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I really like Paraskevi! There's something really chic about it, especially with this spelling.

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I've been on a bit of a Greek name kick for a minute now. Not sure if I prefer English versions of ancient Greek names or modern Greek names. They're both great (and there's a lot of crossover between the two categories). I've always loved Paris for a boy, and I also love Thekla, Irene, Irenee / Irini, Helen, Aglaia, Callirhoë, Io, Arethusa, Varvara, Xenia, Angeliki, Efrosyni, Evdokia, Fotini, Nefeli, Kyriaki / Kyriake, Melpomeni, Nomiki, Olympia, Pelagia, Polyxeni, Vasiliki, Sabas, Spiros, Spiridon, Stelios, Tryfon, Apostolos, Zeno, Hector, Homer, and Jason. Also love some international versions of Greek names, like Zoya, Aristée, Aristide, Achille, Aquiles, and Philémon.

oh i love it. i prefer it over Paraskevi- the -i adds so much appeal to me. i wouldn't use it though, since i have no connection to it through heritage or religion (it seems like a very Orthodox Christian thing?)

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i'm unsure which is my favorite Greek name- there's SO many, especially ones that have become used in English. i think maybe Berenice? the meaning is lovely. i also love Zoe, Dorothea, Calliope (can't use tho), Iris (unsure if i'd use though but gosh it's so lovely), Galatea, Evanthe, Theodora for girls / Serafim and Evander for boys.

I think both are awful, actually...
My favorite Greek names are Adrasteia, Alethea, Alexander, Althea, Amalthea, Amphitrite, Andromeda, Anthea, Ariadne, Artemis, Calliope, Calypso, Chrysanthe, Eos, Erianthe, Europa, Galatea, Lyssa, Arianthe and Sophronia.

This message was edited 9/6/2018, 5:49 AM

I think it's cool. I've never seen it before. My first thought was of parakeets, and the evi reminds me of Devi, so I would have guessed it was Indian.

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I like Paraskevi more than Paraskeva, but I'm fine with either. Can't pick a favorite Greek name right now; I like too many.

Hi Perrine !!!

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My first thought was that these names have a similar sound to Piroska, a Hungarian name that means 'red' and is a variant of Prisca.

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I prefer Paraskevi too!

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The form with 'e' is too strange and archaic.

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I dislike the form with 'a' because too similar to Piroska.

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So I pick the Modern Greek Paraskevi!
Enough close to the original language but not too much.

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But I would not use It in real Life...I have no ties with it.

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I love many Ancient Greek names. One of the Modern Greek that I love is Chrysanthi.

I’m not a fan. I don’t find the skevi ending appealing. I think Paraskeva is marginally better. My favourite Greek girls’ name is quite obviously Pandora haha (for boys it’s Phoenix/Ptolemy).

There are a lot of amazing Greek names. Sadly, I don't think Paraskevi is one of them. Reminds me of "skeevy" at the end (and Paraskeva isn't a huge improvement). I'd say the only real advantage to the name is the nickname Voula, which reminds me of Aunt Voula from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."