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I pronounce Circe as SIR-see, which is the anglicized pronunciation. If I were in Greece I would use Kirke (pronounced KEER-kuh), but I feel like if I used it in the states she would get called Kirk all the time and mistaken for a man on paperwork.

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Aside from pronunciation issues, my main concern for Circe is whether it's usable at all. Circe from mythology is seen as a wicked temptress (like Eve, but pagan and magical), in both literature and popular culture. Plus, with the "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series (and the TV adaptation "Game of Thrones") we have Cersei Lannister, who is... a crazy b*tch.

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So... what do people think of Circe as a name? My current combo is Circe Eloise, but I'm open to other suggestions.

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