Greek Names

I love anything Greek - the food, the culture, and especially the names! Let's take a look at some of the best names of Greek origin.

GIRLS
Penelope - means 'weaver'. I love the nickname 'Penny' but am afraid that the name will boost in popularity after Kourtney Kardashian named her daughter Penelope Scotland.
Amara - means 'lovely forever'. A gorgeous meaning and an equally gorgeous name! Very sweet and pretty.
Leida - a variant of 'Leda' which means 'happy'. In Greek mythology, Leda was the mother of Helen of Troy, and was very beautiful. The only problem with this name is it sounds too much like 'leader', which could prove a tad pretentious.
Athena - was the goddess of wisdom and fertility in Greek mythology. The soft sounds of this name are beautiful.
Cassandra - means 'prophetess'. The nickname 'Cassie' is really lovely!
Evangeline - means 'bearer of good news'. This name has some gorgeous nickname options, such as 'Eva', 'Eve' and 'Evie'. I also really like how the word 'angel' is hidden inside the name.
Alexa - a variant of 'Alexandra' which means 'defending men'. Alexa has been at the top of my girl's list for a long time now. I love the simple elegance of it.
Sophia - means 'wisdom'. Much prettier than 'Sophie', but was number fourteen in the Top 100 UK Baby Names for 2011, so it's pretty popular.
Imogen - means 'beloved child'. Lovely nickname potential of 'Immy' or 'Gen'.
Magdalena - means 'from Magdala'. A strong yet pretty name, with the cute nickname 'Maggie'.

BOYS
Toby - originally a Hebrew name; now a Greek name. Means 'God is good'. An adorable name.
Alexander - means 'defending men'. A well-loved name that has nickname possibilities of 'Alex' or the quirky 'Xander'.
George - means 'farmer'. A strong, handsome name.
Lucas - a variant of 'Luke' which means 'from Luciana'. I think it's a nice twist on the traditional 'Luke'. 'Luca' is also nice but feels slightly unfinished.
Nicholas - means 'people of victory'. In Greek mythology, Nike was the goddess of victory. A solid choice that provides the nickname 'Nick'. However, there is the St. Nicholas association - will you be thinking of Father Christmas when looking at your child?
Theon - means 'godly'. Theon was the name of a famous Greek mathematician and astronomer. An interesting choice in the world of 'Theo' names.

So, what is your opinion on these Greek names? Can you think of any more?

Thanks for reading!