Orthodox baby names
Names tagged with “Orthodox” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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23 names
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- Yitzchok
Hebrew
91Hebrew name meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter.' Biblical Isaac (Yitzchak) was Abraham's promised son. Popular in Jewish tradition.
- Pavel
Slavic
84From Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble,' adopted widely in Russian Orthodox tradition as a spiritual name.
- Saveliy
Slavic
84From Russian 'Savva' (Sabbas), ultimately from Greek meaning 'old man' or 'venerable.' Popular in Orthodox Christian tradition.
- Savva
Slavic
84From Greek Sabbas, meaning 'elder' or 'wise one', popular in Orthodox Christian tradition as a venerated saint name.
- Spyridon
Greek
62From Greek 'spyridion', meaning 'basket' or 'small basket'. Associated with Saint Spyridon, venerated in Orthodox Christianity for miracles and protection.
- Tikhon
Slavic
42From Greek 'Thychon', meaning 'fortunate' or 'prosperous'. A traditional Russian Orthodox name borne by early Christian saints and bishops.
- Elisey
Slavic
42From Greek Eliseus via Slavic tradition; variant of Elijah meaning 'God is my salvation', popular in Russian Orthodox Christianity
- Pantelis
Greek
42From Greek 'pan' (all) and 'teleos' (complete), meaning 'all-complete' or 'all-merciful'. Associated with Saint Panteleimon, revered in Orthodox Christianity.
- Kostas
Greek
42From Greek Konstantinos, meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast.' A traditional name popular in Greek and Orthodox Christian cultures.
- Mikhai
English
42From Greek Mikhail, meaning 'who is like God.' Popular Russian diminutive and variant form with strong Orthodox Christian heritage.
- Dimitrije
Slavic
42From Greek Demetrius, meaning 'devoted to Demeter' (goddess of agriculture). Dimitrije is the Serbian form, traditionally used in Orthodox Christian cultures.
- Dmitrii
Slavic
42From Greek Demetrius, meaning 'devoted to Demeter' (goddess of agriculture). Dmitrii is the Russian form of this classical name, deeply rooted in Orthodox Christian tradition.
- Kyriakos
Greek
42From Greek 'kyriakos' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord', derived from 'kyrios' (Lord, master). Traditional Eastern Orthodox name with deep Christian theological roots.
- Demid
Slavic
42From Demetrius, derived from Demeter (Greek goddess of harvest). Russian diminutive form traditionally used in Eastern Orthodox contexts.
- Sotirios
Greek
42From Greek 'sōtēr' meaning 'savior' or 'rescuer'. Historically prominent in Orthodox Christian tradition and Byzantine culture.
- Timofei
Slavic
42From Greek 'timē' (honor) and 'theos' (God), meaning 'honoring God.' Popular in Russian Orthodox tradition since early Christianity.
- Kyrill
Slavic
42From Greek Kyrillos, derived from kyrios meaning 'lord' or 'master'. Popular in Russian Orthodox tradition as a name of saints and scholars.
- Kyriaki
Greek
42Feminine form of Kyriakos, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord.' Associated with Sunday worship in Eastern Orthodox tradition.
- Vasiliy
Slavic
42From Greek 'basileus' (king) via Slavic tradition. A regal name meaning 'royal' or 'kingly,' deeply rooted in Eastern Orthodox culture.
- Matvey
Slavic
40Russian diminutive of Matvei, derived from Matthew meaning 'gift of God' in Hebrew. Traditionally used in Orthodox Christian culture.
- Vasiliki
Greek
40From Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king'. A feminine form expressing royalty and sovereignty, widely used in Orthodox Christian tradition.
- Kirill
Slavic
40From Greek 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master', widely used in Russian Orthodox tradition as a masculine given name
- Vasilisa
Slavic
40From Basil, derived from Greek basileus meaning 'king'. A traditional Russian name with deep Orthodox Christian roots.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
