Philomel

lover of song, nightingale

GenderGirlOriginGreekSay itFIL-oh-melPopularityextremely rare, poetic
Pronounced FIL-oh-mel

About the name Philomel

Philomel comes from Greek mythology, referring to a woman transformed into a nightingale and forever linked to song. It has a lyrical, literary beauty.

Lyrical, sensitive, and quietly artistic.

Fun fact

In Greek mythology, Philomela was transformed into a nightingale, a bird celebrated for its beautiful song.

Nicknames for Philomel

PhilMel

Variations

PhilomelaPhilomeneFilomena

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