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Comments for SAPPHO:
From the poetess Sappho, we get the terms "sapphism" and "lesbian" from her home, the Isle of Lesbos.-- gaelruadh19 4/2/2005
Sappho is a beautiful name of a very respected ancient poet. But anyone thinking of using this name should know that 'sapphism' is an obsolete medical term for female homosexuality. Although there is no historical basis for this because from what little is known of her, it seems that Sappho was heterosexual.-- visitor27 11/27/2006
Sappho was, as mentioned, a Greek poetess. She was most likely a member of an aristocratic or similarly powerful Greek family, and was born in the late 700's B.C. To me, this is a lovely name, and a very pretty meaning.-- Kekepania 1/2/2007
Sappho was an amazing woman and highly respected in her own lifetime as a magnificent poet. Some thought her a poetic goddess and Plato called her the "Tenth Muse".
Sappho was married and bore one daughter, Kleis. Since her love poems addressed both men and women it was likely she was bisexual.-- Anonymous User 9/19/2007
Despite the 'o' at the end, this name sounds very feminine. The name sounds quite exquisite in a way, but also a bit foreign, and having the name would be hard in this world of heterosexist tyranny. It would seem like a statement rather than the case of liking the sound of it, and even though many agree with me that lesbian love is a beautiful thing, people might still assume you're some type of separatist weirdo.-- slight night shiver 5/5/2008
I don't know what it is about this name. Maybe the history behind it. Maybe that I like sapphires. I don't know--but I like it.-- erb816 6/2/2009
Pretty. I don't really like the way the 'o' on the end meshes with the name though. I'd also be afraid that people would see me as some man-hating jerk trying to make a statement if I named a girl this.-- Wilted 6/17/2009
I don't like this name. The O at the end makes it look ugly, and the association with lesbians is quite strong. It would lead to a lot of teasing when people find out about the historical Sappho.-- bananarama 9/24/2009
Sounds more like it could be a nickname for Sapphire/Sapphira.-- Anonymous User 2/4/2010
It just think it's ugly and nothing more... sorry.-- Hai_fisch 4/9/2011
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