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Philomela is my favorite, but I like them all a good bit. I'd love to see any of them actually used, somewhere!

Philomena, as long as it's followed by something sensible:

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Philomena Catherine
Philomena Margaret

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etc.

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This name could easily be pushed over the edge by an overzealously fanciful middle name when it really doesn't need to be.

Philomena but....

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Philomene is my favorite Phil- name.

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I absolutely love it.

I admire all of those names, though I'm most fond of Philomena.

Not a fan, mainly because in two books I have read, there were awful characters called Philomena. That doesn't mean it's a horrible name though, and each to their own, I guess...

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Out of the names listed, however, I would say Philomel is the best choice, as it is the most unusual and doesn't sound quite as stuffy as the others.

The only one I like of the three is Philomela. I have it on my long list.

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I like that it has substance and is also a pretty and feminine name.

This message was edited 3/3/2009, 10:47 PM

Philomena, hands down. Both Philomela and Philomel sound awkward to me. Philomena is lovely.

Philomena, then Philomel, then Philomela. They're all great though :)