Spyro

The first name Spyro is an anglicized form of Spyridon, whose exact origin is uncertain. In a figurative sense, the name is often interpreted as 'the basket maker' or 'the miracle worker'.

What does the name Spyro mean?

Spyro, a masculine first name, is an anglicized variant of Spyridon. The origins are not clearly defined. Translated, this name means 'the basket maker' or 'the miracle worker'. It may derive from the Ancient Greek spurídion (σπυρίδιον), which means 'basket', 'laundry basket', 'small basket', or 'gift basket', or from the Latin spiritus, which means 'spirit' or 'soul'. The name gained recognition through Saint Spyridon, who served as the bishop of Trimythos in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Other variants include Spiridon, Spiro, Spyros, Spiros, and Espiridion. The feminine form Spyridoula is also common.

Where does the name Spyro come from?

The etymology of Spyro can be traced back to Ancient Greek and means 'the basket maker'. The Ancient Greek word spurídion (σπυρίδιον) stands for basket, laundry basket, small basket, or gift basket. The Latin word spiritus, meaning 'spirit' or 'soul', is also relevant. The languages in which the name appears are English and Greek.

How do you pronounce Spyro?

Spyro is pronounced like 'Spi-ro'.

When is the name day of Spyro?

The name day for Spyro is celebrated on December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Spyro is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. The best ranking Spyro achieved was in 1988, reaching 1,891st place in the Canadian name charts. From 1980 to 2024, Spyro was given as a first name in Canada fewer than 10 times, placing it at 4,809th. In the last ten years, this name has not been given there anymore.

Famous people

• Spyro Kyropoulos (German physicist)
• Spyro the Dragon (superhero)