Chimera
kai-MEER-uh
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
46
Peak Year
#11 in 1983
First Recorded
1980
The Story of Chimera
“A name born from myth, sparking a wild imagination and embracing the extraordinary power of creative spirit.”
Chimera hails from Greek mythology, a creature of potent imagery—part lion, part goat, part serpent, breathing fire. It represents a fantastical blend, a powerful symbol of the untamed and the imaginative. This name draws from the very roots of Western storytelling and allegory.
You sense in Chimera a spirit of fierce independence and boundless creativity for your daughter. This name calls to the part of you that cherishes originality, the idea of a child who is unafraid to forge her own path, uniquely brilliant.
She will carry a name that embodies the power of imagination and the courage to be intensely, captivatingly herself.
What It Means
From Greek mythology, a fire-breathing monster with a lion's head, goat's body, and serpent's tail. It represents a wild imagination.
Numerology
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Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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