Parthenope

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Pronounced the same way as Penelope. It was the name of Florence Nightingale's sister I've just watched the programme about her and spotted it there.
I think I really like it and although I like Penelope there are so many in my neck of the woods.

Please give honest opinions
thanks

It's bonkers.

And why do you think it's never been heard of since?

" The name of a siren who, in desperation at not seducing Ulysses with her voice, threw herself into the sea and died. Her body washed up on the shores of Naples; the Italian city, therefore, is sometimes referred to by the name of the lost siren"

hmmm - nice

So its pronounced Parth en o pee? Sounds a bit like you have a lisp when saying it.

It sounds like a boys name and I most people think its pronounced parth en ope.

The meaning is off putting so big fat no from me.

It's certainly unusual but if you like it, go for it!

I do think it's a bit odd that so many people think that everyone must choose from this little pool of 'acceptable' names, when there are so many unused or forgotten names to choose from.

No

nope

No.It's awful.

If its pronounced the same way as Penelope AND there are so many Penelopes in your neck of the woods then why on earth would you want it anyway?

Horrible. Penelope is nice, though.

I like it.

I really dislike it.

Isn't the Parthenope in Athens?

You what?

I think Penelope is better. Calliope or Persephone could be alternatives?

Don't.

Not.

Ever.

Gunner - no Parthenope comes from Greek Mythology, but she came crashing down and was washed up near Naples which is in Italy..........but Naples was called Parthenope by the Greeks........who built it

It sounds a bit like "parp" - sorry.

In fact it sounds a bit like "parp and a pee" - a bit teaseworthy. Sorry, it's horrible when you have a name you love and everyone rubbishes it.

It sounds like an ailment you wouldn't want to have.