Galaxy

GAL-uhk-see'GAL-uk-see'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
Expansive

MEANING

A large system of starsStellar remnantsInterstellar gasDustAnd dark matterBound together by gravity.

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'galaxias', meaning 'milky', referring to the Milky Way.

CULTURAL NOTES

The concept of galaxies is pivotal in astronomy and cosmology, symbolizing vastness and mystery.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term 'galaxy' has been used since the early 17th century to describe star systems beyond our own.

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FAQs About Galaxy

The name Galaxy means "A large system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity." in English.
Galaxy has Greek origins. Derived from the Greek word 'galaxias', meaning 'milky', referring to the Milky Way.
Galaxy is pronounced GAL-uhk-see (GAL-uk-see). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Galaxy include Gal, Lexi.
Some middle name ideas for Galaxy include James, Lee, Quinn, Drew, Morgan.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Galaxy include Nebula, Cosmos, Luna, Orion.
The most common spelling is Galaxy. Alternative spellings include Galaxi, Galaxie.