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Comments and insights on the name Apollonia

The French form is Apolline.

Personal experiences with the name Apollonia

My parents told me I was named after 'a princess'. I later found out they had actually gotten the name from Apollonia Kotero, who they knew only as Prince's girlfriend in the 80s.
I like the name, but some people try and stress every syllable and it sounds a bit of a mouthful. I prefer when people say APP-uh-loh-nya, rather than APP-pull-OH-nee-ah.

Nicknames for Apollonia

Apple
Polly
Lonia
Nia
Lia
Pia
Ania
Allie

Meanings and history of the name Apollonia

Female form of the Greek name Apollo. The meaning is disputed.

Famous real-life people named Apollonia

St. Apollonia of Alexandria, patron of toothache sufferers
Apollonia, singer, model and actress (born Patricia Kotero)

Apollonia in song, story & screen

Character in The Godfather: Stunningly beautiful girl Michael Corleone meets and marries while hiding in Sicily