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What would you think of a girl named Athena

72 replies

Redcart21 · 20/04/2021 19:43

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

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Ninkanink · 20/04/2021 19:46

Ohh I dunno - I don’t really relate to names that way.

But Athena is one of my favourite names for a girl. Love it and I wish I could go back and name one of my daughters that!

Changingwiththetimes · 20/04/2021 19:46

Nice name but it doesn't bring up anything in particular.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 20/04/2021 19:47

Beautiful!

Finfintytint · 20/04/2021 19:47

Like the name but it does remind me of a poster shop from the 80s.

isittimetogotobed · 20/04/2021 19:48

It reminds me of the shop

Aria20 · 20/04/2021 19:48

At first glance I thought it was Anthea - and my first thought was Anthea Turner lol! But when I saw Athena, I think Greek goddess, I picture a tall and beautiful girl.

lovemelongtime · 20/04/2021 19:48

Picture of a girl in tennis outfit , you know the one Grin but as a name it's beautiful

Turtles4543 · 20/04/2021 19:49

Athena is an IT system at work for me

Finfintytint · 20/04/2021 19:50

@Turtles4543

Athena is an IT system at work for me
If you are in the same line of work, is it also known as Fucking Athena? 😁
AntigoneLost · 20/04/2021 19:50

That tennis poster...

Redcart21 · 20/04/2021 19:50

I’ve no idea what the poster shop is !

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tubbycustardtummyache · 20/04/2021 19:51

The man with that baby!

Graymare · 20/04/2021 19:51

The grey eyed goddess of wisdom, symbolised by the little owl. Beautiful!

Ninkanink · 20/04/2021 19:51

Oh I remember the poster shop!

Bare chested man with baby... 😁

Still love the name, though.

3CCC · 20/04/2021 19:55

I love the name

It conjures up someone who has brains & beauty

Ninkanink · 20/04/2021 19:55

At least I think he was bare chested! Blush Maybe I imagined that bit...

confuseddotcomma · 20/04/2021 19:55

Very, very posh

Ninkanink · 20/04/2021 19:55

@3CCC

I love the name

It conjures up someone who has brains & beauty

Brains and beauty, and presence.
Aprilshowersandhail · 20/04/2021 19:56

We had Athena at the top of our list. Had a ds though..

Ninkanink · 20/04/2021 19:57

Did you name him Apollo?

JayAlfredPrufrock · 20/04/2021 19:58

It’s a beautiful name.

Although I am old enough to remember the shop and the tennis girl scratching her arse.

TheDaydreamBelievers · 20/04/2021 19:58

Beautiful, clever, confident girl... from a wealthy background (if I'm honest!)

JayAlfredPrufrock · 20/04/2021 19:58

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TennisGirl_thumb.jpg

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?

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.