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The name Thea - is it a bit "out there"

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neverornow · 24/08/2019 10:14

We absolutely adore the name Thea for a girl

But I'm wondering if it's a little "out there" for some. Namely DGP's who all prefer simple names which you don't need to clarify the pronunciation of or the spelling. It's mostly PIL that I'm worried about. I know shouldn't care, but I doGrin

So have you heard this name much?

Would you give it a thumbs up?

Would you know how to pronounce and spell it without having to ask?

TIA

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Chanellta · 24/08/2019 11:40

Very pretty name and not at all out there

pikapikachu · 24/08/2019 11:39

Not out there at all- especially if you pick Thea over longer names like Dorothea.

Whoops75 · 24/08/2019 11:38

I like it also like Rhea

Zippetydoodahzippetyay · 24/08/2019 11:34

I love it. I'm Australian but have a Scottish cousin with the name Thea. If it didn't rhyme with my surname I would have considered it for my children.

Oysterbabe · 24/08/2019 11:29

It's having a real surge in popularity.

The name Thea - is it a bit "out there"
Oopsy41 · 24/08/2019 11:25

I agree with others, don't think it's out there at all. I think it's a lovely name but is fairly common. My daughters 14 and has three friends called Thea

Astronica · 24/08/2019 11:23

Not out there. Listed at no 51 in popular baby names in UK for 2018.

daisypond · 24/08/2019 11:12

Definitely not not too out there. I know Theas in every age group, including adults, and several in their teens.

EL8888 · 24/08/2019 11:11

Totally not out there l don’t think. Quite popular is my understanding

chicken2015 · 24/08/2019 11:11

We named our little girl Thea Gracie 6 months ago i love the name!!

Chitarra · 24/08/2019 11:10

I like this name. I only know one person called Thea - she's in her 40s and pronounces it Tia. I also know a dog called Tia and pronounced Tia!

Dixywitch19 · 24/08/2019 11:07

My Dsd is a Thea. We have issues of people saying 'fea' instead of Thea, and alot of people going 'what?' When you say her name.
I personally think it's a marmite name, people either love it or really dislike it.

Cbeebiesrehab · 24/08/2019 11:03

I know two babies in the last month born and named Thea. Wouldn’t class it as out there at all.

BelulahBlanca · 24/08/2019 11:02

It’s become really popular lately, I think it’s beautiful

Starryskiesinthesky · 24/08/2019 11:00

Funnily enough i saw this morning on a Scottish baby name list it was the most popular girls name in East Lothian last year!

ReasonedCamper · 24/08/2019 10:58

It is a great name.

Are you planning Taya or Thee-uh as the pronunciation? People do use both, I like Taya, but there’s will be those who will say Thee-uh on first reading.

Lovely name, go for it.

Cobblersandhogwash · 24/08/2019 10:54

Love it. Not out there at all.

gotmychocolateimgood · 24/08/2019 10:48

My friends granddaughter is Thea Pearl. I love it

MrsPellegrinoPetrichor · 24/08/2019 10:47

Not unusual at all,pretty name.

userabcname · 24/08/2019 10:46

Very popular I'd say. I know quite a few.

Mitebiteatnite · 24/08/2019 10:45

I know 4 women called Thea, all in their mid thirties. I think it's lovely, but then all theas I know are lovely women, if they were total bitches I might not like it so much!

LarkDescending · 24/08/2019 10:44

Definitely not “out there” - very much of the moment. Presumably following on from the popularity of Theo for boys over the last few years.

ICanTuckMyBoobsInMyPockets · 24/08/2019 10:42

It's really common, in both senses, where I'm from

Clettercletterthatsbetter · 24/08/2019 10:41

Definitely not ‘out there’ - it seems to be increasingly popular!

I’d pronounce it Th-EE-a, though I’m aware some people pronounce it Tay-a.

HeadintheiClouds · 24/08/2019 10:40

Out there?? Hardly 😂. It’s a very pretty name, go for it.

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