What origin is the name Hyades?

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

Is Hyades a popular name?

Hyades 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 Hyades?

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

Hyades

Q: Is Hyades a rare name?

Yes. Hyades 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 Hyades

Hyades

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Hyades is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the nymphs who bring rain, often associated with a specific cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus.".

Parents who choose Hyades pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the nymphs who bring rain, often associated with a specific cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name refers to the nymphs who bring rain, often associated with a specific cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hyades

Very rare in US records

What does Hyades mean?

Hyades is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the nymphs who bring rain, often associated with a specific cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus.".