Halcy
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Halcy
The name 'Halcy' is a modern, rare variant of 'Halcyon', derived from the Greek word *alkyōn* (ἀλκυών), meaning "kingfisher" and symbolizing calm, peace, and tranquility.
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Etymology
The name 'Halcy' is a modern, rare variant of 'Halcyon', derived from the Greek word *alkyōn* (ἀλκυών), meaning "kingfisher" and symbolizing calm, peace, and tranquility. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious affiliation, drawing on the classical myth of Alcyone, who was transformed into a kingfisher, and the term "halcyon days" for a period of peace.
Halcy currently ranks #5,136 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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