A names

[lori johnson]

My recommendation is ...

Acacia
Alessandra
Amalia
Annora
Athena
Avonlea

[sheflieswithherownwings]

I think Acacia is my favourite, but I also really like Honora and Athena.

[flick]

I love Angelina, Annora, Athena and Alessandra. I don't fins Alessandra OR Angelina over the top at all.

Afton has always sounded like it would be a brand of tampons or feminine napkins to me. NO Idea why, that's just always what I think of.

[auntie_a]

thaliagrace, Annabeth is cute, but it's a smoosh of mine & my sister's names so it wouldn't work for me as a first name. I guess "Thena" could be an ok nn. for Athena.

I love Avonlea from Anne of Green Gables, and I think the connection to that would be great for a young girl or even an adult. I'm usually really against names that aren't real names, but this one I just can't seem to let go of. It seems like most of y'all aren't totally against it... I may try to work it in as a middle name. If only I could find a first name I like with it!

Athena seems to be the favorite. I'm glad Acacia and Annora / Honora made it to a couple more lists.

flick, I started to love Afton only because of the song / poem "Flow Gently Sweet Afton." I found a really sweet version of a guy playing only mandolin & singing that song. But since that's the only thing making me hold on to it... & it seems to be one of the least favorites from my list, it's slowly on it's way out.

[aj_bear]

I know I've already said something, but as an Athena, I can tell you some of the nicknames I get. There really aren't that many, but here are some:
Thena
Theenie
Teenie
Teena (or Tina)

That's all there really is.
-Athena

[diana_m]

I'm partial to Amalia. That is the name of a dear family member of mine who is sweet, kind, generous, and loving (can't say enough good things about her). I like the nn Lia (prn like Leah) to go with Amalia.

The other name on your list that I like is Angelina. Minus the Jolie connection, I think it's a beautiful and feminine name. And, because I love a good nn, I like shortening it to Lina/Leena.

I also have to give a shout out to Artemis. I'm not sure I like it as a first name, but I do like that my name (Diana) is the Roman version of the Greek Goddess Artemis. I've always thought the Greek Mythology connection gave my name a "cool" vibe .

[auntie_a]

aj_bear, thanks for responding again! I do like Thena as a nn. I'm a nicknamer so I'm sure I could come up with something, even if it doesn't go with the name.

diana_m, I'm so happy to see love for Amalia! It's (usually) my favorite from my list! I also like Lia as a nn. for it, as well as, Mali / Molly. Since I don't immediately think of Jolie, I still think that Angelina is usable. Lina is my favorite nn. for it too. I'm not a fan of "Angel" names in general, but I do really like this one. Artemis is a little too out there to me... I just don't care for the sound of it, though it does look nice.

Thanks everyone! Keep posting y'all!

[lots2heart]

Amalia - it's ok
Avonlea - too weird
Afton - NMS
Acacia - not a fan
Alessandra - makes me think of the victoria secret model
Annora / Honora - can't decide if I like this one or not
Angelina - like!
Athena - love!

[kristenj15]

Afton isn't getting much love on your post but it is my favorite for sure. I plan to use it someday

[stripedsocks]

Acacia is my favourite of yours, but I like nature names. I also like Azalea, which is a bit like Avonlea but a bit softer?

Alessandra is second favourite but I prefer Alexandra and...the very obscure Alexandrina. I guess I like x's? Alessandra makes me think of Sandra, which I don't care for.

Athena is pretty but in terms of goddess names, I adore Aurora.