What origin is the name Chimera?

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

Is Chimera a popular name?

Chimera 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 Chimera?

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

Chimera

Q: Is Chimera a rare name?

Yes. Chimera 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 Chimera

Chimera

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Chimera is a greek boy's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology representing a fire-breathing monster. It was famously defeated by the hero Bellerophon while riding Pegasus.".

The meaning of Chimera is "A name from Greek mythology representing a fire-breathing monster. It was famously defeated by the hero Bellerophon while riding Pegasus." — a boy name of greek origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name from Greek mythology representing a fire-breathing monster. It was famously defeated by the hero Bellerophon while riding Pegasus.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Chimera

Very rare in US records

What does Chimera mean?

Chimera is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology representing a fire-breathing monster. It was famously defeated by the hero Bellerophon while riding Pegasus.".

Is Chimera a rare name?

Yes. Chimera does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Chimera

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Names with a similar meaning to Chimera

Chimera means "A name from Greek mythology representing a fire-breathing monster. It was famously defeated by the hero Bellerophon while riding Pegasus." — these names share that spirit.