Halcyon

At a Glance

Meaning

The mythical kingfisher of Greek legend, whose story gave rise to the figurative sense 'calm and peaceful'

Origin

Greek (via Latin)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

HAL-see-uhnListen

Halcyon is a Greek name, by way of Latin, pronounced HAL-see-uhn. It traces back to the mythical kingfisher of Greek legend, and that story is where we get the phrase "halcyon days" for a calm, peaceful stretch of time. It's used as a name for either a boy or a girl.

Meaning & Origin of Halcyon

Meaning: The mythical kingfisher of Greek legend, whose story gave rise to the figurative sense 'calm and peaceful'.

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Halcyon

Popularity of Halcyon

Halcyon does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.

Names Like Halcyon

These names share Halcyon’s style, era or origin.

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FAQ

What does the name Halcyon mean?

The mythical kingfisher of Greek legend, whose story gave rise to the figurative sense ‘calm and peaceful’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Halcyon?

Halcyon is pronounced HAL-see-uhn (IPA: /ˈhælsiən/).

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