Philomella
ph(i)-lo-mella,
philom(el)-la
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Lover of fruit; Lover of songs
From their favorite foods to their most-loved nursery rhymes, there will be many things that make baby Philomella smile. A feminine moniker, Philomella is a double l respelling of the Greek Philomela. It begins with philos, a Greek element meaning "lover" or "friend." Philomella's second element could stem from melon, meaning "fruit," or melos, meaning "song," just two of many things your Philomella might adore! With definitions like "lover of fruit" and "lover of songs," Philomella is a fitting choice for a tiny tot who embraces life's sweetest and most harmonious moments.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Philomela, May 2020
Name Doctor, Philomela
WordSense Dictionary, Philomela
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 250
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