Eclipse
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Eclipse
The name 'Eclipse' derives from the Greek *ekleipsis* (ἔκλειψις), meaning "abandonment" or "failure to appear," referring to the obscuring of a celestial body.
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Etymology
The name 'Eclipse' derives from the Greek *ekleipsis* (ἔκλειψις), meaning "abandonment" or "failure to appear," referring to the obscuring of a celestial body. It is not a traditional given name in any specific culture or religion, but has seen rare modern use in English-speaking contexts, notably as a unisex name inspired by the astronomical phenomenon, with no significant historical or religious precedent.
Eclipse currently ranks #12,523 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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