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    Greek Boy Names Starting With I

    39 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Greek boy's name that starts with I? Here are 39 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Greek names draw on mythology, philosophy and early Christianity, and many have meanings tied to wisdom, victory or life.

    Top picks

    1. Iphides — “In Greek mythology, this figure is recognized as the twin brother of the hero Hercules. The name carries classical significance within ancient Greek legends.”
    2. Illias — “A Greek variant of Elias, meaning Jehovah is my God.”
    3. Irus — “Challenged odysseus on his return to ithaca”
    4. Isidore — “A Greek name meaning a strong gift, though sometimes associated with practical or impatient traits.”
    5. Ixion — “In Greek mythology, this male name belongs to the figure known as the father of the centaurs.”
    6. Iliana — “A Greek name meaning bright. It is widely considered a variant of the name Elena, referencing light or sunshine.”
    7. Iphis — “Iphis refers to someone who hanged himself over unrequited love, describing a tragic response to love that was not returned.”
    8. Isadore — “Gift of isis.”
    9. Iakobos — “Supplanter”
    10. Iapetus — “A titan.”
    • Unisex · Greek · “A Greek name meaning bright. It is widely considered a variant of the name Elena, referencing light or sunshine.”

    • Boy · Greek · “A Greek variant of Elias, meaning Jehovah is my God.”

    • Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this figure is recognized as the twin brother of the hero Hercules. The name carries classical significance within ancient Greek legends.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Iphis refers to someone who hanged himself over unrequited love, describing a tragic response to love that was not returned.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Challenged odysseus on his return to ithaca”

    • Boy · Greek · “Gift of isis.”

    • Boy · Greek · “A Greek name meaning a strong gift, though sometimes associated with practical or impatient traits.”

    • Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this male name belongs to the figure known as the father of the centaurs.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Supplanter”

    • Boy · Greek · “A titan.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Father of plutus.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Healer.”

    • Boy · Greek · “A bard.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Follower”

    • Boy · Greek · “Son of daedalus.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Son of hypnos.”

    • Boy · Greek · “An argonaut.”

    • Boy · Greek · “A king of crete.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Strong-born”

    • Boy · Greek · “Fiery”

    • Boy · Greek · “Farmer.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Follower”

    • Boy · Greek · “A river god.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Yahweh raises”

    • Boy · Greek · “God is gracious”

    • Boy · Greek · “God is gracious”

    • Boy · Greek · “Farmer.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Brother of iole.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Peaceful”

    • Boy · Greek · “Peaceful”

    • Boy · Greek · “Strong gift.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Defender of mankind”

    • Boy · Greek · “Strong gift.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Gift of Isis”

    • Boy · Greek · “Strong gift.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Victorious.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Glorious gift.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Glorious gift.”

    • Boy · Greek · “Strong gift.”

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