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[Opinions] Tryphena
Just came across this in a friend's family tree. Not sure if it's pronounced TRIFF-en-a or tri-PHE-na, and I can't decide whether I like it or not, but it's quite interesting. She also had a Philadelphia, which I would probably like a lot if it weren't for the cream cheese. WDYT?

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Those are both really cool. Where they Greek or just Hellenophiles?
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Tryphena reminds me of something-- a chemical compound or a medical condition or something. I can't place it. It's pretty enough sounding, but it looks too clinical for me. I once met a woman named Adelphi (a DEL fee, not a del fye like the town in NY) that I thought was pretty. Philadelphia has a nice sound, and a great meaning, but yeah, I just think of the city. I probably wouldn't name a kid Chicago or Baltimore for the same reason. But then, Boston is apparently climbing the charts for kids these days and Austin and Dallas are already established, so why not?
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Cool :) I like it. I'm guessing try-PHE-na...
Philadelphia is interesting. It would be cool without the cream cheese :P Delphia though... hmm...
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I love Philadelphia and everything about it! Cream cheese would be the least of my worries as it is so delicious!! I would be more worried about the crazy sports teams.
I would pronunce Tryphena tri-PHE-na ... its intreseting I agree I can't decide if its a yes or no. It reminds me of a medicine but I love the fact its a T name.
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