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Do you think this name is common? Or it will become very common?

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Jade4747 · 23/11/2018 01:39

Thea.

I've recently heard the name Thea, and it sounds so lovely and mystical. However, I've heard that it's been rapidly gaining popularity over the last few years, which worries me because I don't want a name that will be eventually be common. I'm not searching for a name that's ultra rare, but I think it's nicer to have a slightly unique name. What do you guys think?

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deptfordgirl · 25/11/2018 13:16

I know a few. Some pronounce it The-a and one Tay-a. It's lovely though and hardly common.

ForAMinuteThere · 25/11/2018 12:33

I know of three born recently in our very small local area. It's lovely but does seem to be on the up.

I don't think it will ever be common though.

Dorabean · 25/11/2018 08:36

I love it. It's my sisters name and she is 29 now!

Booboostwo · 25/11/2018 08:33

It also means Goddess in Greek, pronounced Thay—a.

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 25/11/2018 08:16

I think old ladies - Theodora.

Tentomidnight · 25/11/2018 08:14

I know 2 under 4s called Thea.
Lovely name though.

BikeRunSki · 25/11/2018 08:07

I know one, is is 9.

Astronica · 25/11/2018 08:01

In 2017 Thea was number 53 in the UK top 100 girls names. It's also in the top 100 in Australia where I live. I assume it's increasing in popularity.

Inertia · 24/11/2018 16:55

It’s a lovely name, I know of a couple. There are several very popular names that rhyme with Thea , however- think Mia/ Nia/ Sophia/ Maria/ Lia/ Tia/ Leah / Pia .

LaDaronne · 24/11/2018 16:39

I know three under the age of five.

MikeUniformMike · 24/11/2018 13:23

It's very popular. Mentioned on here a lot. Will get pronounced as Fear.

bridgetreilly · 24/11/2018 09:19

Dorothea is one of my very favourite names ever. I have heard Thea a bit in the last few years, but I doubt it will ever be super-common.

hoping2018 · 24/11/2018 08:05

I thought it was fairly popular at the moment! And would predict it to become super popular - it's a lovely name though!

Ca55andraMortmain · 24/11/2018 07:24

I have a three year old Thea. When she was born I had never met another one (we heard the name on the show Arrow and loved it). Three years later and I've met quite a few baby Theas. In fact in a baby massage class recently with Dd2, of 5 baby girls, two were called Thea. It's lovely but it is getting popular (which I am gutted about!)

ImogenTubbs · 24/11/2018 07:14

There's also a character in Haunting of Hill House called Theodora - Theo, for short.

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Jade4747 · 24/11/2018 01:07

So many nice comments! You guys are too kindGrin Apparently it really is becoming more popular for unknown reasons. I do agree with the opinion that you never know when a random name will become popular, so just stick with one that you love

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Moominfan · 23/11/2018 21:57

I love Thea always thought of it as a nn for Athena

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 23/11/2018 21:48

I know one. She's 5. It's lovely.

stressedtiredbuthappy · 23/11/2018 21:46

A Thea and a Theodore in my dds room at nursery. 2-3 year olds.

Rachelover40 · 23/11/2018 21:44

I prefer Theadora, then she can be called Thea or Dora.

OhComeOnRon · 23/11/2018 21:40

Love it OP this is my name choice if we have a girl in January!

My DD has a name that is climbing the popular list but is still the only one in her year at school (she's 4)

KaroB · 23/11/2018 21:24

I went to school with one; she'll be in her late 30s by now. I think I've heard to one recent baby Thea via Facebook and that's all. Quite a few baby (boy) Theos knocking about these days though!

MelanieCheeks · 23/11/2018 21:17

Gorgeous name. Currently listening to Thea Gilmore on spotify.

tryinganewname · 23/11/2018 21:17

Also, I've yet to meet anyone who pronounces it any differently than 'Thee-ah' and it sounds fine in a Yorkshire accent Hmm

It's just outside the top 50, not 100 as I said. Midwife who delivered said she'd never heard of it though so that pleased me, I have an unusual name myself as do all my family so I didn't want anything popular.

CrackersDontMatter · 23/11/2018 21:14

I know three Theas. Two are under 5 and one is 36.

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