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Love it. Love the sound, meaning, and nicknames (Philo, Mena, Minnie). Would use it in a heartbeat.

I love her mythological heritage; sad yet eternal.

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This message was edited 8/29/2018, 6:58 PM

I think it's awesome when I see other people using it. I prefer shorter names myself, and don't love Philomena's nicknames. The -mina just feels like too much. But I love the meaning and history.

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I know a triplet Philomena with sisters Isabella & Odilia. Another little Philomena I know has two older brothers Dominic & Blaise.

I like it. I knew a Philomena nn Phil, and it definitely worked for her. I think it’s strong, beautiful, and interesting but still usable.

Very religious, probably Catholic, inconveniently long, clunky rhythm. Not a fave.

I love it because it's operatic but grounded. I prefer Philomela, though.

The meaning is nicer than the sound I think. I don't really like 'phil'names

My husband had an aunt named Philomena, always called so, never nick-named.This in a very nick-name-y family
I kind of like the name. If forced to use it, I could.

I love it! It's a bit more of a guilty pleasure name than an actual option for me, but I think it's lovely and would love to see it on a little girl.

I think it's nice, but I like Philomène even more.

I quite like it. I like the sound and the look of it, so I think it's a good name.