Orpheus
OR-fee-us
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
76
Peak Year
#11 in 1968
First Recorded
1916
Style
Mythological, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A name from Greek mythology, referring to the legendary musician and poet whose music could charm all living things and even the gods.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
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Orpheus
Legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology.
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