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In Greek mythology Pandora was the first woman, and disobeyed the command of the Gods by opening a container. That "Pandora's box" released all the evils of mankind into the world. Today the phrase "Pandora's box" refers to any action that opens up a plethora of trouble you can't take back. This would be an incredibly negative name to give a girl (and the inevitable crude "Pandora's box" jokes wouldn't help matters).

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Pandora Mitchell-Matthews, one of Paige Matthews' and Henry Mitchell's twin daughters in the televison show "Charmed", eaither the middle or youngest of her brother Henry Jr. and sister Posy.
Pandora is Adrian Mole's love interest in Sue Townsend's Adrian Mole diaries set in England.
Pandora is a vampire in Anne Rice's book, 'Pandora.'
'Pandora's Aquarium' is a song by Tori Amos.
Pandora is the name of the slightly wierd friend of Effie in the UK teen drama Skins.