Amaryllis
Meaning of Amaryllis
Amaryllis is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Greek mythology, where Amaryllis was a shepherdess who fell in love with a shepherd named Alteo. According to the legend, Amaryllis pierced her heart with a golden arrow for 30 nights to prove her devotion to Alteo, and on the 31st night, a beautiful red flower bloomed from her blood-soaked heart. This mythological association gives the name Amaryllis a sense of passion and romance.
In terms of popularity, Amaryllis is not one of the most common names but has been steadily used over the years. In recent data from the United States, it ranked around #2500-#2600 in terms of occurrence. However, it's important to note that popularity can vary across different countries and regions.
The pronunciation of Amaryllis is consistent between American English and British English, pronounced as am-uh-RIL-is (/æmərˈɪlɪs/). There are no significant variations in spelling or pronunciation for this name.
Overall, if you're looking for an elegant and distinctive name for your daughter with a connection to mythology and timeless beauty, Amaryllis could be an excellent choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as am-uh-RIL-is (/æmərˈɪlɪs/)
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Notable People Named Amaryllis
| Amaryllis Fox Kennedy is a former CIA officer, writer, television host, and public speaker known for her memoir "Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA" and hosting the Netflix documentary series "The Business of Drugs." |
| Amaryllis Fleming - Amaryllis Marie-Louise Fleming was a renowned British cello performer and teacher. |
