Girl name · Greek
Persephone
“bringer of destruction”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Persephone.
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About the name
Persephone is Greek — read by the ancients as "bringer of destruction," softened by her story into spring itself: the maiden who divides her year between the underworld and the living earth, making winter and summer as she goes.
Persephone has climbed into the American top 600 — the dark-romantic revival's queen of both kingdoms.
Four pomegranate syllables with Percy and Sephy as keys. It pairs well with short middles (Persephone Mae, Persephone Wren). On our vibe map it is Mythological at dual-throne rank with Dark Academia winters and Whimsical springs.
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Is Persephone a boy or girl name?
Persephone is traditionally a girl name of Greek origin. It ranked #735 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Persephone mean?
Persephone means “bringer of destruction” of Greek origin. Persephone is Greek — read by the ancients as "bringer of destruction," softened by her story into spring itself: the maiden who divides her year between the underworld and the living earth, making winter and summer as she goes.
Where does the name Persephone come from?
Persephone is Greek in origin. Persephone has climbed into the American top 600 — the dark-romantic revival's queen of both kingdoms.
What are common nicknames for Persephone?
Percy, Sephy, Persie, and Sef — the short-forms parents most often use for Persephone.
How popular is Persephone?
Persephone ranked #735 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which keeps it recognisable but uncommon.
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