Sophronia

I really like this as a middle name, actually. It has a nice meaning, and I have an ancestor with that name. She went by Fronie. I'm not sure if I'd use it as a first name, but I could definitely picture it on someone of any age.

It's pretty and Ronia is a nice nickname for it.

Old lady dignified.

Very elegant and melodious, and it makes a nice alternative to the popular Sophia.

I absolutely love this name! It is the name of the main character in the book Etiquette and Espionage (which is a great book by the way.) It's so original, unlike a lot of names you hear these days. I wish it was used a bit more often, though, so more people could know about it.

Wow! How nice to see others with the same name. My name is 'SOFOLONIA' which is a Tongan translation of 'SOPHRONIA'. My nickname is 'NIA'. I have always been a bit embarrassed about my unusual name but after reading your comments, I should be proud of having such an unique name! :) Thank you!

This is my great grandmother's name. I wish I'd known her, I bet she was a special lady :)

One of my ancestors had this name, and I first heard it doing family history research. I'd never heard it anywhere else, so I thank the other commenters who provided examples of its use elsewhere.

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It's classic and super uncommon right now, which I love. I think it's great that it lends itself to so many more modern nicknames (Sophie being my favorite). It's flexible and classy.

I think this name is a lovely alternative to the more popular "Sophia", and it has so many good nicknames that it isn't stuffy at all!

Sophie would be a cute nickname too.

I think this is a rather lovely name, really nice, sensible and sophisticated, very usable and should be used more often. :)

This is so beautiful! I agree with what everyone has said to describe this name; eloquent, ethereal, like something out of a storybook. I think Nia would be a great nickname too, or just go by the full Sophronia!

This name manages to be both classic and modern. I love it. I think Sophy would be a nice nickname, too.

I like this name a lot. In my opinion, it's girly, strong, and medieval sounding.

I love this name, as it's my own name, and it's original and not used often, I'm proud to say my name is Sophronia, and glad people like it. :D

Sophronia has a lovely essence (in my eyes, that is). LOVE IT, LOVE IT.
Madam Sofronie was the name of the gypsy hair-seller in the short story "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.

I love this name, it's beautiful. It was one of those names that was surprisingly trendy in 19th century America.

This is such a pretty name, with numerous nickname possibilities, such as Sophri, Phronia, Sonia, Ronia. It's a shame it's not used more often.