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The name Persephone - problems?

27 replies

patternedcarpet · 05/03/2010 16:32

For our first dd we are thinking of the name Persephone. I'm liking the nickname Seffy and dh likes it too.

I may be overthinking this, but I worry that the pronunciation won't be universally known and may cause embarrassment to those who don't.
There is also the problem that it will be seen as pretentious or poncy. I used to think this and wondered if this is still the case?

Ok, so what do you think?

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shonaspurtle · 05/03/2010 17:03

I think it's pretty, and as someone whose name is by no stretch of the imagination spelled phonetically, I can assure you that people will not be embarrassed if they mispronounce it.

As long as you're fine with some people (although I think most people will be ok) not spelling/pronouncing it correctly, then go for it.

number2please · 05/03/2010 16:57

i think people will know how to pronounce.

personally i think it is a bit posh sounding and not very 2010.

everyone has their own opinions though but personally do not think it is a pretty girls name like others out there.