The name Apollonia is a girl's name of Greek origin. Apollonia and is often added to lists like Unique Baby Names: Unusual and Rare and discussed in our forums with posts like "Love, Like, Lose -- Outlandish/Guilty Pleasures edition!".
From the experts:
This name of a third century Christian martyr has an exotic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain.
St. Apollonia of Alexandria propelled her name into great popularity in the Middle Ages; her name is invoked against toothaches.
Apolonia, one 'l', is the name of a character in John Steinbeck's novel, The Pearl.
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Yessica Says:
Impwood Says:
It's more likely to come from the Indo-European "apelo"; strength.
Impwood Says:
Why not?
Yessica Says:
No.
apple Says:
Just like warning ya'll
apple Says:
My name is apollonia and idj having this name is hard considering how people tease
Zoey_Artemisia Says:
Hate to spoil the name, but Apollonia means 'destroyer'.
Giinkies Says:
I really like this name. It is nice, long, pretty and a Saints name.
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I just don't like it. Or Apollo as a name in general.
Sound's odd to me.