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Muse

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Pronounced MYOOZ /ˈmjuːz/High

Meaning: Muse is the English word used straight as a name — from the Greek Mousai, the nine Muses who presided over poetry, music, dance, and astronomy, and by extension anyone who inspires an artist. A word-name, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: One bright beat: Muse names the source of inspiration, from the Greek Muses (said 'MYOOZ'). A word-name, which we note.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningMuse is the English word used straight as a name — from the Greek Mousai, the nine Muses who presided over poetry, music, dance, and astronomy, and by extension anyone who inspires an artist. A word-name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13012
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Muse is the plain English word, taken straight as a name. It comes from the Greek Mousai, the nine goddesses of the arts whose name also lies behind 'music' and 'museum'. As a given name it is a modern word-name — bold, artistic, and unusual, which we note (said 'MYOOZ').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, artful, and one clean beat.

Did you know? There were nine Muses in Greek myth — Calliope, Clio, Erato and the rest — each guarding a different art. Their name gave us 'music' and 'museum', and now, occasionally, a baby (said 'MYOOZ').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Muse — English word-name; Greek Mousai, the nine Muses

Variations

MuzeMusa

Nicknames

MuMuzy

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If you like Muse…

Calliope— one of the nine Muses
Lyric— a like arts word-name
Poet— the same modern word-name spirit
Clio— another Muse turned given name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muse mean?

Muse is the English word for a source of inspiration, from the nine Muses of Greek myth — a word-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Muse?

It's said MYOOZ /ˈmjuːz/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'news'.

Is Muse a boy or girl name?

Muse is used here as a girl's name; as a word-name it could suit either.

How popular is Muse?

Muse is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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