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  ICARUS

The meaning of the boy name Icarus is MYTH NAME (SON OF DAEDALUS) .

Details on ICARUS:

Gender:
Boy
Meaning(s):
Myth name (son of daedalus)
Popularity for Boy:
11,842nd in the USA (top 40%)
Origin(s) 
Themes / lists: 

Latest USA SSA birth information:

18 births
ICARUS as a BOY in 2024

The meaning(s) of ICARUS:

The name Icarus is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Icarus is: Son of Daedalus.
Greek meaning

USA birth(s) for ICARUS by year:

Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name ICARUS

 ICARUS as a boy

YearBoy Births
202418 births
202319 births
202218 births
202110 births
20208 births
20199 births
201811 births
20175 births
201618 births
201510 births
20145 births
20135 births
20126 births
20115 births

About the name ICARUS

Icarus, a name steeped in ancient lore, carries with it the weight of myth and the allure of aspiration. Originating from Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of Daedalus, the master craftsman who fashioned wings made of feathers and wax. The name itself evokes the essence of 'follower' or 'he who is close,' a fitting tribute to the bonds of family and ambition that tie us to our dreams. Symbolically, Icarus represents the daring spirit of human ambition, embodying both the beauty of soaring high and the cautionary tale of hubris—his flight toward the sun serving as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between aspiration and recklessness. This name finds resonance not only in its Greek roots but also in modern cultures, echoing through literature and art across Europe and North America, where it inspires a sense of adventure and creativity. As a name chosen for a child, Icarus whispers of dreams unfettered, the courage to aim high, and the reminder that even in our greatest endeavors, wisdom must guide our wings.

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