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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 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.