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Is Hades a horrific boys name?

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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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Nataleejah · 08/04/2014 17:54

I know a Lucifer and he prefers being called Louis

akachan · 08/04/2014 16:46

Lucifer actually is an awesome name! Means light bringer and Luci is an adorable nickname. I wouldn't do it though!

BluebellTuesday · 08/04/2014 14:31

LOL at Fire and Brimstone!!! I often think I should rename my DS Whirlwind or Tornado as he is apt to destroy everything in his path. But seriously, Hades is awful. You can't do that to a child.

zirca · 08/04/2014 14:26

^^ What Saskia said!

Seriously, can you imagine people's reactions to the poor child, for his whole life?

SaskiaRembrandtWasFramed · 08/04/2014 14:24

I think it's a lovely name. In fact, you could have lots more children to complete the set and name them: Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub and Hel. Oh and if you ever have twins, Fire and Brimstone would make a delightful combination.

squoosh · 08/04/2014 14:18

Awwww little Hades is so cute, love his bright red eyes and air of decay.

Nataleejah · 08/04/2014 09:11

Wow! I quite liked Hades myself. (... But chose Heath instead)
What about Hadrian?

peggyblackett · 08/04/2014 05:39

Yes

Procrastinating · 08/04/2014 05:38

Yes.

How about Lucifer?

Sid77 · 08/04/2014 05:34

Yes, it is horrific. Please don't do it.

Whowouldfardelsbear · 08/04/2014 05:14

How about having it backwards like Naveah? Sedah -could be the male equivalent. Hmm

RoadToTuapeka · 08/04/2014 04:13

It's dreadful. Please don't inflict a new child with it. If you love it so much why not change your own name by deed pole and let the child have a chance with a name that won't in its mockery/scorn/raised eyebrows. You could use Hayden or similar and use 'Hayds' as a nn if you like the sound, without god of the underworld type connotations in the pronunciation or spelling.

SweetCarolinePomPomPom · 08/04/2014 04:05

Oh dear. No. It really is plumbing the depths, if you'll pardon the pun.

Would you call your child Satan? Hitler? Judas? Cruella?

Dovahkiin · 08/04/2014 03:54

Perfect name for a Rottweiler though.

Alisvolatpropiis · 08/04/2014 01:46

Yes

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JustALittleConfused · 08/04/2014 01:11

That's settled then, We've found the next dogs name :) Thanks ladies x

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VampyreofTimeandMemory · 08/04/2014 01:11

Persephone is not actually a bad name though, weirdly enough.

BirdieWhirlie · 08/04/2014 01:10

Bad idea. I see where you're going with it... but it doesn't work.

CheerfulYank · 08/04/2014 01:09

Yes it is.

Haydn?

TheAwfulDaughter · 08/04/2014 01:08

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Glittery7 · 08/04/2014 01:07

It's pretty bad, yes.

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VampyreofTimeandMemory · 08/04/2014 01:06

it suits Ralph Fiennes in Clash of the Titans, just can't see it being suitable for a baby/child/any other human being.

gamerchick · 08/04/2014 01:05

Well the depths of Hades is how I describe a phal curry.. so yeah the depths of hell.

I probably wouldn't use it as a name but man if you like it.

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