Greek mythology names

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Neednameadviceplease · 29/11/2020 14:52

To go with Iris

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Mustardbay · 29/11/2020 15:14

I think Eris is the perfect name for my toddler at the moment though

Mustardbay · 29/11/2020 15:12

Eris is the goddess of unrest or arguments i think, from my one degree in classics wouldn't be my choice! I love Danae but again, not a great connotation with the golden shower and all.

I like Penelope though.

RusholmeRuffian · 29/11/2020 15:11

Maybe they meant Eris and just changed the spelling. Although I'm not sure why you would want to name a child after a goddess of strife! She put the whole Trojan War in motion with her apple of dischord.

Nell96 · 29/11/2020 15:08

I love Ariadne - such a beautiful name. Also like Daphne. Athena is pretty, though does remind me of the card shop. I really like Clio too, annoying that it's also the name of a car...

Leodot · 29/11/2020 15:06

@Twizbe Do you think they liked the name Eros and just decided to adapt the name and the gender but still tell people it was from Greek mythology? 😂

princesspenny · 29/11/2020 15:06

Eleni
Danae
Electra
Persephone
Athena
Thalia

mrsnec · 29/11/2020 15:06

It's not obviously mythological but my Dd is Melissa and the story of Melissa from Greek mythology very much suits her character.

Twizbe · 29/11/2020 15:01

The problem with most names from mythology (especially the women) is that they have such horrible stories attached to them.

That said, I do like Penelope who was Odysseus' wife. Her story is mostly about keeping suitors away for 10 years.

I heard a woman call their girl Erys in the park the other day. Apparently a Greek goddess, but not one I'd heard of (2 degrees in classics here 🤦‍♀️)

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