Quetzalcoatl
ket-suhl-koh-AH-tul
Quetzalcoatl is a boy’s name of Native American origin, meaning “A Nahuatl name meaning 'feathered serpent'. It is the name of an important deity in Aztec mythology, representing creation and wind.”, and peaked in popularity in 1999.
What Quetzalcoatl Means
“A Nahuatl name meaning 'feathered serpent'. It is the name of an important deity in Aztec mythology, representing creation and wind.”
The Story of Quetzalcoatl
This name is a thunderclap from ancient mythology, an echo of creation itself.
A profound name from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs, Quetzalcoatl means 'feathered serpent.' It represents one of the most important deities in Mesoamerican cosmology, a powerful force associated with wind, wisdom, and the dawn of creation.
You feel a powerful calling to a name that signifies immense wisdom and transformative energy. This is a name for a son whose presence will command respect and whose insight will shape the world around him.
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Famous Namesakes
Quetzalcoatl
Aztec deity of wind, wisdom, and creation
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#5 in 1999
Total Births
15
First Recorded
1999
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