Onyx
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Onyx
Onyx derives from the Greek word "onyx" (ὄνυξ), meaning "fingernail" or "claw," originally referring to the striped gemstone that resembled a fingernail in appearance.
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Etymology
Onyx derives from the Greek word "onyx" (ὄνυξ), meaning "fingernail" or "claw," originally referring to the striped gemstone that resembled a fingernail in appearance. The name is used primarily in English-speaking Western cultures as a modern given name, with increased popularity since the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities, though it has no significant historical religious or cultural roots beyond the gemstone reference.
Onyx currently ranks #365 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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