Names like Persephone
If Persephone is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Persephone has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Selene, Theodora, Calliope and Georgina.
24 girl names like Persephone
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- Selene#623Selene means "moon".Also GreekSame “-ne” ending
- Theodora#726Theodora means "gift of God." It combines "theos" (God) and "doron" (gift).Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Calliope#451Calliope means "beautiful voice".Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Georgina#689Georgina means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It's the feminine form of George.Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Elaine#305The name Elaine means 'bright' or 'shining light'.Also GreekSame “-ne” ending
- Kataleya#459Kataleya is related to Katherine, meaning "pure."Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Elina#764This name means 'bright' or 'shining light.' It's often associated with warmth and…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Nellie#533Nellie is often a shortened version of names like Eleanor or Helen.Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Evangeline#147It means "bearer of good news" or "gospel".Also GreekSame “-ne” ending
- Katalina#430Katalina is a variation of Katherine, meaning "pure".Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Penny#740Penny is often a shortened form of Penelope, which means "weaver".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Andie#650Andie is often a shortened version of names like Andrea or Alexandra.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Halo#613A halo is a circle of light that is often seen above the heads of saints or angels in…Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Daphne#178Daphne means 'laurel' or 'bay tree'.Also GreekSame “-ne” ending
- Cleo#577The name Cleo means 'glory' or 'fame'.Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Rhea#639Rhea was a Titan goddess in Greek mythology, often associated with motherhood and…Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Ophelia#264Ophelia's meaning is uncertain, but it is often associated with "help."Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Analeia#514This name is often considered a variation of names meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It can…Also Greek4 syllables
- Xyla#763Xyla is derived from the Greek word 'xylon', which means 'wood'.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Lenora#539Lenora means "light." It's often considered a short form of Eleanor or Helen, names that…Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Drew#706Drew means "strong" or "manly." It's a short form of Andrew.Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Azalea#278Azalea is named after the flowering shrub, known for its beautiful blooms.Also GreekRising, like Persephone
- Phoenix#534A mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Phoebe#157Phoebe means "bright" or "radiant." It's associated with the Greek god Apollo's twin…Also Greek
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- What names are similar to Persephone?
- Names with a similar style to Persephone include Selene, Theodora, Calliope, Georgina, Elaine and Kataleya.
- How are these names matched to Persephone?
- Each name is compared with Persephone on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Persephone has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
- What other Greek names are like Persephone?
- Selene, Theodora, Calliope, Georgina and Elaine share Persephone's Greek roots.