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The name Achilles?

85 replies

tuwatain · 29/02/2020 22:05

Opinions; Partner thinks it's pretentious. I just like Greek names and love the stories surrounding him.

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JasonBrun · 01/03/2020 15:21

Lol

CorianderLord · 01/03/2020 15:20

I love it but it's a big name to live up to

MrMeSeeks · 01/03/2020 15:20

No, just no

overnightangel · 01/03/2020 15:18

If you can imagine shouting it across a crowded playground without sounding like a twat all power to you

SumAndSubstance · 01/03/2020 15:16

In the stories he killed a lot of people. Not an auspicious name!

He was a warrior, not a serial killer!

Viletta · 01/03/2020 14:45

I think he didn't up well in Greek mythology. Agree with you DH

AllTheWhoresOfMalta · 01/03/2020 12:17

Rubbish song, rubbish band, rubbish name.

annabell22 · 01/03/2020 12:11

I know twins, the boy is Achilles and the sister has a related name too. They are Greek heritage though.

TheJoxter · 01/03/2020 12:07

Good name for a dog. “Achilles, heel!”

Jokes aside I love Greek mythology names

Rachel246 · 01/03/2020 12:04

It's the name people use when taking the piss out of middle class parents and their children. Likewise Ptolemy.

Not people but some unkind people Hmm

Bezalelle · 01/03/2020 11:57

It's the name people use when taking the piss out of middle class parents and their children. Likewise Ptolemy.

userabcname · 01/03/2020 10:43

I like it! DC2 has a name from Greek mythology and we aren't Greek. Technically my name is Russian and my parents aren't Russian. Really not an issue.

Dozer · 01/03/2020 09:59

In the stories he killed a lot of people. Not an auspicious name!

Mamabear88 · 01/03/2020 09:58

I side with your DH, sorry OP!

happycamper11 · 01/03/2020 08:59

It's definitely too much. My DD's are Greek Cypriot and I lived there 10 years- didn't even meet an Achilles in that time.

Annebronte · 01/03/2020 08:58

Hector or Alexander would be better if you want an ancient name!

Booboostwo · 01/03/2020 08:41

In modern Greek it's pronounced A-he-leas and no one would bat an eyelid at the choice in Greece. It's not popular but it is not rare either. You'll also come across Patroclos, Ectoras and Priamos. Greeks are rather proud of the Ancient Greek heritage and you come across Aristotelis, Socratis (a lot), Platonas (less so), Aristidis (a lot), Periklis, Iraklis, Ionas, Frixos, etc.

I have to say I would find Achilles more weird as a choice because it's not actually a name in common usage as a first name in either English or Greek.

changemynamechangemynamewhen · 01/03/2020 08:29

Shut up!!!!?????

BillywilliamV · 01/03/2020 08:29

Asheil is better, suggested above.

BillywilliamV · 01/03/2020 08:28

Please don't, poor little sod!

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 01/03/2020 08:27

I always preferred Hector, in every sense.

To be honest, there are very few characters from Greek or Roman mythology who didn't either behave atrociously or were treated atrociously, or both, so I've never been tempted to use one. Alexander and Helen are the big exceptions because they're both well established English names.

MightyMile · 01/03/2020 08:19

I knew one, brother Lysander, family weren't Greek just very middle class. It was pronounced Ack-ee-lees by most people...

LapsedVeganAcademic · 01/03/2020 08:17

I don't find names from Greek mythology pretentious - but I wouldn't go with Achilles. The tendon, the heel etc

Delicatelyscentedflavour · 01/03/2020 00:49

I like it.

Jossina · 01/03/2020 00:47

Not the first Greek mythology name I'd choose just based on the story. Plus there are different ways to pronounce it. In French speaking countries it'd be Ash-eel.

If you know and love Greek history pick something else.

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