Why is it that Trojan names like Hector, Paris, Helen and Cassandra are used over ancient Greek names like Achilles, Odysseus and Agamemnon?

by And_be_one_traveler

Edit: To clarify, I mean in the modern, western Countries. However information on places outside the west is welcome.

Iphikrates

In terms of the Homeric names you mention, you're right - presumably because the Trojan ones are easier to say and spell. On the other hand, you won't often find people named after Aeneas or Pandarus or Sarpedon, and some of the most common Western names are Greek in origin. Probably the most widespread is Paris' alternative name, Alexandros - made famous by Alexander the Great. Then there's Andrew (Andreas), Timothy (Timotheos), Peter (Petros), George (Georgios)...

commiespaceinvader

Hi there!

Could you clarify the question? Specifically as to what context in which Trojan names are used over Greek names you are talking about?

Thank you!