Stavridis

Stavridis is a Greek surname. It is often transliterated as Stavrides, Stavridis, or Stavridis. The name derives from the Greek word "Σταυρίδης" (Stavrídīs), which is a diminutive form of "Σταυρός" (Stavros), meaning "cross." As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name associated with someone who lived near a cross, or who was perhaps involved in religious activities.

Individuals with the surname Stavridis or its variants have been found in various professions and fields of endeavor, notably in Greece and among the Greek diaspora.