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Ione

eye-OH-nee

Popularity

#8114

falling

Letters

4

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

9,989

Peak Year

#367 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Greek word for "violet flower". In Greek mythology, Ione was a sea nymph.

Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ione Skye

    British-American actress

  • Ione Barger

    American author

Spelling Variations

Ionia

Similar Names

ChloePhoebeZoeAriadne

Personality Traits

CreativeArtisticSensitiveGentle

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