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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91 Greek Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nathan	Boy	Gift of God; God has given; He gave
Nicholas	Boy	People's victory
Nicolas	Boy	Victory of the people
Nikolai	Boy	Victory; People
Nikolas	Boy	Victory of the people
Niklaus	Boy	Victory of the people; Conqueror of the people; People's champion
Nikko	Boy	Victorious people; People's victory; Daylight
Nickolas	Boy	Victory of the people
Nick	Boy	Victory of the people
Nestor	Boy	Returner; Homecomer

Nilan	Boy	Victory of the people
Nikolaos	Boy	Victory of the people
Niccolo	Boy	The multitude of winning
Nicolai	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicco	Boy	People of victory
Nicodemus	Boy	Victory of the people
Nikolaus	Boy	Victory of the people
Nels	Boy	Victory of the people
Nilo	Boy	The river Nile
Nery	Boy	Candle; Advice; Army; Love; Oath

Niklas	Boy	Victory of the people
Nikos	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicklaus	Boy	The overcoming man of the nation
Nikolay	Boy	Victory; The triumph of the public
Nils	Boy	Accomplishment of the people; Victory
Nickolai	Boy	Victory of the people
Nelliel	Boy	Bright; Shining one
Niels	Boy	Triumph of the nation; Horn
Neon	Boy	New
Nicoli	Boy	The conquest of the nation

Nikolaj	Boy	Victory; The victor among all
Nik	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicholaus	Boy	People's victory
Nemo	Boy	Nobody; From the valley
Nicanor	Boy	Triumph of the multitude
Nicklas	Boy	The winning person of the people
Nickson	Boy	Victory of the people
Nikodem	Boy	Victory of the people
Niilo	Boy	The one who is extraordinary in speaking
Nekoda	Unisex	Marked; Rice field

Nicolaas	Boy	Victory of the people
Nycholas	Boy	People's victory
Narciso	Boy	Sleep; Numbness; Daffodil
Nickan	Boy	The winner of a war
Nicodemo	Boy	Victory of the people
Nayvadius	Boy	Unknown future; Destiny uncertain
Nilay	Boy	Moon; The Nile river; Abode
Nethanel	Boy	God has given
Nickey	Boy	The victory of the people
Nickie	Boy	The victory of the people

Nicko	Boy	Victory of the people
Nic	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicholi	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicholson	Boy	Son of Nicholas; A winner
Niclas	Boy	The soldier of the people
Nichols	Boy	People's victory
Nicholai	Boy	People's victory
Narcissus	Boy	Sleep; Numbness
Navarone	Boy	An island of Greece that was an army base
Nectarios	Boy	Comes from sugar; Nectar

Nestore	Boy	An explorer or a tourist
Neysa	Boy	Holy; Pure; Innocent
Nichit	Boy	A victorious person
Nichol	Boy	People's victory
Nickola	Boy	The superman of the people
Nickolaus	Boy	The warrior fights on behalf of the people
Nicolae	Unisex	People's victory
Nicolaj	Boy	A winner for the humanity
Nicomachus	Boy	The God of Victory of champions
Nieholas	Boy	A champion among all

Niklaas	Boy	Triumph which belongs to the nation
Nikodemus	Boy	Triumph that belongs to the multitude
Nikomedes	Boy	The one who is compared to the Moon
Niria	Boy	Man; Masculine or manly
Neculai	Boy	Romanian form of Nikolaos, meaning victor of the people
Nicu	Boy	People's victory
Neofit	Boy	Bulgarian form of Neophytos meaning newly planted
Nikifor	Boy	Bulgarian form of Nicephorus; Bringer of victory
Nikolajs	Boy	A form of Nicholas; People's victory
Neoptolemus	Boy	New war

Nikanor	Boy	Victory
Nigul	Boy	Estonian form of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Nikolais	Boy	Estonian form of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Nikula	Boy	A variant of Nikulas; Victory of the people
Nikulas	Boy	Estonian form of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Nikias	Boy	Victory
Nereo	Boy	Water
Nelius	Unisex	Horn; People's victory
Nikel	Unisex	People's victory
Nereus	Boy	Water; God of the Sea

Neander	Unisex	New; Fresh; Youthful man; Young man

Infographic: Famous Greek Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter N

A child's name carries deep personal, cultural, and familial significance. It represents the bearer's cultural and linguistic background while offering insight into their attributes. If you wish to navigate the world of names, this infographic showcases some of the most renowned Greek Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter N. This can help you select a name that best aligns with your family's preferences and religious beliefs.

Greek Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter N(infographic)

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