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Vulcan

♂ Boy

Pronounced VUL-kun /ˈvʌl.kən/High

Meaning: From the Latin Vulcanus, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'to flash; the shining one' or an Etruscan root); the Roman god of fire, volcanoes, and the forge (the counterpart of Hephaestus); routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The god of fire and the forge: Vulcan is the Roman smith-god. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'VUL-kun'). We note the god.
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Origin LowRoman, Latin
MeaningFrom the Latin Vulcanus, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'to flash; the shining one' or an Etruscan root); the Roman god of fire, volcanoes, and the forge (the counterpart of Hephaestus); routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Vulcan comes from the Latin Vulcanus, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'to flash; the shining one' or an Etruscan root); the Roman god of fire, volcanoes, and the forge (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'VUL-kun').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the source of 'volcano'). Rare, the-god-of-fire at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Vulcan is the Roman god of fire, volcanoes, and the forge (the counterpart of Hephaestus, and the source of 'volcano') — of uncertain meaning, variously 'the shining one' — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'VUL-kun').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Vulcan — Roman mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

VulcanusVulcano

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vulcan mean?

Vulcan is the Roman god of fire and the forge (the counterpart of Hephaestus; the source of 'volcano'); the meaning is uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Vulcan?

It's said VUL-kun /ˈvʌl.kən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vulcan a boy or girl name?

Vulcan is a boy's name.

How popular is Vulcan?

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

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