English · Unisex name
Lyric
“words of a song”
About the name Lyric
Lyric is a unisex name taken from the English word lyric, which refers to the words of a song. The word goes back through Latin lyricus to the Greek lyra, the lyre, because lyric poetry was originally sung to that instrument. As a given name it belongs to the group of English word names drawn from music, alongside Melody, Harmony and Cadence, and it is commonly used in artistic and musical contexts. Lyrique and Lyrik are occasional alternative spellings.
- Meaning
- words of a song
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- LEER-ik(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Lyric
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Middle names for Lyric
- Lyric Skye
- Lyric Rose
- Lyric Jade
- Lyric Faith
- Lyric Reign
Questions about Lyric
- What does Lyric mean?
- Lyric is an English name meaning "words of a song".
- How do you pronounce Lyric?
- Lyric is pronounced LEER-ik, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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