What origin is the name Alcyone?

Alcyone comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Alcyone a popular name?

Alcyone is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Alcyone?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Alcyone — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Alcyone

Q: Is Alcyone a rare name?

Yes. Alcyone does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alcyone

Alcyone

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Alcyone is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from Greek mythology, this name identifies the daughter of Aeolus. She is frequently associated with the halcyon days and calm seas.".

With greek roots, Alcyone is a girl name that means "Derived from Greek mythology, this name identifies the daughter of Aeolus. She is frequently associated with the halcyon days and calm seas.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Greek mythology, this name identifies the daughter of Aeolus. She is frequently associated with the halcyon days and calm seas.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Alcyone

Very rare in US records

What does Alcyone mean?

Alcyone is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from Greek mythology, this name identifies the daughter of Aeolus. She is frequently associated with the halcyon days and calm seas.".