Myron

Myron is an ancient Greek name associated with fragrant oil or perfume. Its meaning is more specific than a general description of sweetness, drawing on a word for a scented substance used in the ancient world. The sculptor Myron, active in the fifth century BCE, gives the name a lasting connection with classical art.

The name also continued through Christian naming traditions and appears in the related form Miron. In English, Myron has a vintage character, with a different feel from many of the longer Greek names ending in os or us. Its compact shape carries an unusually sensory meaning, combining an everyday image of fragrance with a history that reaches back to antiquity.