Circe Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Circe Name at a Glance

Name	Circe
Meaning	The mythological sorceress who tempted Perseus and changed his men to swine and back to men.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Circe Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Circe means “The mythological sorceress who tempted Perseus and changed his men to swine and back to men”. 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.

Circe Name Origin

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

Is Circe a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Circe

When considering Circe 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.