- Meaning
- Goddess of wisdom
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Greek
Nicknames for Athena
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Thena
What people expect from a Athena
Athena mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about wisdom and strength. A name can't give a child wisdom, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader, a brilliant mind, an athlete.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Athena: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Athena · nickname: At
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "th" (no such sound in many languages).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Goddess of wisdom".
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More Greek names
Iceland has a Naming Committee. A new name must fit Icelandic grammar and spelling, or it's refused.
Icelandic Personal Names ActQuestions about Athena
What does the name Athena mean?
Athena is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "Goddess of wisdom".
Is Athena a boy or girl name?
Athena is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Athena?
Athena is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Greek.
What are nicknames for Athena?
Common nicknames for Athena are Thena.
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