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Persephone

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Vivadita · 09/06/2019 18:26

Is it a bit pretentious? Would the Greek mythology put you off?

Expecting DD2 soon and DH likes Persephone but Im worried it’s got negative connotations. DD1 is Eleanor

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ProperVexed · 15/06/2019 16:54

Absolutely love it. It was on my list but I had boys!

llangennith · 15/06/2019 16:37

I've always loved this name but I know it's a bit like Marmite: people love it or hate it.
Seph or Sephy as a short form. Definitely not Percy🙈

colbyandmontysmum · 15/06/2019 16:34

I agree! Percy is an adorable nickname.

diddlediddle · 12/06/2019 10:04

Percy is a totally cute nickname for Persephone!

SemperIdem · 12/06/2019 00:29

Really like it.

WittyFool · 11/06/2019 23:59

Persephone is cool & I really like it as a quirky way to get Penny

Strokethefurrywall · 11/06/2019 22:33

I know quite a few Persephone and I love it. Not pretentious at all (at least not in the country I live in).

They either get called Seph or Persey...

Cornishmum00 · 11/06/2019 22:29

I like it, i know of one who is now 16 she has never been called anything but her full name

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Vivadita · 11/06/2019 22:21

What's the point of naming your child Persephone but only using Sephy?

Just go for Sephy

Nicknames are organic and are formed over time, not planned ahead

I don’t like Sephy, it was other posters who were suggesting it in their responses. Actually one of the things putting me off the name is the fact I know it’ll be shortened

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lovelychops · 11/06/2019 21:07

OP I think it's lovely. Definitely not pretentious compared to some of the rubbish that always gets trotted out (esp on the boys name threads). If you like it use it.

LazyLizzy · 11/06/2019 21:04

What's the point of naming your child Persephone but only using Sephy?

Just go for Sephy.

Nicknames are organic and are formed over time, not planned ahead.

Minkies11 · 11/06/2019 21:02

I think Eleanor and Persephone sound really good together! I have a slightly kooky similar name and love that my mum was brave enough to go for it .

WanderingTrolley1 · 11/06/2019 21:01

Oh dear. Yes, very pretentious.

Iknowacrackingowlsanctuary · 11/06/2019 20:57

I love it! Along with Seraphina and Penelope. All 3 vetoed by DP, doesn’t matter anyway because we ended up having 2 boys

TrySinging · 11/06/2019 20:46

I absolutely love it. I'd have called my DD Persephone but my own name is Stephanie and we felt it sounded too similar.

Mintypea5 · 11/06/2019 20:45

DH vetoed it for us but I secretly love it

rachelgrace · 11/06/2019 20:42

In Noughts and Crosses Persephone goes by Sephy, which is quite nice and sounds more like a “normal” name if you know what I mean. So you could name her Persephone and shorten it to Sephy??

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Vivadita · 11/06/2019 18:09

Mmmm largely positive responses here! DH will be pleased

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tisonlymeagain · 11/06/2019 12:02

I love it but I don't think DP would ever go for it!

Pinkmouse6 · 11/06/2019 12:00

Pretentious.

PersephonePitstop · 10/06/2019 20:32

I like it Grin

sakura06 · 10/06/2019 20:28

I like it and like 'Seph' as a shortening. I'm not familiar with the myth though.

wwwwwwwwwwwwww · 10/06/2019 20:06

Love it! She might be Sephy though.

FartnissEverbeans · 10/06/2019 17:50

I absolutely LOVE it and would seriously consider it if I were having a daughter.

I hate Percy though so that puts me off. Sephy is great though.

Lavenderblues · 10/06/2019 14:03

I love Persephone- beautiful and classy! A really interesting and memorable name.

What on earth does 'pretentious' even mean? Pretending to be interested in Greek literature? Pretending you are Greek?
What if you simply love the name?