Athens
Meaning of Athens
With roots stretching back to ancient Greece, Athens is a unisex name that conjures images of sunlit marbles, the early spark of democracy and the protective gaze of Athena. Pronounced ah-THEHNS in Greek and ATH-unz in English, it’s elegant on any child—whether they’re destined for spirited debates or simply the occasional toga-themed birthday party (ideal for archaeologist parents, too!). Though it remains a rare choice—hovering in the 900s on US baby name charts—it’s precisely that rarity that gives Athens its modern allure: a name steeped in history yet as fresh as the Aegean breeze.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ah-THEHNS (/a.ˈθens/)
English
- Pronunced as ATH-unz (/ˈæθ.ənz/)
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Notable People Named Athens
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