Entry № 2170 · Greek origin

Halcyon Halcyon — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ HAL-see-on /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Meaning
"Kingfisher; calm, peaceful"
Syllables
3
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient (Greek)

A name that means "kingfisher; calm, peaceful".

Halcyon (Ἀλκυών) comes from the Greek alkyōn, meaning "kingfisher." In Greek myth, Halcyone was transformed into a kingfisher with her husband Ceyx; the "halcyon days" of calm weather around the winter solstice are when she nests.

Halcyon is rare as a given name but distinctive.

Halcyon days. The Greek calm.

The name in its native script.

Ἀλκυών
Transliteration
Alkyṓn
Pronunciation
/ ˈhæl.si.ən /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Halcyon stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Halcyon · last year
87 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Halcyons before her.

Real people
Halcyon
Rare; few well-known bearers.
In fiction
Halcyone
Transformed into kingfisher in Greek myth.
Greek mythology

Names connected to Halcyon.

The number behind Halcyon.

7

The Seeker

Halcyon reduces to seven — the number of mythical calm.

Why families chose this name.

"Halcyon days. The Greek calm. Seven letters."
Eleni · Mother of one · Athens