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Eclipse

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Pronounced ee-KLIPS /ɪˈklɪps/High

Meaning: The English word eclipse, from Greek ekleipsis, 'an abandonment; a failing to appear' — used of the sun or moon passing into shadow. A modern word name, chosen for its celestial drama rather than for any older personal-name tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A sky-word turned name: Eclipse is the moment sun or moon slips into shadow (said 'ee-KLIPS'). A word name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word eclipse, from Greek ekleipsis, 'an abandonment; a failing to appear' — used of the sun or moon passing into shadow. A modern word name, chosen for its celestial drama rather than for any older personal-name tradition.
U.S. rank (2024)#13905 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eclipse is a word name, from Greek ekleipsis ('an abandonment; a failing to appear') by way of Latin and Old French — the darkening of sun or moon. It sits with the newer wave of sky names alongside Aurora, Nova and Luna, chosen for image rather than for lineage. A word name, which we note honestly (said 'ee-KLIPS').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, celestial, and bold.

Did you know? Eclipse traces to Greek ekleipsis, 'a failing to appear' — the old sense of a light that steps out of view for a while. As a name it is a modern celestial word pick, not an inherited personal name, which we note (said 'ee-KLIPS').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Eclipse — English word name; Greek ekleipsis

Variations

Eclypse

Nicknames

EckoLipsy

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Luna— the moon at the heart of an eclipse
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eclipse mean?

Eclipse is the English word for the darkening of sun or moon, from Greek ekleipsis, 'a failing to appear'.

How do you pronounce Eclipse?

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

Is Eclipse a boy or girl name?

Eclipse is used here as a girl's name; as a word name it could suit any child.

How popular is Eclipse?

Eclipse is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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