The meaning of
Persephone wouldn't deter me from using it. I do think it will continue to rise, as mythological names are trendy now.
Perseus "
Percy" makes me think of
Percy Jackson, I prefer
Percival. I don't mind the "phone" part, because in the case of
Persephone, it's pronounced fə-NEE, which sounds completely different. I like
Penelope, and
Penny is fetching.
Percy is alright.
masculine list:
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079feminine list:
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080