Orion
Male nameGreek
✨ Meaning
Orion is the name of a giant hunter in Greek myth and of the constellation into which he was placed after his death. The etymology of the name is not settled; connections have been proposed to a word for boundary and to a possible pre-Greek origin, and no reading is secure. The constellation is among the most recognisable in the sky, visible from almost everywhere on earth.
🌍 Origin
Orion appears in Homer and in Hesiod, and Greek accounts of his death vary considerably, involving a scorpion in some versions and the goddess Artemis in others. The name has risen sharply as a modern given name since the 2000s alongside Atlas, Apollo and Phoenix, part of a general move toward celestial and mythological names.
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⭐ Famous People Named Orion
- Orion Samuelson
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Orion mean?
The etymology is unresolved. The name belongs to a giant hunter of Greek myth who became one of the most recognisable constellations.
How is Orion pronounced?
In English it is oh-RY-un, with the stress on the second syllable.
Why is Orion popular now?
It has risen with the broader fashion for celestial and mythological names, alongside Atlas, Apollo and Luna.