I heard this today at the store and the little girl was adorable. Would you side-eye this name? I've never heard it IRL before. Just in Greek mythology.
I wouldn't side eye that. It sounds like a strong, powerful name. On that note, my cubicle mate's daughter's name is Ariadne. Also mythological but much less likely to be pronounced correctly...
Just an FYI, Athena is what larger ladies are called in running and triathlons. For men, there are Clydesdales and women (generally over 165lb) are Athenas. So when I hear that name, I think of someone who is overweight.
I knew an Athena growing up and she was a cute, little Greek girl. I like it but imo it's very Greek (not that it's a bad thing). People might assume you're Greek.
Just an FYI, Athena is what larger ladies are called in running and triathlons. For men, there are Clydesdales and women (generally over 165lb) are Athenas. So when I hear that name, I think of someone who is overweight.
WOW, I had never heard this! Thanks for the info. Interesting.
I have a friend named Atheana, said the same but they spelled it different. She is the only one I know despite the name popularity among mythology lovers. I also know an Allegra, which goes to show you how crazy Utah I as sometimes lol
Love Athena! The one I know is an Aboriginal so wouldn't assume Greek at all. Also what @Sammy K said is interesting! Never knew that and don't really think it bothers me.
I would totally side-eye it! But if I knew you IRL or your kid was in my class, I would get used to it. Nms but it's not made up, so if you like it, go for it.
My 3-year-old niece is named Athena. I was kind of a jerk to my sister and side-eyed it at first but it really grew on me. She's a beautiful little girl and it's a strong name. For the record, don't be a jerk to people IRL about names... they won't forget it
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Just an FYI, Athena is what larger ladies are called in running and triathlons. For men, there are Clydesdales and women (generally over 165lb) are Athenas. So when I hear that name, I think of someone who is overweight.
This is also what I thought of. If you have Greek heritage though, I think it still works. She was always my favorite mythological character
Re: Athena
I also know an Allegra, which goes to show you how crazy Utah I as sometimes lol
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