Narcissus: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
The narcissus (daffodil) flower; the name of a beautiful youth in myth
Origin
Greek
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
nahr-SIS-us

Narcissus is a Greek boy's name meaning “the narcissus (daffodil) flower; the name of a beautiful youth in myth”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Narcissus

Meaning: The narcissus (daffodil) flower; the name of a beautiful youth in myth.

Origin: Greek.

How to Pronounce Narcissus

nahr-SIS-usIPA /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

Popularity of Narcissus

Narcissus doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Narcissus

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