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Do you want to know how to write your name in Greek?

We’ll be honest with you—one of the questions we get asked the most on GreekPod101 is on — yes, you guessed it — names. The most frequently asked questions include:

“How do you write an English name in Greek?”

“Is it possible to make a nickname up and ask native Greek speakers to use it?”

“Are there any Greek names that sound like English names?”

For those who want to have their name in Greek, we have made it simple for you to write your name today. Yes, today! This post is your one-stop guide regarding Greek names!

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1. How to Write Your Name in Greek

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Greek people use the Greek alphabet to write English names. To write your English name in Greek, first you need to know the alphabet.

The easiest way is to find a Greek letter that corresponds to the pronunciation of your Greek name. For example, if your name is “Maya,” you can use the letters Μά for “ma,” and για for “ya.” You just need to put them together and write Μάγια for “Maya.”

Here are some English names in the Greek alphabet.

Noah (Νόα)
Jacob (Τζέικομπ)
Michael (Μάικλ)
Daniel (Ντάνιελ)
Sandra (Σάντρα)
George (Τζορτζ)
Thomas (Τόμας)
Kimberly (Κίμπερλι)

If you cannot find your name on this list or want to make your name in Greek characters by yourself, here’s our video series for you. Check out Greek Alphabet Made Easy and learn how to write the Greek characters for your English name.

This will help you learn the Greek alphabet and start writing your name in Greek by yourself!

2. How to Make Up Your Greek Nickname

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How to Make Up Your Greek Name

If you want to have your own Greek name that sounds like a typical name that any native speaker could read and understand without problems, don’t worry.

Here’s a list of Greek names hand-picked by our team. Pick the one that you like and use it as your Greek name.

A. Greek First Names

- a. Greek Female Names

Κατερίνα (Katerína, equivalent of Catherine)
Αγγελική (Angelikí, equivalent of Angelica)
Γεωργία (Yeoryía, equivalent of Georgia)
Χριστίνα (Hristína, equivalent of Christina)
Ιωάννα (Ioána, equivalent of Joanna)
Ναταλία (Natalía, equivalent of Natalie)
Ελισάβετ (Elisávet, equivalent of Elizabeth)
Ελένη (Eléni, equivalent of Helen)

- b. Greek Male Names

Γιώργος (Yórgos, equivalent of George)
Μιχάλης (Mihális, equivalent of Michael)
Γιάννης (Yánis, equivalent of John)
Δημήτρης (Dimítris, equivalent of Jim)
Ανδρέας (Andréas, equivalent of Andrew)
Νίκος (Níkos, equivalent of Nick)
Πέτρος (Pétros, equivalent of Peter)
Αλέξανδρος (Aléxandros, equivalent of Alexander)

B. Greek Last Names

For those who want to have your own Greek last name too, here’s the list of popular Greek last names.

Παπαδόπουλος (Papadópulos, male) / Παπαδοπούλου (Papadopúlu, female)
Παππάς (Papás, male) / Παππά (Papá, female)
Καραγιάννης (Karayánis, male) / Καραγιάννη (Karayáni, female)
Βλάχος (Vláhos, male) / Βλάχου (Vláhu, female)
Ιωαννίδης (Ioanídis, male) / Ιωαννίδου (Ioanídu, female)
Οικονόμου (Ikonómu, male and female)
Παπαγεωργίου (Papayeoryíu, male and female)
Μακρής (Makrís, male) / Μακρή (Makrí, female)
Κωνσταντινίδης (Konstandinídis, male) / Κωνσταντινίδη (Konstandinídi, female)
Δημόπουλος (Dimópulos, male) / Δημοπούλου (Dimopúlu, female)

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Ready to sound like a native Greek speaker? Join us in the Ultimate Greek Pronunciation Series! You’ll learn the ins and outs of perfect Greek pronunciation. You’ll learn the common mistakes learners make, how to avoid them, and the nuances that only native speakers are aware of.

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Hi Andreja!

To write "Andreja" in Greek, you can use: Αντρέγια (Andrégia).

Your name looks beautiful in Greek, and we’re happy to share it with you!

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Hi Daniel!

Your name in Greek would be Δανιήλ (Daniil). 😊 It's great to see your interest in learning Greek! If you have any questions, please let us know.

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Hi Neal!

Thank you for sharing your name with us! 😊 In Greek, your name would be pronounced as Νιλ Χεππινστάλ (Nil Cheppinstal). We hope this helps you with your learning journey!

Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.

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Hi, Gary!

Γεια σου, Γκάρι! (Geia sou, Gary! "Hello, Gary!")

Your name in Greek would be Γκάρι (Gary), which is a transliteration of your name. 😊 It's always wonderful to see interest in learning how names translate into other languages. Keep exploring Greek, and you'll discover many fascinating aspects of the language!

Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.

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Hi Sulev!

To write "Sulev" in Greek, you can use: Σούλεβ (Soulev).

Your name looks great in Greek, and we’re happy to help you see it translated!

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Hi Nancy Hoorn!

Thank you for sharing your name with us! 😊 In Greek, your name would be Νάνσυ Χόορν (Nancy Choorne / Nánsy Chóorn). It's always interesting to see how names are pronounced and written in different languages. Keep up the great work in exploring Greek!

Have a great day!

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Hi Marlies!

To write "Marlies" in Greek, you can use: Μαρλίς (Marlís).

Your name has a beautiful flow in Greek, and we’re delighted to translate it for you!

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Hi, Stephen!

Thank you for reaching out! 😊 In Greek, your name "Stephen" is pronounced as "Στέφανος" (Stefanos). It's a beautiful name with a rich history in Greek culture.

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Hi Gillian!

Thank you for your message! 😊 You're right; the Greek language doesn't have the 'j' sound, but don't worry! We can transliterate your name using sounds that are close. In Greek, your name would be written as "Γκίλιαν" (Gkilian), where the 'Γκ' (Gk) is used to approximate the 'j' sound.

Keep up the great work in learning Greek! If you have any questions, please let us know.

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Hi Bethany!

To write "Bethany Avery" in Greek, you can use: Μπεθάνι Έιβερι (Bethani Eiveri).👍

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