Thalia Taylor?

[washngo]

Love the name Thalia so much. But surname is Taylor. Is Thalia Taylor too ridiculous?

[MoonlightandRoses]

It's not ridiculous, but I'm not generally a fan of same initial first and surnames. Also, the TT in this case would make me think of the Isle of Man races.

Thalia is a lovely name though. Would you consider it as a middle name?

[Kayano]

Alliteration in names makes me twitch although I do like the name

[Psammead]

I like alliterative names, but this sounds a bit wrong, to me.

[TinkerMaloo]

sounds fine, if you love it use it :) Xx

[Lunarlyte]

Well, Thalia Taylor sounds to me like 'Tinker, Tailor', then I automatically think 'soldier, spy'. This could just be me, of course, and is not a big deal. Thalia is a very cool name but try to think of all possible criticisms your little one could get before bestowing this (or any) name.

For example, I really like the name Penelope, but the abbreviation 'Penny' rhymes with our surname and sounds silly, so that name was a no-no for both DDs.

[Trestle]

Sorry but yes, I do think it sounds a bit strange together.

[rockinhippy]

I think it sounds odd too, sorry & isn't Thalia a Shoe company in Europe, or am I thinking of something similar

[Stellan]

Not sure about Thalia Taylor but Tally Taylor is a definite no. That said, I know someone whose married (nick)name is very similar to that (think I instead of an A) and it seems to work for her.

[washngo]

Ok so consensus is it's a bit odd then? Another name I love is Elizabeth but that's been ruled out for surname reasons too.

[SoupDragon]

How are you pronouncing Thalia?

I've tried it several ways and I"m afraid it sounds ridiculous to me.

[mumnosbest]

Thalia Taylor is not quite right. I know a girl from school who had initials TT, the boys all called her 'Titty'
How about Eliza/Elisa, Elise or Elliss if you like Elizabeth?

[mumnosbest]

or Elsie

[MarySA]

It sounds a bit tongue twister like together. And probably not Elizabeth Taylor either. Elsie, Eleanor?

[Psammead]

Rockinhippy - are you thinking of the book store?

[rockinhippy]

you know I'm just not sure Psamm I get a mental image of Thalia as a shop name over a window, quite funky looking, but I've a foggy head ATM & just can't quite remember it clearly, think I've seen it a lot though, so suspect its a chain, rather than independent, which wouldn't matter

[Psammead]

Does it look like this?

[LadyWellian]

I'm guessing the Th is pronounced as in Thailand, in which case I think it's probably a bit too similar sounding to the surname - like Tyler Taylor or even Taylor Taylor.

And that's on the assumption that the 'a' is pronounced 'ah' - if it's pronounced 'ay' then I'd say it's a definite no-no.

[Psammead]

It's TAH-lee-ah

[5madthings]

i knew a Thalia and they pronounced it with the Th sound so Tha lee ah is that makes sense i always liked it but we have a Theo and so couldnt have a daughter called Thalia as well!

[TheCatInTheHairnet]

If it's pronounced Tah-lee-ah, I think it sounds great!

[Lunarlyte]

Waves back at Seventh :)

[MoonHare]

I love the name Thalia, was on shortlist for DD2. And I usually like alliterative first/surnames but I'm afraid I agree with the others that it just doesn't really scan.

It's gutting to give up a name becasue of awkward surname issues, I know because we've had to do this too.

DD2 is Tabitha.

Tabitha Taylor works I think.

Good luck with your decision x

[rockinhippy]

Yes Psamm :) - thats it :)

& I've also remembered where I've got the shoe thing from - Thalia is also the name of a US Trendy surf wear company & they specialise in trendy sports shoes -

No double Ts please :(- I really do think as said above thats just asking for trouble - they do end up being NN Titty - seen that happen amongst DDs friends