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Bellerophon

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Pronounced buh-LAIR-uh-fon /bəˈlɛr.ə.fɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Bellerophontes, variously 'a slayer of Belleros' (a figure whose identity is uncertain); the hero who tamed the winged horse Pegasus and slew the Chimera; routes uncertain; we note the heroLow

In 30 seconds: The hero who tamed Pegasus: Bellerophon is a Greek hero. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'buh-LAIR-uh-fon'). We note the hero.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek Bellerophontes, variously 'a slayer of Belleros' (a figure whose identity is uncertain); the hero who tamed the winged horse Pegasus and slew the Chimera; routes uncertain; we note the hero

History & Origin

Bellerophon comes from the Greek Bellerophontes, variously 'a slayer of Belleros' (a figure whose identity is uncertain); the hero who tamed the winged horse Pegasus and slew the Chimera (routes uncertain, which we note the hero). A bold, classic name (said 'buh-LAIR-uh-fon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-tamer-of-Pegasus at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Bellerophon is variously 'a slayer of Belleros' in Greek — the hero who tamed the winged horse Pegasus and slew the Chimera — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the hero; said 'buh-LAIR-uh-fon').

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References — Bellerophon — Greek mythology; hero; routes uncertain

Variations

Bellerophontes

Nicknames

Bell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bellerophon mean?

Bellerophon is Greek, variously 'a slayer of Belleros'; the hero who tamed Pegasus and slew the Chimera. The routes are uncertain. We note the hero.

How do you pronounce Bellerophon?

It's said buh-LAIR-uh-fon /bəˈlɛr.ə.fɑn/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bellerophon a boy or girl name?

Bellerophon is a boy's name.

How popular is Bellerophon?

Bellerophon is a very rare name in the U.S.