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I like Philomena as a middle name for Mary, but that might just be the Catholic in me. I think it has the geek-chic to make a minor comeback on the coattails of Athena and others like her. It has an elegance to it and a golden sort of feeling. Virgin martyrs are good simple role models, and namesakes have been important to me lately.

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Combinations I like:
Mary Philomena - light and elegant and oh-so-very-Catholic (in a good way)
Philomena Jane - feels a little English countryside to me
Briony Philomena
Philomena Rose
Philomena Therese
Catherine Philomena

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Philomena's brothers could be Damien, Clement, or Vincent. Her sisters might be Agnes, Gloria, or Beata.

This message was edited 7/27/2012, 5:39 PM