Persephone
Persephone is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “bringer of destruction.” It ranked #570 in the United States in 2025. Persephone was the Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld, central to the myth explaining the seasons.
how do you pronounce Persephone?
per-SEF-oh-nee
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what does Persephone mean?
The name Persephone means “bringer of destruction.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Persephone was the Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld, central to the myth explaining the seasons. The graphic novel 'Lore Olympus' has fueled a modern renaissance for this dramatic, melodic name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #570 |
| 2023 | #635 |
| 2022 | #710 |
| 2021 | #790 |
| 2020 | #879 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Persephone?
- Persephone (Greek goddess of spring and the underworld)
- Persephone (Lore Olympus character)
- Persephone (The Matrix character)
what names are similar to Persephone?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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