Greek

Echo

Pronounced EH-kohShare

Meaning: Echo; reflected sound

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

The Greek nymph whose voice could repeat others’ words gives Echo its story. The mythological source is feminine; wider modern gender use would need separate evidence.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Echo comes from Greek.

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