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So it's basicly like in central Europe. The renaissance part seems interesting: What are the classical names that have come into use again? You are talking about "beautiful" names wiped out by the Orthodox Church - what would be the criteria of "beauty" today? I looked through some classical names and wondered if Laystrogyne, Klytaimestra, Hypsipyle, Asklaphos, Apsyrtos, Terpsichore, Thaltybios or Elephantine would be chosen by Greek parents today. I would think that taste has changed over 2000 years. (btw I can't find Socrates, Eros or Aphrodite in any of my saints books - is this because they are Orthodox?)
And one more question: Is there a Greek name meaning "happiness" or something alike, that was borne by a saint? I know there is "hedone" and "chairo(n)" even as a name. There is also Laetitia, but this is Latin.

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Thanks in advance!

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Andy ;—)