BABY NAMES
Athena
Greek
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 Unisex
Powerful and brilliant like the goddess she's named for, Athena could start her own Internet company, become a college professor, or write a best-selling novel.

Variations
Athenais, Zena, Xena, Athina, Atine, Athenea, Athene, Athi
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Athena
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