Comments for APHRODITE:

I love this name. I want to name my child Aphrodite. A lot of people say that my child would get picked on. I wouldn't know what middle name would be to go with this though.

-- Anonymous User  4/1/2005

On Cyprus she was called Kypris; also known as Cytherea and Aphrodite Ourania [heavenly]; and Aphrodite Pandemos [common]. She was the goddess of love, lust, and beauty. Cytherea Island was the center of her cult. Also worshipped at Athens and Corinth at Aphrodisiac Festivals; and at Paphos Grees [chief worship]. She is depicted with dolphins, doves, swans, pomegranates, and lime trees. She played a role in homosexuality and heterosexuality. Unhappiness to her marriage with Hephaestus caused her to seek out companionship with Adonis. Zeus was her father, Aenaes her son. She is associated with Oreads, nymphs of the mountains. Venus [Roman], Ishtar [Mesopotamia], Astarte [Greek], Turan [Etruscan], Ares, Anchises, and Pygmalion.

-- Minister Falcon  4/28/2005

The name means 'risen from the foam' (I know because I am half Greek) and that is because according to the myth, the goddess of love was born from the foam of the sea at a coast of Cyprus. Apart from that I would also like to inform you that the name is used in modern Greece as well and it is not uncommon.

-- Anonymous User  12/27/2005

Taken out of context, I can see this really becoming tiresome for a woman who might not want to be seen as a love goddess or would like to be taken seriously. It's a beautiful name, but I think it would cause a lot of trouble for its bearer.

-- Anonymous User  3/16/2006

I named my car Aphrodite, because the color is a really pale, shimmery green. It's my impression of how "sea-foam green" should look. I thought it was fitting, and of course my friends love the name.

-- Sabrina  5/18/2006

The modern Greek pronunciation is ahf-ro-DHEE-tee.

-- Kosta  12/4/2006

I think the spelling Afrodite is much better.

-- honungspinglan  1/7/2007

This name is gorgeous. If I ever have a daughter I want to name her that. Or asscoiate it in the name somehow. It's beautiful!

-- MEGARA2009  2/8/2007

"Aphrodite" was the name of a kitten (along with Apollo, named after Greek mythological gods) that Elizabeth Walton gave to the Godseys on "The Waltons." There is also a movie called "Mighty Aphrodite" which was written or something by Woody Allen. Personally, I think this is ok name. It sounds nice and all, but it still gives like a sort of strange feeling. Especially because of its strong link to the name of a goddess, that would make it something rather snooty to name someone this in real life (in my opinion) but for a character I think it's fine.

-- Loni_maryrose  6/3/2007

Ridiculous, I can't believe some people! They take for granted names that in antiquity, were the equal to Bible prayers. For goodness sake, these names should not be used for people, movies or things! This is complete irreverence.

-- Anonymous User  6/3/2007

Shame to those who name their child, a thing, a pet or whatever this! It's the name of a Goddess, fools! Use Aphrodisia or Aphrodisio, that's the more proper names to use. ;-)

-- Anonymous User  6/9/2007

Aphrodite can be used as a name, it sounds very versatile.

-- Anonymous User  6/19/2007

No matter how exotic and historical this name is, I'd never name my kid that. I wouldn't want them to be stuck with the nickname "Afro" their whole life. Lol :P

-- canuckflame  7/13/2007

A beautiful, beautiful sound, but a stupid, obnoxious and ridiculous name in my opinion. I'm sorry, but I find it silly to name a tiny innocent child an obscure name with the bearer being spoken of in some stories as petty and jealous. I apologize to the people who like this name.

-- Anonymous User  11/14/2007

Yes, it does sound beautiful, but it would be just so pompous to name your child something like Aphrodite. Okay, I'll admit that I like the name Athena, but even that is a little much and at least Athena was wise and strong. Aphrodite was a petty, mischievious womanizer. She was more the goddess of infatuation and beauty than love. How could you love someone who had complete domination over you? That's not real love! How could anyone take you seriously if your name was Aphrodite? Anyway, in all the stories she smites anyone who dares compare themselves to her (nevermind actually having the gall to share her name) so watch out!

-- livieluvbug  12/2/2007

The name is not uncommon in Greece (I have an aunt of this name.) As to those who regard its use for people as "irreverent," that is rubbish. Do you think that Hispanics who name their sons Jesus are being irreverent? Anyhow, this is a goddess that nobody believes in anymore. Besides, her conduct was not always very admirable. (For one thing, like most Greek dieties, she slept around quite a bit.)

-- Kosta  1/23/2008

It would be quite ironic if a girl named Aphrodite turned out asexual. That, or just unattractive and not very friendly. Of course, this name would surely lead to teasing, possibly even serious bullying. It's over-the-top and pompous on an actual person, and someone with this name will have credibility problems, unless it's common in the area.

-- slight night shiver  4/19/2008

My aunt did just fine, even though the name was not common in her area (in fact, she was probably the only one). But then, she is attractive and friendly.

-- Kosta  4/23/2008

I personally like the name. I think my child would have a great life if I named her Aphrodite.

-- aquarocky  5/31/2008

Albanian.
aphro=afro=to bring near, to draw near, to come near
dite=day
It means to bring the day, morning star, as many Greek names have only meaning in Albanian.

-- lazaros  7/1/2008

Aphrodite is an absolutely beautiful, lovely name (of course). But whenever I see it written down I can't help but thinking of the word 'Hermaphrodite'. Cruel nickname potential.

-- Anonymous User  7/27/2008

I love this name, but I named one of my stuffed bears this. My point is, it sounds too over-the-top on a real person as opposed to, say, a stuffed animal, doll, or pet. Maybe if you're of Greek descent it might work, but otherwise it won't and will cause teasing, considering it sounds like "hermaphrodite".

-- bananarama  8/20/2008

I doubt this name would lead to teasing. Well, except maybe for afro. But seriously, how many little kids even know about Greek myths? They might think the name is strange or cool because they've never heard of it before, but that's it. And remember, even though there are people out there who'd tease the name, there are also people (friends) who'd support the person with the name.

-- Anonymous User  11/2/2008

After wishing never to be separated from Hermes, Aphrodite's and Hermes's bodies were merged - the first hermaphrodite.

-- Kerules  6/26/2009

It is terribly unfortunate that some people are so narrow-minded and ignorant as to assert that any child named Aphrodite would be subject to teasing.
Aphrodite may not work as a name in your community, but I assure you that it does pass in many places in the world as a given name just fine. In my course at university there were three girls named Aphrodite, all of Greek heritage.

-- vomiting  11/12/2009

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