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Athena??

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Smoliver · 31/07/2018 19:25

Hi all! I was on here last week asking about my conundrum with the name Thea. I decided to not go with that one. However, I'm now falling in love the name Athena, and not just because of how it sounds.

Athena, in Greek mythology, was the Goddess of wisdom and my name means wisdom, so I thought it would be a sweet little link to me.

So, be honest with me. Athena - yay or nay? Is it usable?

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Zebrasinpyjamas · 31/07/2018 19:26

I can't help but think of the poster shop from the 80s/90s. However I really like the similar name Athene so I think it's a yay from me overall.

AtticaRose · 31/07/2018 19:27

I know someone with a little Athena - it's cute!

calamariqueen · 31/07/2018 19:30

Absolutely adore it!

BroomstickOfLove · 31/07/2018 19:30

I know three young Athenas, and they are all lovely.

DickensianHysteric · 31/07/2018 19:32

I like it!

flissfloss65 · 31/07/2018 19:34

Great name. Only know of one and it sounds a strong and creative name.

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Smoliver · 31/07/2018 19:41

Oh yay! I'm glad to hear so positive comments Smile I thought it'd be of a mixed bag!

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Aprilshowersinjuly · 31/07/2018 19:42

It was on our list but had a ds!!

LorelaiVictoriaGilmore · 31/07/2018 19:43

Love it!

daisypond · 31/07/2018 19:56

Yes, I like it.

MikeUniformMike · 31/07/2018 19:57

I like it.
Athene is also nice.

bichonbaby · 31/07/2018 19:58

Broomstick - you know 3 Athena's?? Really ?

haribosmarties · 31/07/2018 20:00

GORGEOUS!
It was on our list but my husband is a bit older and so did get hung up about the poster shop! No one younger will remember that though so I dont think its a reason not to use it.
I also love Artemis.

FlowerPotMum · 31/07/2018 20:00

My -imaginary- third girl would have been Athena. It's lovely.
My other two have Goddess/witchy names 😀 which I think it went well with.

Bellaposy · 31/07/2018 20:01

Lovely name!

JaretsGirlfren · 31/07/2018 20:04

Me and DP have decided that if we have any more girls that will be her first name. Love it

bombcyclone · 31/07/2018 20:07

I know a staggeringly beautiful and wickedly funny adult Athena. Great name.

AfterSchoolWorry · 31/07/2018 20:08

Poster shop! But I'm old!

n0ne · 31/07/2018 20:08

I've only ever met one (grown up) Athena and she was a right cow, but I still love the name Wink

DramaAlpaca · 31/07/2018 20:09

It will forever be the poster shop to me also old

Frogscotch7 · 31/07/2018 20:13

I think it’s cool.

MarthasGinYard · 31/07/2018 20:15

My Greek friend has dd Athena

She pronounces it with no eeee sound

Like Ath a na

userabcname · 31/07/2018 20:22

Love this name! Go for it!

Lobsterquadrille2 · 31/07/2018 20:24

Love it. Also Artemis. Go for it.

Icklepup · 31/07/2018 20:24

Love it

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