I was looking for a girls’ name I love as much as [name_m]Astrophel[/name_m] and Robichaux for boys, and though I haven’t found one yet, I think [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] comes pretty close (as does Flordelis).
But I have a few questions about Athenais…
First of all, how do you pronounce it? I’ve come across several pronunciations, but I can’t decide which one I like best. And bonus points for anyone who can give me the correct Greek pronunciation. But mostly I’m just curious how you say it.
What do you think of [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] in general? And specifically with my sons’ names?
What middle names would you pair it with (for me)?
I pronounce it as either: Ah-thee-nas or Ah-thee-nays
It’s a very pretty unique name! You may have to correct people on the pronunciation but she would have no trouble not having to share a typical name with fellow class mates!
I say ah-teh-nah-ees. I believe that’s similar to the [name_u]French[/name_u] pronunciation.
[name_f]Athenais[/name_f] is really cool! I love how it has the strong and feminine feel of [name_f]Athena[/name_f], plus an unusual ending. [name_f]Imo[/name_f] it goes nicely with your boys’ names.
As for middles, what about [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]? I like the balance of soft and hard sounds in this one.
I don’t really know how to pronounce it. I would guess Ath - then - eye - iss.
It’s an interesting twist on [name_f]Athena[/name_f] and it sounds like an old place name. I’m not quite sure how I feel about it but it gets points for novelty.
I think it’s beautiful! I’d say “ah-theh-nah-iss” spelt like this, and “ah-teh-nah-ees” with the accents (Athénaïs).
I like it with your sons’ names! It’s long and ancient and majestic and storied, a good fit. [name_f]Flordelis[/name_f] would be great too for the same reasons.
Maybe [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Philomel[/name_f]? [name_f]Philomel[/name_f] and [name_m]Astrophel[/name_m] feel similar in terms of sound and vibe to me.
ah-thee-nah-EES!
I think it’s a really beautiful name, despite the pronunciation issues. It’d work well with your boy names!
I’d go for a shorter and easy to pronounce middle to balance Athenais out.
@greentiger I have to correct people on the pronunciation of my sons’ names all the time, so I’m already used to it I really like [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] and [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f], thank you!
@ethelmary I’d been thinking about [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f], that is a lovely combo.
@Oblivious_octopus I love [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Asterope[/name_f] and [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_u]Fiore[/name_u], thanks!
@katinka I hadn’t really thought about [name_f]Philomel[/name_f], but that’s a great suggestion! You always have such lovely ideas
@Myosotis [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Olympe[/name_f] is gorgeous
@tallemaja thank you! That’s the pronunciation we’d like to use. A shorter middle name would balance it out, but my twins’ names are rather long and “heavy” as well, I guess.
[name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Calliope[/name_f] is a good combo, but my SO doesn’t like [name_f]Calliope[/name_f], so I’m afraid that’s off the table
I think it fits with your boy names
I really like [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] and [name_f]Athenais[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f], thank you!
