What does Parthenope mean?

Parthenope as a girls' name 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.

STARTS WITH Pa-

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, mythology, sea

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How popular is Parthenope?

Parthenope is a rare given name for females and a unique last name too for all people. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Arthene, Cathenne, Marthena, Marthine, Panthea, Pantheia, Pantheya (see Panthea), Parmenia, Parmenya (see Parmenia), Partheenia (see Parthenia), Parthena, Parthenia, Parthenie, Parthinia, Pashelle, Pathina, Pathinia (see Parthenia), Patience, Patient, Patienzia, Patreece, Patreice, Pattee, Paulene, Paxten, Penelope▲, Pennelope, Phenice, Provence and Prudence▼. These names tend to be more commonly used than Parthenope.