Narcissus
Pronunciation: [ n-ahrs-IHS-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Narcissus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 11 babies have been named Narcissus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Narcissus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,136 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,136
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Narcissus
Narcissus is a girl name .
Narcissus is currently ranked #39,136 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Narcissus include Nar, Narc, Narcy, Narcie, Narci, Narciy, Narciie, Sus, Susy, Susie, Ssus, and Nay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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