Echo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Echo Name at a Glance

Name	Echo
Meaning	Sound. A mythological nymph who faded away until only her voice was left.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Echo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Echo means “Sound. A mythological nymph who faded away until only her voice was left”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Echo Name Origin

Our database records Echo under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Echo a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Echo is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Echo

When considering Echo for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.