Licoris as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Licoris

What is the meaning of the name Licoris ?

The baby name Licoris is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lih-KOR-iss (IPA: /lɪˈkɔrɪs/) or lee-KOR-iss (IPA: /liˈkɔrɪs/).

Licoris is in Origin.

Licoris is a rare, modern respelling of Lycoris, the Latinized form of Greek Lykoris, familiar from Roman love elegy: Cornelius Gallus and Virgil both reference a beloved called Lycoris, the stage name of the celebrated mime actress Cytheris. The botanical genus Lycoris (spider lilies) also takes its name from this classical figure. Its etymology is debated; scholars link the first element to Greek lykos “wolf” or to lykê “first light, dawn,” yielding poetic glosses such as “wolf‑maiden” or “dawn’s glow,” though no single meaning is certain.

Usage has been chiefly literary and antiquarian, with occasional revival since the 19th century and rare modern adoption influenced by the striking red spider lily. Variants include Lycoris (standard), Lykoris, Licoria, and Lycorisa; short forms Cora, Cory, Risa, and Lici fit naturally. Licoris preserves classical allure while smoothing the look for contemporary naming style.

⚙ Licoris does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.