What origin is the name Persephone?

Persephone comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Persephone a popular name?

Persephone is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Persephone?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Persephone — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Persephone

Q: Is Persephone a rare name?

Yes. Persephone does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Persephone

Persephone

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Persephone is a greek girl's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology identifying the daughter of Demeter and the queen of the underworld.".

The meaning of Persephone is "A name from Greek mythology identifying the daughter of Demeter and the queen of the underworld." — a girl name of greek origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.