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One of my porcelain dolls when I was a kid was named Philomena. I still love it, though perhaps it’s a bit much on a real child.

Gorgeous, very light, flowy and mature.

I actually like Philomena. I met a baby girl named Philomena Beatrice a while ago. I thought she had a very beautiful name. Philomena is gorgeous, usable, and glamorous. Good quality name.

Philomena is so "old" that it has circled around and become fun again. :-)

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Philippa is obviously the more common feminine Phil- name, but Philomena is still recognizable. I'd opt for Mena as a nickname, though.

This was the name of my great-great-great grandmother! I always thought it was very beautiful, and it's certainly a rare name around here, not even an "old lady" name. I've never met or heard of any living Philomenas. I would definitely use it.

In Italy Filomena conveys old woman all dressed in black. It’s very much fallen out of use.

This message was edited 4/18/2022, 2:35 AM

Inconveniently long, and I don't like the rhythm. The only Philomena I'v ever known was so quiet, she was almost invisible.