Girl name · Greek
Echo
“reverberating sound; nymph”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Echo — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Echo is Greek — the nymph cursed to repeat only others' last words, who faded to pure voice for love of Narcissus — the ancient world's meditation on sound, longing, and being heard.
Rare but rising with the mythological wave's moodier wing, Echo is a name that is also an acoustic phenomenon.
Two syllables that answer themselves. It pairs well with grounded middles (Echo Jane, Echo Marguerite). On our vibe map it is Mythological with Celestial reverb and Whimsical repeat — the name you hear twice.
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All Greek names →Echo — common questions
Is Echo a boy or girl name?
Echo is traditionally a girl name of Greek origin.
What does the name Echo mean?
Echo means “reverberating sound; nymph” of Greek origin. Echo is Greek — the nymph cursed to repeat only others' last words, who faded to pure voice for love of Narcissus — the ancient world's meditation on sound, longing, and being heard.
Where does the name Echo come from?
Echo is Greek in origin. Rare but rising with the mythological wave's moodier wing, Echo is a name that is also an acoustic phenomenon.
How popular is Echo?
Echo did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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