Classical names whose English spelling hides a Greek or Latin ending.
Persephoneper-SEF-uh-nee
Four syllables — the final E is sounded.
Hermioneher-MY-uh-nee
Same pattern: the E at the end is spoken.
Achillesuh-KIL-eez
The CH is a hard K.
PsycheSY-kee
Silent P, and the E is sounded.
CirceSUR-see
Soft C twice.
Ouroborosoo-ROB-uh-ross
The serpent eating its tail.
NikeNY-kee
The goddess — and the brand — are two syllables.
Terpsichoreterp-SIK-uh-ree
Muse of dance; CH is a K.
Melpomenemel-POM-uh-nee
Muse of tragedy.