by grancestry | Oct 4, 2026 | Encyclopedia Names
Greek first names, for both males and females, are given at baptism and are primarily based on the Christian tradition. For example, some of the most common Greek given names are Georgios (Giorgos), Ioannis (Giannis), Konstantinos (Kostas), Nikolaos (Nikos), and...
by grancestry | Oct 4, 2026 | Encyclopedia Names
Surnames In some cultures, surnames have been used in a given family for millennia. In Ancient Greece, however, individuals possessed a single name, often followed by either a patronymic name, the name of a clan or tribe, or a place of origin. Only around the...
