; To overpower
Deke	Boy	Messenger; Servant; Someone in the service of God

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Infographic: Prominent Greek Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter D

Baby names mirror your values, aspirations, and dreams. When you name your child, you also pass on to them the mantle of your family’s traditions and cultural heritage. If you have a specific name in mind but need help narrowing down your options, we have the infographic. Explore the most notable Greek Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter D to pick the right one for your baby.

Greek Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter D(infographic)

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