Ismene Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Ismene

Sister of Antigone and daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology, Ismene's name is unlikely to make it in modern times because of its teasability factor. Ismay or Esme would be better bets.

Pronounced is-MEE-nee.

As of October 2026, Ismene ranked #13908 in US births in 2011 SSA.

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sister of Antigone and daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology
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