Please let me formally introduce you to Persephone Jane.
We liked Persephone when I was pregnant with Atticus and it was certainly a front runner girl name. There are several reasons why this is a perfect name:
- Persephone is fierce and feminine. It has an origin in Greek Mythology. It is pretty freaking metal, which was a requirement from Sam, and the name means Bringer of Destruction. I know? Metal is all get out. However, Persephone was also pretty close to her mom, Demeter, and springtime occurred when Hades would release Persephone to visit her mom. She is also the goddess of flowers and growing plants. So we have metal badassery and dainty blossoms. Sounds like the perfect little girl.
- It fits into the name style of our other kids, Hope and Atticus. You may think that Hope certainly isn't Mythological, but let me remind you that it was the only thing left in Pandora's box. Atticus is greek in origin, so Persephone fits right in.
- I HATE traditional nicknames for boy and girl names (Mandy, Will, Tommy, Suzie, bleh....) and I wanted an uncommon nickname. We are going with the nickname of Persy. Atticus can say it, it is unusual without being too weird, and it has an element of androgyny.
- It has versatility. Persephone can go by her full name, Persy, Persy Jane or even PJ.
- Jane is for my three favorite Janes: Jane Eyre, Jane Austen, and Jane Grey.
- I don't think I even need to point out the other obvious literary connection. Truth be told we almost named her Persephone Grey, but apparently there is a trashy fanfic writer with that handle.
7 comments:
Yay!!! I can't wait to see what fierce things you make/knit/crochet for Miss Persephone. LOVE the name. It's fantastic. Congratulations!
I love the name Persy so much!!!!! Congrats again!
Wow...the happiness and excitement that just came flying off this post! You made a pretty much total stranger grin from ear to ear with your joy! Congratulations!!!! And what a beautiful, beautiful name!
Congrats! I love that name! Perfection.
Thanks for the congrats! We are super excited!
Looove. I'm so happy for you. I adore the name and the nickname!
Congratulations! What a great name.
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