Halcyon

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Halcyon means "calm and peaceful," reflecting the tranquil nature of the mythical bird.
Pronunciation
HAL-see-ən(English)
The name Halcyon is pronounced HAL-see-un.
Popularity
The name Halcyon is not very popular in the world, but it has been gaining some popularity in recent years.

cartoon of the name Halcyon
Cartoon of Halcyon

Halcyon Name meanings & History

The name Halcyon has its roots in Greek mythology. It comes from the name of the mythical bird, Halcyon, which was said to make a floating nest on the sea. The name Halcyon means "calm and peaceful," reflecting the tranquil nature of the mythical bird. From the name of a genus of kingfisher birds, derived from Greek ἀλκυών (from the same source as Alcyone). The name Halcyon is suitable for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly used for girls. It can be a great choice for parents who want a unique and special name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Halcyon: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Halcyon:

H: Hyper,Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hope,Hobnobbing

A: Argumentative,Angry,Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious

L: Luscious,Lovely,Lover,Liaison,Lazy,Legal,Languid

C: Curious,Choice,Candid,Cute,Clever,Copycat,Chatty

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete

N: Nice,Neat,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nagging,Nervous

Halcyon is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Halcyon (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) tranquil, peaceful; kingfisher. Mythology: the kingfisher bird was supposed to have the power to calm the wind and the waves while nesting near the sea.

Other Forms: Halcion


3.) HALCYON (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Greek alkyon (kingfisher), which is from hals (sea). Halcyone was the name given to a legendary bird said to have a calming effect on the seas during the winter solstice. The name has taken on the descriptive definition of the word halcyon (calm, tranquil, happy). Var: Alcyone, Halcyone. (HAL-SEE-UN)


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