Burning or shining
Ethon is a rare name derived from the Greek word 'aithon', which signifies a burning or blazing quality. In Greek mythology, it is the name of the eagle sent by Zeus to torment Prometheus, as well as one of the horses that pulled the chariot of the sun god Helios.
Less common today
Ethon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,796 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The eagle sent by Zeus to punish Prometheus · Greek Mythology
One of the four horses of Helios · Greek Mythology
