What do you think of Hero?

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My sister in law has just had a baby girl and has called her Hero. I am delighted for her of course but I just can't get my head around her name. What do you think?

Each to their own I say!

nice classical allusions there but a bit unusual these days as hero generally has another meaning

I am sure you will get used to it as you get to know and love your niece
congratulations btw!

I find it impolite to comment on the name of a new born baby.

But if this were theoretical I'm sure I would have an opinion...

Ha ha ha- I read this wrong - I think I just assumed it was a baby boy. It's exactly the sort of Sci-Fi name my husband would like to choose if we had a boy (the other night he suggested "Vengeance" and "Sword" - both firmly vetoed and I'm praying for another girl).

Lovely name ,shakespearian and japanese, what are people like around her way?

They might give her some grief, until they catch up. A non japanese boy might have more problems.

mmm different and I respect other peoples choice however not for me.

Was surprised to hear it's a girl's name. I've never heard it before (my knowledge of greek legends obviously not up to standard), and if I heard a child of that name I'd expect it to be a boy.
I think the child is in for a bit of teasing as she gets older, but it's not the worst name around. A lot depends on the type of people the family are; around here it'd be laughed at all the time.

Oooh - the Hero and Leander story does put a new perspective on it. Very romantic.

Shakespeare, yes. But Hero threw herself off a tower methinks.

I knew a girl whose name it was, she had a rare locked in syndrome, but was very intelligent...I'm not sure what happened to her.
Did your SIL explain why they chose the name?

SIL just loves the name. I just can't imagine shouting it out in Asda.

and certain accents can make it sound even worse by dripping the 'h'

eeeeeeeeerooooooooooo gerrof the snickers, i told you before

I like it. But probably wouldn't use it. Or would I?

That's the thing - liking it and using it are two different things.

well I think liking it and NOT using it because not everyone will like it, is sad
so good for them, I say

I like it (on someone elses child, not mind) but would assume it was a boy name.

I may also chuckle if it was the name of a child that was a bit wimpy/wet. Tis a strong name, a lot to live up to I think...

Oh god, now her MIL has said and I quote 'I wouldn't call the dog that'.

fgs give them some support
it's a perfectly good albeit unusual name - they must be feeling gutted people are being so rude about it

I'm glad shes called a girl it not a boy like some might. The MIL is just plain rude.

I have told SIL I like it and everyone else should just but out. The MIL is a typical French lady - very glamorous - and very opinionated. No offence to the French!