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Dimitrios

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Dimitrios: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2025.

Of Greek origin, Dimitrios is the modern form of the ancient Greek name Demetrios, meaning "follower of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture and harvest. The name shines in modern history through Dimitrios Ypsilantis, a leading figure in the Greek War of Independence, as well as Dmitri Mendeleev, the Russian chemist who created the periodic table. While no Scottish place bears the name directly, its root appears in places like Demeter itself, a region of Greece. A common short form is Dimitri or, in English contexts, Jim—an unexpected but established link. In Scotland, Dimitrios has been a steady choice among families with Greek heritage, reflecting the country’s growing cultural diversity.