Quick answer
Pyrrhus is a boy name with Greek roots meaning "flame-coloured, red".
Pronunciation: English /ˈpɪɹ.əs/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Greek name Πύρρος (Pyrrhos) meaning "flame-coloured, red", related to πῦρ ( pyr ) meaning "fire". This was another name of Neoptolemus the son of Achilles. This was also the name of a 3rd-century BC king of Epirus who was famed for his victorious yet costly battles against Rome.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology, ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Πύρρος