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Help[Opinions] Re: Parthenope (ETA)
in reply to a message by insane romantic
[Wow. The first thing I see is Parthenope and Elsa threads. This is going to be a good week.]
I adore Parthenope, "par-THEN-uh-pee." Florence Nightingale had a sister named Parthenope. They were both named after cities in Italy (Florence and Naples) -- not sure if they were born there or not. The first time I heard that I felt sorry for Florence's sister. But then the name grew on me and it now makes Florence look positively dull in comparison.
Sadly, Parthenope and Persephone are much too similar for siblings. I would use either one in real life, just not both.
ETA: As for the pronunciation, I should add that I got it from a TV documentary about Florence Nightingale and her sister. It was a British announcer, but I doubt it would be pronounced any differently here in the U.S. It's got the same rhythm as Penelope and Persephone. I find it utterly beautiful.
I adore Parthenope, "par-THEN-uh-pee." Florence Nightingale had a sister named Parthenope. They were both named after cities in Italy (Florence and Naples) -- not sure if they were born there or not. The first time I heard that I felt sorry for Florence's sister. But then the name grew on me and it now makes Florence look positively dull in comparison.
Sadly, Parthenope and Persephone are much too similar for siblings. I would use either one in real life, just not both.
ETA: As for the pronunciation, I should add that I got it from a TV documentary about Florence Nightingale and her sister. It was a British announcer, but I doubt it would be pronounced any differently here in the U.S. It's got the same rhythm as Penelope and Persephone. I find it utterly beautiful.
This message was edited 7/18/2011, 10:55 AM
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