Tycho
TIE-ko; TEE-kho
Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; thunder"
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Updated Thu Mar 20 2025
Tycho Origin and Meaning
The name Tycho is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "hitting the mark; thunder".
A name with a number of variations including the Danish Tyge, the Swedish Tyko, and the Dutch Tygo, which are popular throughout modern Europe. Tycho was the name of a Greek saint and the Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe.
One of those names with two possible derivations, Tycho may come from the Greek Tychon, meaning "hitting the mark" or "succeeding". However, it can also link back to the Old Norse Tóki, which was used for names containing the element Thor or (Þórr). In this case, it would mean "thunder".
It is more likely that the Danish, Dutch, and Swedish use of the name is associated with its Old Norse roots, rather than its Greek ones.
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The name Tycho in Pop Culture
- Tycho Nestorischaracter from George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and the TV show 'Game of Thrones'
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