The baby name Phorcys is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "FOR-seez".
Phorcys is a Greek name that means "sea monster" or "sea god". In Greek mythology, Phorcys was a primordial sea god and the son of Pontus and Gaia. He was often depicted as a fish-tailed merman with crab claws and a beard made of seaweed. Phorcys was also the father of many sea monsters, including the Gorgons, the Graeae, and the Sirens.
The name Phorcys is typically used for boys. It is pronounced as "FOR-sis" or "FOR-kees". The name is not very common and is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States. However, it has been used in literature and popular culture, such as in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series.
The name Phorcys has its roots in Greek mythology and is derived from the Greek word "phorkys", which means "sea monster". The name is composed of two parts: "phor" meaning "to bear" or "to carry" and "cys" meaning "sea monster". The name is associated with the power and mystery of the sea, making it a unique and intriguing choice for a baby name.