Meaning & Origin
The god of the West Wind.
Zephyr is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, from Zephyros, the Greek god of the west wind, meaning 'west wind' or 'gentle breeze.' In Greek mythology, Zephyr was the mildest and most beloved of the four wind gods.
Nature-inspired names have surged in American naming, and Zephyr sits at the intersection of mythology, natural imagery, and cool unconventionality. It's been used by a handful of celebrities and carries an airy, free-spirited quality that feels genuinely distinctive without being unrecognizable.