Would most people immediately associate [name_f]Medea[/name_f] with the mythical character who killed her own kids (+more) or is that myth unknown to enough people they would have to google her?
Also, after searching her up, would people think of violence etc when they heard the baby’s name, and maybe think it a weird decision?
Would love to hear your thoughts as it’s such a lovely sounding name, just the connections are a bit…
I would automatically associate it with Greece but wouldn’t think of the story per se.
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[name_f]My[/name_f] brief associations were Greek mythological figure and sorceress but not familiar with all the details. Nameberry lists it as an eternal no-no but I don’t think most would think it was too weird per se - even after a google search (as it’s symbolic) - but it might be more the same perception some have when a child is named similarly - which is more, “OK, this kid might be under a fair amount of pressure to be scholarly, artistic and/or boho”. 
I’d be more concerned about whether the child herself would find it a lot. I liked hearing my parents explain why they chose my name as a kid and how the meaning related to me/our family/their tastes and values and I wonder if this story would be pretty heavy going, probably scary, and at least confusing and uninspiring for a child/teen. I’d have a story ready to go for my [name_f]Medea[/name_f] kid, something about how it means magic, bravery, cleverness, and justice. 
I wonder if there are other Med names - eg [name_f]Medina[/name_f], or if other names like [name_f]Thisbe[/name_f], [name_f]Daphne[/name_f], [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f], [name_f]Xanthe[/name_f], [name_f]Maia[/name_f], [name_f]Sunday[/name_f] that might appeal. There are probably at least some great “Daya” /“Deeya” options.
Having said all this, I do think it’s a beautifully sounding name and if people can use [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f], [name_f]Jemima[/name_f], [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] and others, it’s not an eternal no-no!
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Yes, that is absolutely my first association, and I think most people would recognise it. The immediate association for anyone with at least a base familiarity would be the woman who killed her children to get back at her husband. Which isn’t someone I’d name a child after. Undeniably an eternal no-no: moreso than [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f] - a tragic figure who was a victim of her circumstances - more in line with [name_f]Jezebel[/name_f].
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I would know it was from Greek Mythology, but I wouldn’t know the story, personally. I’m definitely not an expert on Greek mythology though, but knowing that story and knowing several people who are into mythology (and would recognise it) I personally wouldn’t use it
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To be honest with you, I thought of [name_u]Tyler[/name_u] Perry’s Madea before I thought of the Greek myth
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Yeah honestly I’ve been thinking it over, and i’m not so sure I like it anymore anyway!
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I do know of the myth, but I really like Greek mythology. I’m not sure if most people will, but I still have it on my gp list. It’s quite easy to find the connection, and I’d struggle to spin it in a positive light to explain to a child why I named them that. I have [name_f]Amadea[/name_f] on my list instead, since it’s so close in sound, but doesn’t have the association.
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Yes it’s my immediate association
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I’ve heard of the story, but my first association isn’t with it. I personally think it’s a beautiful name, but you are right to wonder about the association, because some people might think differently than me.
[name_f]My[/name_f] first association with it is a choir teacher at a school my dad works at lol.
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I’d look up the name because it feels familiar and related to mythology but I wouldn’t know why exactly. Then I’d wonder if the parents were aware of the story and if so, why they’d name their child this particular name; especially if it were a first name.