Halcyon Name Meaning & Origin
Halcyon
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Related Names:
Alcione
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- Nicknames for Halcyon
Hal, Hallie, Cia
- Meanings and history of the name Halcyon
A halcyon is a mythical bird—often identified as a kingfisher—said to lay her eggs in a floating nest at sea, during which time it charms the wind and calms the waves. The name originates from the Greek myth of Alcyone, whose name has come to mean "calm and peaceful."
Pronounced: HAL-see-uhn- Famous real-life people named Halcyon
Halcyon Juna Fox (b. 2012), daughter of American actress, comedian, and television personality Beth Littleford
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