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Ariadne or Hestia?

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funkt · 15/10/2019 19:13

A Greek Mythology crazed pal of mine is stuck between the two. I'd love to see which one you prefer, because I adore both.

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 15/10/2019 19:36

Out of the two Ariadne, but I don’t get where this sudden hype has come fromConfused

NoSquirrels · 15/10/2019 19:35

Ariadne was a goddess who assisted Theseus in the labyrinth. Arachne was the girl turned into a spider...

NoSquirrels · 15/10/2019 19:34

Hestia. Goddess of the hearth and home. Also Hester is one of my favourite names.

Ariadne just reminds me of Arachne and although I know it’s NOT correct then I’m thinking of spiders.

Love Josephine too, although I’m not usually a fan of female diminutive names.

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funkt · 15/10/2019 19:29

@Alarae that may be because Ariadne was the girl who was transformed into a spider after winning a competition against Athena 😅

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funkt · 15/10/2019 19:28

She DOES have a third and forth option, though not as popular with her or her DP. It's Josephine or Calypso. The chosen middle name is Elisabeth after her late mother.

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Alarae · 15/10/2019 19:27

I know a little Ariadne, she goes by Aria. Out of the two, that's my preference but Ariadne makes me think of spiders for some reason.

user1493494961 · 15/10/2019 19:25

Has she got a third choice?

Ellmau · 15/10/2019 19:25

Both are good. I prefer Ariadne.

bridgetreilly · 15/10/2019 19:24

I am not a fan of either. Arrietty?

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funkt · 15/10/2019 19:24

@RyanReynoldsArmpit hmm, haven't heard of that. Was only speaking of the greek mythology person. I'll rack my brain for the name though Grin

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HappyDinosaur · 15/10/2019 19:23

I love Ariadne, it was in my top 3 when I had my daughter.

RyanReynoldsArmpit · 15/10/2019 19:21

Ariadne makes me think of a children's character, although I can't think what program.

Enko · 15/10/2019 19:20

I adore hestia I know one she is portugese and one of the loveliest people I know

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