77%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage Various (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈhæl.si.ən/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From the name of a genus of kingfisher birds, derived from Greek ἀλκυών (from the same source as Alcyone). Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootalkyonOther Languages & CulturesAlcyone, Alkyone, Halcyone, Halkyone(Greek Mythology) Alcione(Portuguese) People think this name isRate·Details classic formal upper class natural wholesome strong refined strange complex serious Categories animals, Armistead Maupin characters, birds, calmness, English adjectives, English nouns, fauna, Fire Emblem characters, Latin words, nature, peace, Tales of the City characters, word names