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Vasiliki

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Vasiliki: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2007.

Vasiliki is the Greek feminine form of Vasilios, which derives from the Greek *basileus* meaning “king” or “royal” – a name imbued with regal dignity. Its most prominent modern bearer is Vasiliki Thanou-Christophilou, who served as Greece’s first female Prime Minister in 2015. The name also shares its root with Saint Basil the Great, a fourth-century theologian whose feast day (1 January) is celebrated in many Orthodox traditions. While Vasiliki is not directly tied to a specific place, towns named after Saint Basil, such as San Basilio in Italy and Basil’s namesake basilicas, echo the same linguistic lineage. A notable variant is the short form Vasso, common in Greece. In Scotland, Vasiliki remains a rare but evocative choice, carrying a warmth that