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12-29-2012 at 3:19 PM
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Agatha vs. Athena

I'm still early and have plenty of time but I'm starting to think about our lists. Athena has been on my girl list for a while and one of the names I like the most, but often when I think of it or try and say it Agatha comes to my mind instead. I can't decide if I like it or not. In a way, I love it because I never hear it, but does it sound to old? I would appreciate your opinions. Thanks!

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12-29-2012 at 3:24 PM
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I prefer Athena. It seems fresher and less clunky than Agatha.
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12-29-2012 at 3:25 PM
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I don't like Agatha at all.  I think Athena is a really nice name though.
 
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12-29-2012 at 3:25 PM
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Agatha reminds me of old ladies- sorry.  But Athena is beautiful and I know a few!
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12-29-2012 at 3:26 PM
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I unquestionably like Athena.

Agatha reminds me of Mrs. Trunchbull, the villain in Matilda.
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12-29-2012 at 3:28 PM
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MelRC117:
I prefer Athena. It seems fresher and less clunky than Agatha.

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12-29-2012 at 3:44 PM
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12-29-2012 at 3:55 PM
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I love Agatha, but I have Agnes on my list since it is a family name. I love how underused they both are. I do wonder whether Aggie as a NN will blend in with all the Maggies and Addies.
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12-29-2012 at 4:24 PM
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I unquestionably like Athena.Agatha reminds me of Mrs. Trunchbull, the villainnbsp;in Matilda.


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12-29-2012 at 4:37 PM
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Neither are my style but I prefer Athena to Agatha hands down.
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12-29-2012 at 4:40 PM
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I like Athena, Agatha reminds me of the evil principal in Matilda.
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12-29-2012 at 4:41 PM
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Agatha is fine. Athena is awesome!
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12-29-2012 at 4:44 PM
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Athena is a much nicer sounding name than Agatha.
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I vote Athena. IMO, I think Agatha sounds a bit harsh.
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12-29-2012 at 5:07 PM
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I prefer Athena although I love the nn Aggie
 
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12-29-2012 at 5:11 PM
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Agatha does not sound pretty to me. Athena isn't my style either, but I much prefer it over Agatha. Also, those who say Aggie is a cute NN, it is urban slang for aggravating. My students use it all of the time:  "Oh, he's so aggie!" so on and so forth. I guess it wouldn't bother you if you hadn't been around it, but it's all I can think of when I hear it.
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12-29-2012 at 5:13 PM
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This is probably a regional thing, but growing up in MD, I played Black Aggie at one too many sleepovers. Agatha instantly reminds me of that, even though the legend isn't even derived from the name Agatha. I'd vote for Athena.
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12-29-2012 at 5:25 PM
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HATE Agatha! I do like Athena though.
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12-29-2012 at 5:33 PM
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I think that they're both nice names. :)

Aggie is a cute NN for Agatha.


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12-29-2012 at 5:49 PM
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I prefer Athena. Agatha does seem "old lady" IMO.
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12-29-2012 at 6:32 PM
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Athena, hands down, Agatha is really clunky.
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12-29-2012 at 6:41 PM
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I like Athena. It is a beautiful name. Agatha is NMS and sounds like an old woman.
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12-29-2012 at 6:55 PM
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I like Agatha because it's an old name not used so much. I can't explain why I don't like Athena, but I feel like if I knew someone who named their kid that I would say: Athena, really?

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12-29-2012 at 9:54 PM
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I love Athena! I do not like Agatha.
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I love Agatha. I'm due in 6 weeks, and have been pushing to use Agatha since day one, but my husband won't agree. I think it's a beautiful, unique name that will serve a child well throughout adulthood, too. 
 
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