Persephone

Girl's name

Persephone is derived from the Greek name Περσεφόνη (Persephone), possibly meaning "destroyer of light" from Greek πέρθω (pertho) "to destroy" and φῶς (phos) "light".

U.S. births in 2023 381 Rising
Peak year 2022

Appears In These Collections

Mythological Unique Beautiful

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Persephone Swales-Dawson - Actress known for "Hollyoaks."
  • Persephone Ma - Model and social media influencer.
  • Persephone Miel - Journalist and media development expert.
  • Persephone Wynn - Author of romance novels.
  • Persephone Yavanna the Entwife - Blogger and Tolkien enthusiast.

Sisters for Persephone

Girl names closely related to Persephone

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Brothers for Persephone

Boy names closely related to Persephone

Atreus Atticus Lucian Raiden Cash Zayden Zane Samson

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