Lyra

Meaning

The lyre — small but storied northern constellation

More

Lyra Belacqua — the lying, fierce, prophesied child of Pullman's His Dark Materials. Also the small northern constellation that houses Vega.

Themes

Questions

What does Lyra mean?

Lyra means The lyre — small but storied northern constellation. It's a name of Greek origin.

Where does the name Lyra come from?

Lyra comes from Greek. It's associated with these themes: Literary, Astronomy, YA.

Is Lyra a boy or girl cat name?

Lyra is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.

Is Lyra a good name for a cat?

Lyra is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Literary, Astronomy, YA. It means "The lyre — small but storied northern constellation." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.