How did narcissistic personality disorder its name?

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is named after the Greek myth of Narcissus, a young man who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. This myth symbolizes excessive self-love and an obsession with one's own appearance and status. The term was introduced in the early 20th century by psychoanalysts to describe individuals who exhibit grandiOSity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. The name reflects the core characteristics of the disorder, highlighting the self-centered and inflated self-image of those affected.