Medea

Pretty!

This is a ballsy choice of name.

Sounds too close to "media". To be honest, I didn't know it was also the name of a mythological character until reading these comments, but yeah, any association with her would be a reason not to use it.

This is my name! I didn't like it as a kid, but now I absolutely adore it. I've never met anyone with the same name, and 9 times out of 10 when I introduce myself I hear "oh, pretty name!". I like that it has a mythological backstory. And yes, I do like the controversial character of Medea but I guess I might be a bit biased... Most people I meet don't seem to be that familiar with the Greek tragedy though, which makes it even more special when they do know it and instantly make a reference to it. I think my name sounds beautiful, powerful, unique and intellectual. Thanks dad for giving me this name :)

Medea just reminds me of the weird character. I would like it much more if it didn't.

My name is Medea and I've always hated it. Personally been teased about it for as long as I can remember, even being called Medusa. Then the Tyler Perry movies came along and I was heckled about those. While it's a great tragic Greek tale, I don't think it was wise of my mother to choose the name. People can be particularly cruel when encountering something different or unique from the norm.

I had a friend in college with this name, but spelt Mediya. I liked it - it's unusual without being too wacky, with a kind of poetry to it. She wasn't Greek though, interestingly enough, but Pakistani; I don't know where her parents got the name from.

I think it's pretty, but I don't think it's usable due to the mythological association, and due to the fact that it's too close to Madea.

I don't care for the psychic story behind it (although I love Greek mythology), it's a beautiful name and I'd definitely use it.

As a fictional character, Medea is immensely strong and tragic. She achieved her goal (to ruin the rest of her unfaithful husband's life), but at what personal cost? I would even consider Medea for a daughter... if it weren't for the Tyler Perry movies.

How can anyone possibly like this name?! Not only does it sound horrible but you'll be naming your child after a psycho you killed HER OWN children to punish her husband for leaving her! You might as well name her Jack the Ripper or Hitler or even Satan.

Don't like it. It sounds too close to "media", which of course the girl will be called. And the association with the mythological figure makes this name rather over-the-top, despite Medea being an interesting figure.

It's a very strong and beautiful name, I agree with previous comment!

I adore the name, but I doubt I would ever use it because of the connotation.

First time when I heard the name was in a concert hall - the orchestra played Medea's Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, composed by Samuel Barber. It was something I never foget. After that evening I cannot hear this strong name without Barber-association. I love the way it sounds, the story behind it, but I would never, never in my life use it. Medea is too hard name to live with, especially for a little girl!

I really love this name. I think I might use it if/when I have a daughter.

It sounds so evil in a way I like it.

I love the name Medea - it's really powerful - something like a heroine's name.