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Brother for Goddess-named sisters

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NameforBabyBrother · 24/04/2025 08:56

Name changed for obvious reasons. I've shot myself in the foot with this one! I have two daughters, Artemis and Juno, and now I'm expecting a boy.

The obvious choice would be a mythological or God name, but I'm struggling to find one I like.

For context:
Artemis was named due to links to Artemisia of Caria (kick ass Persian naval war commander) and the Goddess as my Middle Eastern surname has a similar meaning to "Hunter".

Juno was one of the few names we had on our list and we just felt it suited her when she was born.

Any suggestions would be appreciated! Caspar has always been on my list for a boy but it's the only name I have right now and DH is equally at a loss for ideas!

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TheGoddessFrigg · 24/04/2025 08:57

Dave.

Pillarsofsalt · 24/04/2025 08:59

Hephaestus

or Dave

Energe · 24/04/2025 08:59

Apollo or Cassius

BruceAndNosh · 24/04/2025 09:04

Hmm. Problem is, you've got a Greek Goddess and a Roman one.
I'd suggest Hector, not a God but strong mythology link

HugoYorway · 24/04/2025 09:04

Kayden

BendingSpoons · 24/04/2025 09:06

Could you go with names that have a similar vibe in some way e.g. strong leaders or Greek names?

Alexander
Theodore
Orion
Titan

NameforBabyBrother · 24/04/2025 09:06

TheGoddessFrigg · 24/04/2025 08:57

Dave.

Should've seen that coming 😅

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HugoYorway · 24/04/2025 09:07

Brian

MoistVonL · 24/04/2025 09:07

NameforBabyBrother · 24/04/2025 09:06

Should've seen that coming 😅

Just be glad it wasn’t Balonz.

Paaseitjes · 24/04/2025 09:07

You could switch mythology. Merlin, Thorsten, Frey, Zorvan

TheBoots · 24/04/2025 09:07

Apollo
Ares
Hector
Atlas
Jason
Cassius
Damon
Castor
Leander
Perseus
Remus
Atticus
August
Julian

NameforBabyBrother · 24/04/2025 09:07

BendingSpoons · 24/04/2025 09:06

Could you go with names that have a similar vibe in some way e.g. strong leaders or Greek names?

Alexander
Theodore
Orion
Titan

Edited

Love Orion, but the Artemis-Orion story is a not a link I'd like to have!

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InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 24/04/2025 09:09

Loki

NameforBabyBrother · 24/04/2025 09:09

Paaseitjes · 24/04/2025 09:07

You could switch mythology. Merlin, Thorsten, Frey, Zorvan

That was something we were thinking with the girls names regardless, so we'll likely be doing the same for boy names now!

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minipie · 24/04/2025 09:10

Castor
Remus
Vesper
Leander

NameforBabyBrother · 24/04/2025 09:10

InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 24/04/2025 09:09

Loki

I love Loki, wondering if we'd be asking for trouble with that namesake after having two very strong minded girls who certainly live up to their namesakes 😅

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paranoiaofpufflings · 24/04/2025 09:11

You can’t go wrong with Odin or Thor!

Paaseitjes · 24/04/2025 09:11

Something seriously Shakesperian like Lysander or Oberon would also work

PrincessOfPreschool · 24/04/2025 09:12

Caspar is very wet next to those names. The poor kid will be a bullied little brother. He needs to have a bit more personality.

How about a Norse God? Odin, Thor, Loki?

Greek: Apollo, Hermes

Roman: Jupiter is Juno's brother. It's quite out there but not the context of your other names.

Failing that Dave or Bob are excellent names.

DoNoTakeNo · 24/04/2025 09:12

HugoYorway · 24/04/2025 09:04

Kayden

Jayden.

Or Hugo, in honour of this rather kickass name!

NameforBabyBrother · 24/04/2025 09:13

BruceAndNosh · 24/04/2025 09:04

Hmm. Problem is, you've got a Greek Goddess and a Roman one.
I'd suggest Hector, not a God but strong mythology link

Yes, didn't think that one through unfortunately. And husband wasn't sure on Athena when Juno was born. Guess which name is top of his list for a girl now? 🙄

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PersephonesPomegranate · 24/04/2025 09:14

BruceAndNosh · 24/04/2025 09:04

Hmm. Problem is, you've got a Greek Goddess and a Roman one.
I'd suggest Hector, not a God but strong mythology link

I really like Hector. I also liked the suggestion of Alexander.
I'll throw Troy into the hat.

InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 24/04/2025 09:14

NameforBabyBrother · 24/04/2025 09:10

I love Loki, wondering if we'd be asking for trouble with that namesake after having two very strong minded girls who certainly live up to their namesakes 😅

I’ve always loved Loki too. I think a boy would love that name and could grow into it too. It sounds like you have a family of strong personalities which would be needed to carry that name well!

Solasum · 24/04/2025 09:15

Atlas
Apollo
Odysseus

Borracha · 24/04/2025 09:15

I have a Caspar so think it’s a great name.

(and my Cas is the opposite of ‘wet’)

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