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It's fun, but I don't think it will ever get popular. While most people are familiar with the stories of Persephone and Penelope, few have heard of Parthenope.

I don't. It's very clunky sounding.

I don't think we have talked about it.

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I have no problem with the sound of it, and if people don't think about it as anything other than "cool sounding classical mythology name" then sure it could see some usage. I wouldn't really think about it - if I met one I'd just think it was self-conscious but basically nice. But I wouldn't favor it to use myself... since it does make me think of "parthenogenesis" (biological term). So, virginity... Eh.
And I'm not liking the meaning because it seems to clearly refer to a siren. Ick... it's like Lorelei only worse because it's so specific. Creepy. If it had ever had any usage for real women, then that might not bother me ... but I don't think it has. Mermaids and sirens are gross. I think the HP movie portrayal really nailed them, in some ways.

This message was edited 10/20/2020, 9:19 PM

It seems like something I would love, but it’s just okay. The “parth” part makes me think of a skinny old lady with pursed lips and a stick up her butt, probably because of the mother from Showboat. Although in her case, Parthy was short for Parthenia. (Which, in an ironic twist, I kind of like.)

This message was edited 10/20/2020, 11:27 AM

I love the name Partnenope!

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I, luckily, don’t see it ever getting popular

nope

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It looks like Parthe - nope. I know this is not the correct pronunciation, but it may keep it from becoming popular.

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Persephone and Penelope are well known characters from myth that most westerners are exposed to at some point in their lives. Parthenope was one of the Sirens in Greek mythology. While many people know about the Siren's luring sailors to their deaths, they probably cannot name one without Google.

I don't think it will, because not many people have heard of it. I had it on my list for a while, after I heard it on an audio tape (in the context of Naples). I still like it.

I normally love Greek Mythology names, but I have to pass on Parthenope (as well as Parthenia), and it's entirely because of "parth."

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Arthur is about the only name I can tolerate with the "arth" sound, and I can't say for certain why. But the "parth" names give me the same vibe as Martha, which is a name I have never, ever warmed up to.

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Obscure / semi-obscure Greek Mythology names I actually like:

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Thaïs
Persephone
Hera (only heard of this occurring once in real life)
Olympia (does this count?)
Phoenix
Antigone
Elektra
Nephele
Pandora
Gaia
Eos (this was brought up on the board recently)
Circe
Eurydice (about the only name I like with the Eu- beginning)
Ismene
Nausicaä
Xanthe
Medusa (yes, I said it)
&
Ares

It kinda reminds me of cantaloupe. But, it’s pretty damn nice if you ask me.

No, don't like it at all

I like the meaning. Its pretty.

Adore

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It's an exceptionally beautiful name. I love the meaning, too -- so poetic!

I love Parthenope, it’s absolutely stunning. I don’t think it’ll ever be as popular as Penelope but I can see it rising a little bit.

It’s a shame that we barely have! It really is a hidden gem. Very striking and exotic, yet elegantly poetic at the same time. Plus, it’s from mythology!
I doubt it’ll get popular, though, seeing as it’s a bit too obscure for most parents. They might start looking to Calliope, Alcyone, and maybe even Antigone once they get bored of Persephone, though.

I have.

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LOVE THIS NAME.

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It's not even my style, but I would marry it, and have its babies. Way better than Persephone or Penelope.