chimaira

Granted, the idea is seductive that Greek χίμαιρα chimaira could simply be a feminine form of χίμαρος chimaros 'he-goat' and ultimately related to χεῖμα cheima 'winter' ie. 'winter goat', as in a young goat that experiences one winter, hence a one-year-old goat.

The Chimaira chimera 2010

While an etymology that reflects the three-ness of the chimaira which would seem to be it's most salient point is attractive, I'd just note that naming the whole for the part is common enough that the standard derivation, while not nearly as compelling, is at least based on a common form of wordplay/metaphor.

The Chimaira chimera 2010

I agree the chimaira -chimaros connection does seem like folk etymology.

The Chimaira chimera 2010