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Updated November 23, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Hades

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: Sightless

What is the meaning of the name Hades?

The name Hades is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means Sightless.

Also a term used for "hell"

People who like the name Hades also like:

Sirius, Jasper, Xander, Achilles, Eros, Apollo, Oliver, Nyx, Aurora, Aphrodite, Athena, Persephone, Esme, Sapphire

Names like Hades:

Hideyuki, Hotaka, Hideko, Hatsuye, Hadassah, Hidehisa, Hatsu, Hatsuko, Hedwig, Hatice, Hadas, Hideaki, Hodges, Hidetaka, Hideyoshi, Huitaca, Hodge, Hideki, Hidekazu

Stats for the Name Hades

checkmark Hades is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Hades is currently not ranked in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Hades:

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1. Potential negative associations with the Greek god Hades, who is often depicted as a dark and sinister figure associated with death and the underworld.
2. Pronunciation difficulties or confusion, as some people may not be familiar with the name or may mispronounce it.
3. Possible teasing or bullying from peers due to the association with a mythological figure associated with darkness and fear.
4. Difficulty in finding personalized items such as keychains, mugs, or other merchandise with the name "Hades" on them.
5. Potential for misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the child's character based solely on their name, leading to unfair assumptions or biases.