Name Meaning & Origin
""Ligeia" is an early short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1838"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
"Ligeia" is an early short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1838. The story follows an unnamed narrator and his wife Ligeia, a beautiful and intelligent raven-haired woman. She falls ill, composes "The Conqueror Worm", and quotes lines attributed to Joseph Glanvill shortly before dying.
"Ligeia" is an early short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1838. The story follows an unnamed narrator and his wife Ligeia, a beautiful and intelligent raven-haired woman. She falls ill, composes "The Conqueror Worm", and quotes lines attributed to Joseph Glanvill shortly before dying.
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
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Root element "Ligeia" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning ""Ligeia" is an early short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1838".
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. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Ligeia in the US. Peaked in 1974 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Ligeia is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.
Ligeia is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Ligeia. The name peaked in 1974 with 5 recorded uses.
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