Pegasus as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pegasus

What is the meaning of the name Pegasus ?

The baby name Pegasus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PEG-ə-səs; IPA: /ˈpɛɡəsəs/.

Pegasus is Greek in Origin.

Pegasus derives from Ancient Greek Pegasos (Πήγασος), the name of the mythic winged horse. Its etymology is debated; many connect it to Greek pēgē “spring, well,” mirroring the tale that Pegasus struck the Hippocrene spring on Mount Helicon, yielding senses like “of the spring” or “spring‑born.” Other scholars suggest a pre‑Greek or Anatolian source, so the meaning remains ultimately uncertain.

As a personal name, Pegasus was not used by historical Greeks or Romans; it functioned as a mythic name and later the Latinized form designated the constellation. Modern given‑name use is extremely rare and broadly unisex, sometimes chosen for artistic or stage purposes. International variants reflect language adaptation: Greek Pegasos, Latin/English Pegasus, Italian/Spanish Pegaso, Portuguese Pégaso, French Pégase, and Slavic Pegaz (e.g., Polish, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene). Related forms include the adjective Pegasian and the astronomical Pegasus. With strong associations to speed, flight, and poetic inspiration, the name is striking yet highly uncommon as a formal first name.

⚙ Pegasus is extremely rare. Across 5 countries, we found just 8 recorded uses of it.