Lyric
LIR-ik
Gender-neutral · Greek
Meaning: Lyric poetry; lyrical
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Lyra
Girl · Greek · Short name
- Meaning
- The lyre; a small constellation
- Pronunciation
- LYE-ruh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Greek 'lyra' meaning lyre, the musical instrument and constellation.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
LiraPortuguese / Spanish
Iberian form.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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