BABY NAMES
Halcyon
Greek
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You might refer to the time you spend with your new baby as "halcyon days," meaning an era of great happiness. With its ethereal feel and elegant spelling, Halcyon is a delightful and memorable name.

Variations
Halcion, Halcionne, Halcyonne
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Halcyon
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.