Halcyon

Greek
"kingfisher bird"

Halcyon Origin and Meaning

The name Halcyon is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "kingfisher bird".

Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.

# 1026 on Nameberry

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Halcyon Popularity

Famous People Named Halcyon

  • John "Halcyon" Styn
    US blogger and entrepreneur

Halcyon in Pop Culture

  • Halcyon "Hal" Jordan
    DC Comics character
  • Ellie Goulding's Album
    "Halcyon"