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This is a dog name.

It's so pop style.
Like Atlas, Legend, Loki, Ace, King.

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I think it'd pretty easily become unnoticeable though, if he were called it everyday, it would just seem like some name. Not nearly as obtrusive as, say, Achilles.
Funny how names don't end up reflecting anything on their bearers, but rather the bearer changes opinions of the name. The more "awesome" the name, the more mediocre its effect seems, sometimes.

I once loved the idea of Hero as a first name, until I saw it on a real child - some celebrity's kid is named Hero, and I remember thinking "yikes" when I came across them. It seemed to have the opposite effect of its intended meaning. Seemed really weak because it was trying so hard.

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Hero Alexander seems like a nice solid combo, it's not terrible, but it's also so.... blunt. I would definitely expect more from an "Ancient Greek fanboy" - makes it look like he read a picture book about Ancient Greece once and never really progressed much past that point.

At least he has a decent middle middle name to fall back on. 😕 And yeah, he'll probably end up going by "Alex" (or whatever else diminutive of Alexander if he does go by his middle, which he should) Hero is not very practical as a name. It holds so much baggage, despite being small. Too many built-in jokes.

Hero ... just another gender-bender. Alexander ... not exactly unusual and distinctive! If the child is lucky, he'll go by Alex; if not, he's highly likely to find himself called 'Super'.

I don’t care for either name individually. Together is worse, in my opinion. I agree with whoever said that Alexander makes Hero feel even more themey or gimmicky.

I have a bit of a fondness for Hero as a feminine name due to the Shakespeare character. But it is a bit much to use, and for a boy there isn't that association so soften the over-the-top-ness. Paired with Alexander it sounds a bit like they want their child to conquer the world.

I think it's quite pleasant, for a not-so-subtle, out there choice. I've never been quite too sure with Hero for a boy, because some of the Greek mythology weren't always the best examples, but with more modern connections it cleans it up a bit. Alexander balances it out, whilst staying on theme.

Congrats on their baby. I don't like Hero as a first name, I prefer the Japanese name Hiro which has the similar pronunciation. I agree with you -- I also think that he'll go by Alex.

A hero ain't nothin' but a sandwich.

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Fanboys and fangirls are so tiresome.

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And all the Greek names they could have chosen, they pick the most in-yor-face, attention-grabbing, baggage-carrying one?

I know Hero is also a Shakespearean name, but by modern standards it’s incredibly tacky and childish.
The Alexander makes it worse. Like, Alexander the Great or something. Or a superhero. I can’t imagine what it would be like applying for a job.

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I wish they had named him Jason or Hector. They’re one of the few Greek hero names that is socially acceptable for boys. And nice.

This message was edited 8/20/2022, 6:22 AM

I don’t think it’s that bad. Hero is a little unisex leaning feminine but Hero Alexander sounds nice and cool.