Zephyr
Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: West wind
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Zephyr Meaning and Origin
The name Zephyr is a boy’s name meaning “west wind” and is of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Zephyr was the god of the west wind, which was considered the gentlest and most favorable wind. The name Zephyr has been used as a given name for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly used for boys. It has been a popular name among literary and artistic circles, with famous bearers including Zephyrinus, the 19th Pope of the Catholic Church, and Zephyr Teachout, an American lawyer and political activist. In recent years, the name Zephyr has gained popularity as a unique and modern-sounding name for boys.
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