ATHENA  

Gender: F
Origin: Greek mythology name

Popularity in 2008: #455

The name of the daughter of Zeus who was the goddess of wisdom and fertility could appeal to enlightened parents who particularly prize intelligence.

Nicknames & Variations:
Athie, Atina, Athenais, Athina, Athene, Attie, Athenea

Athena is being discussed in our message boards:

• Names you don't have the guts to use...yet (Girls Edition)
• Very long name game! 10 kids!
• i need some Greek baby names! ANY!
• Name suggestions/challenge
• Guilty Pleasure Names...

Read Nameberry blog posts about Athena:

• BRITISH BABY NAMES: I Have A Feeling We’re Not In Kansas Anymore
• ANNE HECHE'S ATLAS JOINS THE PANTHEON OF STARBABY GODS & GODDESSES
• BABY NAME TRENDS: Heading Up
• TOP NAMES OF 2008: EARLY RESULTS