What origin is the name Charybdis?

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

Is Charybdis a popular name?

Charybdis 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 sister names for Charybdis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Charybdis — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Charybdis

Q: Is Charybdis a rare name?

Yes. Charybdis 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 Charybdis

Charybdis

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Charybdis is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to a personified deadly whirlpool that posed a threat to sailors.".

The meaning of Charybdis is "In Greek mythology, this name refers to a personified deadly whirlpool that posed a threat to sailors." — a boy name of greek origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name refers to a personified deadly whirlpool that posed a threat to sailors.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Charybdis

Very rare in US records

What does Charybdis mean?

Charybdis is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to a personified deadly whirlpool that posed a threat to sailors.".