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Is Hades a horrific boys name?

105 replies

JustALittleConfused · 08/04/2014 01:01

That's it really. I've always thought it would be an awesome name and now I'm pregnant and my other half likes it I've been seriously considering it. Thoughts please..?

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tellmyfriendsiminlove · 17/09/2017 02:53

Truly ridiculous.
Embarrassing that you clearly don't know enough about Hades to know the connotations and story.

BlackberryandNettle · 16/09/2017 23:12

It's horrible and would be met with scorn/nervous laughter/disbelief I should think

PandorasXbox · 15/09/2017 06:38

Hades and Poseidon?

Yeah course.

Lemondrop99 · 14/09/2017 15:11

You seem bafflingly defensive Sarah. Have you had a lot of negative comments about your son's name in real life? If you and your son love it, then surely that's all that matters? You say people need to lighten up, but you were the one who raised the topic randomly. Not sure why it's necessary to dig up a 3 year old thread to defend your name choice, nor why you feel the need to pursuade a bunch of random strangers on the internet who will never meet you or your son that he has a brilliant name.... Confused

OrgyofSausages · 14/09/2017 15:05

Mw twins are called Satan and Be'elzebub.

SumAndSubstance · 14/09/2017 14:57

No, it doesn't mean Hell, but it does refer to the god of the Underworld and the dead, to the Underworld itself and, by transference is often used in Ancient Greek to mean death or the grave. It's not cheery!

Sarahrp · 13/09/2017 21:20

It doesn't mean hell, the myth of Hades predates the Christian version of hell by hundreds of years. Do some research.

BeatriceBeaudelaire · 13/09/2017 14:40

I like the above option of Hadrian.
There are other god names which would maybe be nicer - Eros , Helios, Atlas, Castor, Aether, Eleos

Jude66 · 13/09/2017 11:35

Just don't inflict a life on your child of explaining his name means 'Hell'.

Madeyemoodysmum · 12/09/2017 21:53

I like it as a actual sound It has a nice ring. But I couldn't use it unless it's for a black cat or dog.

I also like judas and Jonah

Sarahrp · 12/09/2017 21:51

Well we did and everyone loves it.

DixieNormas · 12/09/2017 21:43

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sk1pper · 12/09/2017 21:35

How about Hadrian instead?

TwoAndTwoEqualsChaos · 12/09/2017 21:32

Hell, yeah.

AuntieStella · 12/09/2017 21:28

I know it's not down to me.

I was just pointing out that some things look odd when a site has a well established style. See the many many threads about zombies in Site Issues (and elsewhere) if you need to get further angles on this shibboleth. Because it is the norm here to advise the OP. And anyone else considering the name would always be advised to start a new thread.

And of course child for which this name was being considered is now 3. So OP really won't be using it!!

Though it wouid be mildly interesting if we found out about the dog

blueberrypie0112 · 12/09/2017 21:17

Grim reaper sounds better, don't you think?

Sarahrp · 12/09/2017 21:15

I think as the internet is free to roam where ever I choose, it's not down to you. I'm not giving the poster advice to but to everyone else that may find themselves on this post reading all the shitty comments. If you don't like it, mute the thread.

AuntieStella · 12/09/2017 20:58

"What does it matter when the thread was from. "

Because it's quite likely that OP has already decided on the name of her 3year old.

Because the habit on this site is to start new threads with fresh enquiries, not reanimate zombies (yes, we do all know other sites have other habits but we're not the same)

Sarahrp · 12/09/2017 20:51

What does it matter when the thread was from. People need to lighten up and let people call their children whatever they like. Hades is a good strong name and stands for strength and Wealth not just the god of the underworld

Needalifeoverhaul · 12/09/2017 13:22

Oops Blush

Needalifeoverhaul · 12/09/2017 13:21

Sorry but really not a name that would appeal to me op

flatpopcrapcrisps · 12/09/2017 13:19

Or Datchett?Wink

User24689 · 12/09/2017 13:16

How about Hayes? I know a Hayes?

Farahilda · 11/09/2017 11:23

A lovely example here to show the importance of RTFT!

The child is 3 and is not called Hades (though the then hypothetical future dog might have got it)

Kellyturnbull · 11/09/2017 09:01

I know a little boy names Hayes, his brother is Heath and I think they are lovely names!
What about Hayes instead of Hades :)