Myron (given name)
For other uses, see Myron (disambiguation).
Myron is a masculine given name used in English-speaking countries. This use was originally in honor of the ancient Greek sculptor Myron (Greek Μύρων), whose name meant "myrrh, perfume" in ancient Greek. [1] Myron was fairly popular as a male given name in the United States during the early part of the 20th century. The popularity of the name declined during the 1960s and it is very rare today to see young people with the name Myron. The female equivalent of Myron is considered to be Myra.
Notable persons
- Myron Walter Drabowsky, American major league baseball pitcher
- Myron Waldman, animator and director at Fleischer Studios and Famous Studios.
- Samuel Myron Groebner, Talmudic scholar and musician
References
- ↑ Evans, C.K. (2006). The Great Big Book of Baby Names. Publications International Ltd.