Tyro

Tyro for boys

In Greek mythology, Tyro featured as a feminine name, borne by a princess whose name was given in reference to her pale, "goat's cheese" complexion. The similar Tyros also appears, worn by a nymph and lover of Heracles, whose name comes from the city of Tyre in Lebanon, which means "rock".

Additionally, as a modern, masculine name, it could be a spin on Tyrone, literally meaning "Land of Eoghan" or more figuratively, "land of the Yew tree", or even a word name, meaning rookie, novice, or beginning.

Tyro for girls

While Tyro has only ever appeared in the US stats for boys, in Greek mythology, it was borne by a princess, who was named for her pale "goat's cheese" complexion. She is notably the grandmother of Jason (as in Jason and the Golden Fleece) and the mother of Pelias, the king who sends Jason on his quest.

There's also a Tyros in Greek mythology, a nymph and lover of Heracles, whose name is linked to Tyre in Lebanon, giving it the additional meaning of "rock". This gives the name a purple hue, as Tyros asks for a dress dyed in what became Tyrian purple.
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As cool as Cleo, Lyra, and Calypso, Tyro is a rare option that might appeal to those who enjoy spiky names like Tyler and Tyra, distinctive mythological choices, and names ending in -o. Also used as an English word to mean "rookie" or "beginner", Tyro might additionally be linked to Tyre in Lebanon, meaning "rock".

The name could be pronounced TIE-ro or TIR-o, depending on preference.