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Lyric

/ LEER-ik /

unisex

Meaning

Words to a song; lyre-like

Origin

Greek

Lyric comes from the Greek 'lyrikos', referring to poetry accompanied by a lyre. It is a musical word name that suggests artistry, harmony, and expression. Like Story and Melody, it rose in popularity during the late 20th century as parents looked to the arts for naming inspiration.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Lyric.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ISFP
15.8%
INFP
14.1%
ENFP
12.8%
INFJ
11.2%
ENFJ
9.4%
ESFP
8.5%
ENTP
7.6%
INTP
6.8%
ISFJ
5.4%
INTJ
3.7%
ESTP
2.1%
ISTP
1.4%
ESFJ
0.8%
ENTJ
0.2%
ISTJ
0.1%
ESTJ
0.1%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Lyric is seen as 'creative' and 'soulful'. It has a rhythmic, melodic quality that feels effortlessly cool. It is particularly popular in the US, used with nearly equal frequency for boys and girls, fitting the trend for non-traditional, evocative word names.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

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Lyric Ross

American actress known for the series This Is Us (b. 2003)

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Lyric Lewis

American actress and comedian known for A.P. Bio (b. 1985)

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Lyric Bent

Jamaican-Canadian actor known for Saw and various TV roles (b. 1979)

Sibling Names

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