My name is Xena and I don't care if people bully me or not. I like my name and my personality. In my eyes people bully me because they are jealous of my name. I still like my name and wouldn't change it for the world.
I saw this name in the baby name book my mom had way before the Xena TV show so I am shocked that it doesn't have a direct Greek definition on this site instead of linking it to the tv show and then having to look up Xenia. There is also former tennis star Zina Garrison who was born way before the TV show.
A catchy and strong sounding name; I like it. Probably because I liked Xena the warrior princess. But if I were to give the name to my child, I'd alter the spelling (Zeena) to avoid mispronunciation, and I'll compound it with another name. Giving that name alone, I think, may pose challenges to the child and parents as well.
Unfortunately, my name is Xena. I've always despised it, ever since I was a child; too many references to the TV show. Adults tended to think that my name was "really cool" but my peers did not. I remember this one kid giving me trouble because my name 'didn't match my race' because I'm super white, but whatever. Point is, it sounds cool but not as a name for an actual human being. Don't inflict this name on a child. Also, the name 'Senja' is a nicer alternative and both names come from 'Xenia' :)
― Anonymous User 9/4/2016
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The name Xena was given to 51 baby girls born in the US in 2012, ranking relatively low compared to other popular culture names such as Beyonce and Renesmee.
I, personally, really like this name, and would use it. I don't find the association with the 90's program a bad one at all; I rather like the show, and the character was a strong one.
This is a great name. I picture a confident brunette who's studying to be a lawyer. And I'd rather be associated with a princess who defends herself than with one who stands there all day looking pretty.
― Anonymous User 9/29/2008
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Oh, I love this name! It's just kind of solid and out there. It reminds me of an ambitious young girl.
It makes a great nickname or name for a pet. I think anyone who was actually called this by their parents as their real name, though, would be made fun of.