In Greek mythology, Hermes gave Pandora her name after the gods endowed her with gifts.
Hesiod explains the name Pandora as connected with the gifts supplied by the gods. The name is commonly interpreted from Greek elements meaning “all-gifted” or “all-giving,” though the precise nuance depends on how the ancient wording is analyzed. In the story, each deity contributes something to the woman’s appearance, abilities, or social presentation.
Hermes is the divine messenger and herald, so his role in naming and presenting Pandora fits his traditional function. He also gives her a deceptive mind and a treacherous character in Hesiod’s account. This detail is separate from the gifts associated with other gods, such as Athena’s craft instruction and Aphrodite’s charm.
Modern retellings often compress these actions into the phrase “the gods made Pandora.” The original story is more distributed: Hephaestus fashions her, several gods provide attributes, and Hermes supplies the name and carries out Zeus’s command. That division helps distinguish the gods’ individual roles.