Halcyon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Halcyon Name at a Glance

Name	Halcyon
Meaning	Calm. Derived from the name of a Greek mythological sea bird. Commonly used in the expression 'halcyon days.'.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Halcyon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Halcyon means “Calm. Derived from the name of a Greek mythological sea bird. Commonly used in the expression 'halcyon days”. 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.

Halcyon Name Origin

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

Is Halcyon a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Halcyon

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