Hermes

I like the way this name looks and also its history, but to me it just sounds too much like "her mess" or "herpes". No offense to anyone with this name, it's still unique and handsome!

I don't like the name Hermes. Makes me think of Herpes.

My brother's name is Hermes, and it's really not as weird as it sounds (we live in the US). I think it's really a strong and intellectual name, like the inventor of logic and invention, Hermes Trismegistus. I feel like Hermes can also be associated with the Greek God of messengers, thieves, and mischief. I think the two personalities of the famous bearers are literally exactly like my brother's so it suits him well. Just about anyone will either have a good sense of humor or be extremely intellectual, and by association I think this name can really suit anyone. I like it! It's also classic and modern at the same time. It's a great name.

I love this name. Mind you, only when it's pronounced ayr-MEZ. That way sounds lovely.

Hermes is a nice name. And he is my favourite Greek god as well - unique! By the way, in a story I read, namely The Harlequin Tea Set, there is a dog named Hermes who, in fact, served as his master's messenger!

I like this name a lot because Hermes is my favorite Greek God, and I also think that this name is nice enough to work even today. However if anyone is especially concerned about teasing, it does sound something like Herpes. I think however that by the time Herpes becomes common knowledge kids will have gotten over teasing people because of their names.

I think Hermes looks like a nice name, COOL!

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By the way, I also think the pronunciation Hur-MEHS sounds much better! I'd use this name, it's nice and sounds like a nice, friendly and generous person!

Coming to think of this name a lot since I know this man named Hermes. He is a very nice man and so helpful. For us it's pronounced HUR-MUHS (no not like her-MESS though) which is the Spanish pronunciation. The name Hermes may in fact have Biblical origins, (ok it might sound ironic due to it being the name of a Greek god but that's also all part of the game here) and the characteristics of Hermes the messenger have may have been loosely upon from one of Noah's sons (whose names I can't remember now but when I take another look into this I'll be back with some 'clear information' I guess). I just find this name interesting for some reason and even more some of its origins and even more that Hermes may have even been inspired from the Old Testament. Hmm, but in some sources, it says it simply means "messenger." It fits in a way, but I'm still curious.