Name Meaning & Origin
"An enchantress who turned Odysseus's men into pigs."
In Greek mythology, Circe is a witch, sometimes considered a goddess or a nymph. In most accounts, Circe is described as the daughter of the sun god Helios and the Oceanid Perse. Circe was renowned for her vast knowledge of potions and herbs. Through the use of these and a magic wand or staff, she would transform her enemies, or those who offended her, into animals.
In Greek mythology, Circe is a witch, sometimes considered a goddess or a nymph. In most accounts, Circe is described as the daughter of the sun god Helios and the Oceanid Perse. Circe was renowned for her vast knowledge of potions and herbs. Through the use of these and a magic wand or staff, she would transform her enemies, or those who offended her, into animals.…
Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.
Based on 270 US Social Security records
Root element "Circe" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An enchantress who turned Odysseus's men into pigs.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~270 people named Circe in the US. Peaked in 2022 with 34 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Circe is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 6.
Circe is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 270 people in the United States are named Circe. The name peaked in 2022 with 34 recorded uses.
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