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What would you think of a girl named Athena

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Redcart21 · 20/04/2021 19:43

Just that really. What thoughts/opinions does this name bring up for you?

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FindMeInTheSunshine · 20/04/2021 20:39

Makes me think of Angela Basset's Athena in 9-1-1. A good, strong character!

gavisconismyfriend · 20/04/2021 20:36

Thanks @womanity - that brought back memories!

cariadlet · 20/04/2021 20:22

When I hear Athena, I automatically think Greek mythology. The poster and postcard shop association would probably come next.

But if I actually met a girl called Athena, would assume that her parents were posh, pretentious or both (sorry).

AOwlAOwlAOwl · 20/04/2021 20:22

I used to know an Athene - think it's a lovely name. Prefer it to Athena tbh.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 20/04/2021 20:21

It's a lovey name, but a lot to live up to.

If you and your husband are beautiful, gifted, artistic and rich, then your DD stands a good chance of living up to the name. Personally, if my parents had gone for Athena, I would have faced a lifetime of watching people register the incongruity!

Crustybreadandbutter · 20/04/2021 20:20

Greece
Bit posh

May2021Mummy · 20/04/2021 20:20

Strong

Twinkie01 · 20/04/2021 20:18

Beautiful but I'd be worried children would say it with an F not a TH.

feellikeanalien · 20/04/2021 20:18

My cat is called Athena! Grin

thelegohooverer · 20/04/2021 20:16

I’d worry that it’s a hard name to carry if she’s not beautiful and brilliant. It’s a fabulous name though.

PinkBuffalo · 20/04/2021 20:16

@Turtles4543

Athena is an IT system at work for me
Same! Nothing but swearing following the name Athena for us at work But anyone not working where I do should be fine 🙂
teenagetantrums · 20/04/2021 20:13

Definitely the poster shop...but I'm in my 50s might be an age thing..

Chilver · 20/04/2021 20:11

Beautiful name.

Strong, warrior.

PerspicaciousGreen · 20/04/2021 20:09

Either: very enthusiastically Greek family, or "Blimey, she's got a lot to live up to!" It is a lovely name, but a bit intimidating if she's actually not very strong, beautiful, clever or goddess-like!

3CCC · 20/04/2021 20:08

Ninkanink

Yes!!! Presence that's a great way to describe an Athena.

LadyWithLapdog · 20/04/2021 20:07

Classy name. I like it.

I also like Olympia, if you’re going for the Greek vibe.

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Redcart21 · 20/04/2021 20:04

Ok far more positive comments than I thought I’d get! We love it and it’s our top choice right now but wasn’t sure how it would feel to others

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BiBabbles · 20/04/2021 20:03

I wouldn't think or assume much of the girl, other than if she's older then she's possibly gotten tired of mythology-related comments by then as I did, so would avoid not make any mention of it (having been raised with a different name strongly associated with mythology, adults thinking I must want to hear them talk about it became really annoying, more so when they got the myths I had heard dozens of times really wrong).

womanity · 20/04/2021 20:01

The man on the car bonnet. 😳

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 20/04/2021 20:00

80’s poster shop containing shirtless man with baby and woman playing tennis with her arse out.

Cissyandflora · 20/04/2021 19:59

The 80s poster shop again. I don’t love it.

SuperLoudPoppingAction · 20/04/2021 19:59

I know someone with an Athena and think it's lovely.
I also like Minerva as I think a baby might suit Minnie more.

saltychoc · 20/04/2021 19:58

I like it, it's very popular where I live though so yours might not be the only one in her class/swimming lesson etc etc if that's what you where going for?

JayAlfredPrufrock · 20/04/2021 19:58

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