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Eclipse

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Pronounced ee-KLIPS /iˈklɪps/Medium

Meaning: The English word 'eclipse' used as a name — an astronomical event when one body passes into another's shadow; from the Greek ekleipsis, 'a failing; an abandonment.' A bold celestial word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold celestial word-name: Eclipse names the astronomical event (said 'ee-KLIPS'). Striking and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningThe English word 'eclipse' used as a name — an astronomical event when one body passes into another's shadow; from the Greek ekleipsis, 'a failing; an abandonment.' A bold celestial word-name.

History & Origin

Eclipse is the English word (via Greek ekleipsis) for the darkening when one body passes into another's shadow. As a given name it is very rare and dramatic, riding the word-name trend (said 'ee-KLIPS').

It appears only very rarely as a first name in the U.S. Extremely rare, celestial, and bold.

Did you know? Eclipse takes its name from the astronomical event — from the Greek ekleipsis, 'a failing; abandonment' — a striking, cosmic choice among modern word-names (said 'ee-KLIPS').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Eclipse — English/Greek word 'eclipse'; astronomical event

Variations

EclypseEklipseEcclipse

Nicknames

ClipEcco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eclipse mean?

Eclipse is the English word (from Greek ekleipsis, 'a failing') for the astronomical event, used as a name.

How do you pronounce Eclipse?

It's said ee-KLIPS /iˈklɪps/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Eclipse a boy or girl name?

Eclipse is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Eclipse?

Eclipse is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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