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odysseus achilles vs. yes vs. no

my husband is a greek mythology fan, and wants to name our son odysseus achilles. Thoughts? comments?

The Top Baby Name is...

odysseus achilles

14%

yes

0%

no

86%

Poll created: Sep 28, 2009
Total Votes: 7

Comments

It’s fine.
Other options might be:
Leonidus (I think there’s several ways to spell it)
Hector
Maximus
Zeus (a bit more bold but very strong)
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
NOOOO sorry. That’s too much! Try using on of these as a mn. I’m a teacher so I know that kids can be cruel in school and he will get teased tremendously if he has this name!
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
No, sorry! I think its too much. I would say use one of these as a mn but not both. I like Achilles best.
posted by Jessica J :: 14 years ago | report
Unfortunately, I agree with 2nd and 3rd poster... I think that name would put a target on a kid’s back. Plus, if you have any subsequent children, you would probably feel pressure to pick a name equally "unique" if you use it.

If you both are open to it, pick a fn from Greek mythology that is still very handsome, but not so unusual and use a rare name from Greek mythology as a mn.

Suggestions:

Alexander Achilles
Alexander Apollo
Alexander Helios
Alexander Hyperion
Alexander Odysseus
Alexander Persues
Alexander Theseus

Damon Achilles
Damon Apollo
Damon Eros
Damon Helios
Damon Hyperion
Damon Odysseus
Damon Perseus
Damon Theseus
Damon Zephyr

Jason Achilles
Jason Apollo
Jason Eros
Jason Helios
Jason Hyperion
Jason Odysseus
Jason Perseus
Jason Theseus

Nestor Achilles
Nestor Apollo
Nestor Helios
Nestor Hyperion
Nestor Odysseus
Nestor Perseus
Nestor Theseus

By the way, I love the meaning of Jason... "to heal." Nice choice if either of you work in the medical field.

There are many lovely options for girls, too... Alexandra, Anthea, Athena, Cassandra, Chloe, Danae, Daphne, Hermione, Ione, Iris, Kalliope, Larisa, Maia, Melaina, Melia, Melissa, Penelope, Phoebe, Rhea, Selene, Thalia, Theia.

Best wishes!
posted by Reason :: 14 years ago | report
Well, if you want to let fear be your guide, and just bow your head and stay with the status quo, then please listen to the above. Otherwise, do whatever you want!
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report

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