Icare

Icare is the French form of Icarus, a name deeply rooted in Greek mythology. The original Greek name, Ikaros (Ἴκαρος), is famously associated with the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. In this myth, Icarus, the son of the master craftsman Daedalus, flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, causing the wax to melt and him to fall into the sea. The name's association with this tragic tale has given it a symbolic meaning related to ambition, recklessness, and the consequences of hubris.

While the myth is ancient, the name 'Icare' itself is primarily used in French-speaking cultures as a direct adoption of the mythological figure. It is not a name with a long history of common usage as a given name in the way many other mythological names are. Its usage tends to be more literary or symbolic, often chosen for its evocative connection to the myth rather than as a traditional family name.