Persephone

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Goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. (Greek)

What does Persephone mean?

Greek: Goddess of spring and queen of the underworld.. In Greek mythology, Persephone is the daughter of Demeter and the wife of Hades, representing the cycle of life and death.

Is Persephone a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Persephone in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Persephone in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Persephone suit?

Elegant

Myth & legend

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Persephone

When Persephone arrived at daycare, the other dogs wondered if she’d bring spring treats or just rule the toy kingdom! Either way, they knew they were in for a legendary playtime.

Names similar to Persephone

Ambrosia — Meaning 'immortal' or 'divine food' in Greek mythology.Amrita — A Sanskrit name meaning 'immortal' or 'nectar of immortality'.Antigone — Name of a tragic heroine in Greek mythology.Apollo — God of the sun, music and light.Athina — Greek name derived from Athena, goddess of wisdom.Calypsa — A variation of Calypso, linked to Greek mythology.Elara — Name of a lover of Zeus in Greek mythology.Elysia — Means 'blissful' or 'from Elysium' in Greek.

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