Persephone

Female

Meaning

The queen of the underworld in Greek mythology

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/pəɹˈsɛfəni/

Traits associated with the name Persephone:

Dogs named Persephone tend to be loving, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Persephone?

Naming your dog Persephone suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a creative imagination. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the natural world and the cycles of life.

Is Persephone a good dog name?

Persephone has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Persephone isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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3,046
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Persephone is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Persephone was, in the past month, the 2485th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Persephone is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Persephone was viewed 21 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Persephone's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Persephone is most adored in Hawaii, Kansas and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, California and Pennsylvania.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Persephone.

Most popular breeds named Persephone:

  1. Shih Tzu
  2. Papillon
  3. Golden Retriever

Persephone is found in these categories:

mythical dog names
mythical

She's a Greek goddess, often associated with underworld hounds, making her name fitting for a dog.

Dog names like Persephone:

The wife of the hero odysseus in greek mythology
Petulant
A titan goddess with the gift of prophecy in greek mythology
Ancient
Little Plum
Noble, or high born
Persephone dog name meaning

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