Parthenope - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Parthenope \p(a)-rtheno-pe, par-the-nope\ is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: name of a Siren, who threw herself into the sea when she failed to lure Odysseus to his death. Also the original name for the Italian city of Naples. The name was also borne by Florence Nightingale's sister.

Baby names that sound like Parthenope are Parthenie, Parthenia and Parthena.

Parthenope is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Parthenope. Click here to compare Parthenope with related baby names.