At a Glance
- Meaning
- Winged horse of Greek myth; traditionally linked to Greek pēgē, 'spring' or 'source'
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- PEG-uh-suhs
Pegasus is a Greek boy's name meaning “Winged horse of Greek myth; traditionally linked to Greek pēgē, 'spring' or 'source'”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Pegasus
Meaning: Winged horse of Greek myth; traditionally linked to Greek pēgē, 'spring' or 'source'.
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Pegasus
PEG-uh-suhsIPA /ˈpɛɡəsəs/
Popularity of Pegasus
Pegasus 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.
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