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Persephonie

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Pronounced pur-SEF-uh-nee /pɜːrˈsɛf.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Persephone, the Greek goddess of the underworld and of spring's return (daughter of Demeter). Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A mythic Greek name: Persephonie respells Persephone, goddess of spring's return (said 'pur-SEF-uh-nee'). Rich and lyrical.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA modern respelling of Persephone, the Greek goddess of the underworld and of spring's return (daughter of Demeter). Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2022)#14878 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320062022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Persephonie respells Persephone, the Greek goddess tied to the underworld and to spring. It reads mythic and lyrical — rare in the U.S. (said 'pur-SEF-uh-nee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and lyrical.

Did you know? Persephonie is a modern respelling of Persephone — the Greek goddess of the underworld and of spring's return — a richly mythic, lyrical name, noted honestly (said 'pur-SEF-uh-nee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Persephonie — Persephone respelling

Variations

PersephonePersephanyPersephonei

Nicknames

PersieEffie

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Persephone— the goddess name it respells
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Persephonie mean?

Persephonie is a respelling of Persephone, the Greek goddess of the underworld and spring.

How do you pronounce Persephonie?

It's said pur-SEF-uh-nee /pɜːrˈsɛf.ə.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Persephonie a boy or girl name?

Persephonie is a girl's name.

How popular is Persephonie?

Persephonie is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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