Does anyone else like Hero for a girl?

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I love it, DH just did this

Obviously I can’t use it but does anyone else like Hero as a girls’ name or is it objectively awful?

”I really hate all those Princess, Champ, Tiger, Bear type names, they're ludicrous.”

I really don’t thunk Hero fits into the same category as those...

I really like it, OP.

Maybe Hebe, if you can't persuade your DP?

I really hate all those Princess, Champ, Tiger, Bear type names, they're ludicrous.
But it’s not a name of that type at all.

Not a fan, but it's not terrible.

Love it, and also love Juno which somehow feels similar.

Don't like it for boy or girl....putting pressure on them from the minute they are being! Sorry x

I actually really like it (although Shakespeare’s Hero is a bit wet) but I wouldn’t use it because it does give a bad first impression, is pretentious and a lot to live up to.

Hermione shortened to Hero could work though.

I do like it, but I think she'll spend her life having to explain it.

How abour Hera

"Hera as a girl's name is of Greek origin meaning "queen". In mythology, Hera (Juno to the Romans) was the Greek Queen of Heaven, wife of Zeus.

I love it, DH has vetoed. Much like your DH, mine’s favourite girls’ name is Elizabeth so we’ve both got a way to go to get to a middle we can meet at!

It absolutely is a name like Champ Princess Bear

Ah yes, I forgot Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece, Champ and Princess.

No because most people would n know about the Shakespeare thing and will just think it's a Yoonique or pretentious name about being a hero. What if the child is very shy?

My niece has recently called her daughter Hero. It's beautiful and really suits her.

@InfiniteSheldon

It absolutely is a name like Champ Princess Bear

Not really. It's been a name for many years in some cultures. Princess, Champ and Bear are just random words that people have turned into names.

Love it

Haha, I do quite like Bear too! Def wouldn't use that though, but Hero is Greek and Shakespearean so it has a bit of a "history".

It's def not happening though, and he won't have Juno, Hermione or Hebe either (great suggestions!)

His suggestions: Jennifer, Amy, Gemma, Lucy, Caroline, Georgina... I suggested Viola but he wasn't keen, and he was neutral on Violet and Autumn, which I suggested even though I don't love them.

I think it's too much to live up to. Juno would be a good compromise between Hero and Jennifer?

I'm not allowed Juno either unfortunately, or Juniper (gin)

Awful.

I love it too! Classical and simple

Calypso.

Or Helena.

No. Don't saddle your child with a trendy name just to suit your whim.

Love it. Classic and beautiful

I love it!

I love Hero Wantage in Friday's Child, too.

Too much to live up to.