The baby name Pyrrhus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PIH-rəs (IPA: /ˈpɪrəs/).
Pyrrhus is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Pyrrhus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PIH-rəs (IPA: /ˈpɪrəs/).
Pyrrhus is Greek in Origin.
Pyrrhus is the Latinized form of Greek Pyrros (Πύρρος), from the adjective pyrrhos “flame‑colored, tawny, red‑haired,” ultimately related to pyr “fire.” It conveys a vivid, fiery quality and was traditionally applied to people with auburn or reddish hair. Variants include Pyrros or Pyrrhos (scholarly transliterations), French Pyrrhus, Italian and Albanian Pirro, and Spanish Pirro; the feminine counterpart is Pyrrha.
Borne by myth and history alike, Pyrrhus was an epithet of Neoptolemus, son of Achilles, and the name of the renowned king of Epirus (319–272 BCE) whose costly successes against Rome coined the expression “Pyrrhic victory.” The name appears in classical literature and later Byzantine records (e.g., Patriarch Pyrrhus of Constantinople) and resurfaced in Renaissance humanist circles. Today it is rare, scholarly, and dramatic, prized by lovers of Greek antiquity yet carrying the strategic cautionary echo of its famous bearer.
Pyrrhus is exceptionally rare. Across 3 countries, we found just 6 recorded uses of it.
| Pyrrhus Pyrrhus was a king of Epirus, best known for his battles against Rome during the Pyrrhic War, which gave rise to the term 'Pyrrhic victory' due to the heavy losses he suffered despite his tactical successes. He was a formidable military leader and his campaigns in Italy and Sicily are well-documented in history. | Pyrrhus II of Epirus Pyrrhus II of Epirus was a king of Epirus, known for his attempts to reclaim the throne of Macedon and his involvement in the complex power struggles of the Hellenistic period. He was the grandson of the famous Pyrrhus of Epirus, who was known for his battles against Rome. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
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