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Gender: F Popularity: this week. Origin of Athena: Greek mythology name Athena's Popularity in 2012: #247
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Athena is the name of the daughter of Zeus who was the goddess of wisdom, warfare, handicrafts, mathematics, and courage (and that's just a partial listing), and the great patroness-goddess of the city of Athens. In the Odyssey, Homer describes her as 'sparkling-eyed Athena.'

Athena is a distinctive name that could appeal to enlightened parents who particularly prize intelligence.

Athene is another version, and Athena's Roman counterpart is Minerva.

Tina Fey turned to her Greek heritage for both of her second daughter's names: Penelope Athena--and this has spurred interest in Athena, even though it's in middle place..

Famous People Named Athena

Penelope Athena Richmond (b. 2011), daughter of Tina Fey

Princess Athena Marguerite Françoise Marie of Denmark (b. 2012)

Pop Culture References for the Name Athena

Song: Athena - The Who
Athena from Battlestar Galactica
Athena is the mom of The Little Mermaid Ariel.
Athena is not actually goddess of fertility but rather wisdom, battle strategy and crafts.

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