Why Philomena Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Philomena” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Philomena” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Anemolihp.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Nameolpih.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Philomena

The true meaning of ‘Philomena’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Philomena is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to enjoy a good life and have a good time. Your feeling of happiness and enjoyment of life makes you famous and liked by many. Perhaps this is the reason why you are a natural flirt. You are an entertainer and thrive on expressing your feelings or opinions to others. There is a good mental and emotional balance in your personality.

When people hear the name Philomena, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.

You learn quickly and like to broaden your knowledge about any topic under the sun. You are reserved, secretive, and yet you give off an excellent first impression to others. You have a great common sense but can be easily annoyed and do not want to wait for too long for something. Try to be more generous with your time.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Philomena Popular?

“Philomena” is not a popular baby girl’s name in New Jersey as reported in the 2017 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only nine babies in New Jersey have the same name as you in 2017. A total of only 92 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1922 with a total of 308 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Philomena” was recorded 9,736 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Philomenas to occupy the country of Saint Pierre & Miquelon with an estimated population of 5,840.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 10 newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past six decades (1964 to 2023), the name “Philomena” was recorded 1,634 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Philomena, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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