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Thanos

38 replies

Userusernamename · 22/07/2024 15:27

Husband is Greek, I’m English. We live in the UK but are likely to move to Greece at some point. Baby due soon, don’t know the sex, and we are so stuck for names - especially for a boy! I think I’m drawn to shorter names for boys, and Greek names can be very long.

I like Thanos, but I’m worried about the Marvel connection. I’m not into Marvel at all. Do you think the connection makes this name unusable?

For girls, we quite like Penelope, Persephone and Xanthe.

Suggestions for either sex would be gratefully received!

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Delphigirl · 22/07/2024 15:50

Oh and I love Achilleos. Love it.

Jennyathemall · 22/07/2024 15:49

FinalCeleryScheme · 22/07/2024 15:35

It’s fine!

My three - Loki, Ultron and Lady Deathstrike - have never had any teasing.

They went NC with me a few years ago, but I’ve never been able to find out why.

Best answer.

Jennyathemall · 22/07/2024 15:49

FortunataTagnips · 22/07/2024 15:39

Too close to Thanatos, the Greek word for death, imo.

Yes, that’s definitely what everyone will be thinking..

Delphigirl · 22/07/2024 15:47

I’m half Greek and even think of marvel, and have never watched a marvel movie!
I do like the usual yianni, nikos, andreas, Alexandros etc but if I was going a bit more unusual and didn’t have to make it after a grandfather (which is usual, frankly, are you sure you won’t need to use papou’s name?!) then I love Isidore Iσίδωρος, Marinos and Haris.

spiderdave · 22/07/2024 15:39

I'm Greek and I instantly think of Marvel too. It is a nice name though.

FortunataTagnips · 22/07/2024 15:39

Too close to Thanatos, the Greek word for death, imo.

Userusernamename · 22/07/2024 15:38

Ahhh… OK, turns out I’d underestimated the Marvel thing. I’m very out of the loop!

It’s a pretty common name in Greece, definitely not made up!! But I’m glad I now know to save future bullying. Back to the drawing board we go 😂😂

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smallchange · 22/07/2024 15:38

No it's not usable in this decade imo.

InTheRainOnATrain · 22/07/2024 15:38

Yeah Marvel sorry and I’ve only seen 1 of the movies, which I watched on a plane and thought was terrible.

BuzzKiller · 22/07/2024 15:36

I have two primary school aged boys. Thanos is very well known within their age groups as the main baddy in the super hero marvel films.
It would be the same as calling your baby superman or Spider-Man.

FinalCeleryScheme · 22/07/2024 15:35

It’s fine!

My three - Loki, Ultron and Lady Deathstrike - have never had any teasing.

They went NC with me a few years ago, but I’ve never been able to find out why.

waltzingparrot · 22/07/2024 15:32

My only thought. I didn't realise it was a real name, thought it was a made up Marvel character name.

flummingbird · 22/07/2024 15:30

Marvel was my first thought, sorry OP