What origin is the name Terpsichore?

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

Is Terpsichore a popular name?

Terpsichore 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 Terpsichore?

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

Terpsichore

Q: Is Terpsichore a rare name?

Yes. Terpsichore 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 Terpsichore

Terpsichore

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Terpsichore is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the Muse of dance and lyric poetry, meaning 'delighting in dance.'".

Terpsichore is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the Muse of dance and lyric poetry, meaning 'delighting in dance.'". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the Muse of dance and lyric poetry, meaning 'delighting in dance.'

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Terpsichore

Very rare in US records

What does Terpsichore mean?

Terpsichore is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the Muse of dance and lyric poetry, meaning 'delighting in dance.'".