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

59 replies

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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Honkytonkdoda · 24/08/2019 10:39

I don’t know any but it’s definitely still not ‘out there’
Also I always see it mentioned on baby name threads

gwilt · 24/08/2019 10:38

Easy to say, easy to spell, and the name of a delightful girl I know :)

AverageMummy · 24/08/2019 10:38

I’ve never met one but I love it.
I also love Theodora / Dorothea / Althea
I think Thea as a stand-alone is the least ‘out there’ being a top 100 name.
Lovely choice

breaconoptimist · 24/08/2019 10:32

There are tonnes of Theo’s near us and a Thea. I don’t think it’s hard to spell as nice and short.

SierraNevada · 24/08/2019 10:31

I’ve only ever known one Thea (I’m in my late 50s) but really love the name. I think it suits all ages. Yes there are more little Theas’ around now but I wouldn’t let that put you off as you both love it,

Robs20 · 24/08/2019 10:28

Yes. Not that unusual. I have a friend named thea and know 2 babies with this name.

MyNewBearTotoro · 24/08/2019 10:27

Thea is a fairly common name around here and I know plenty of children plus a few teens and adults called Thea. I wouldn’t see it as at all ‘out there,’ it’s a nice known name without being completely overused.

ILoveAnOwl · 24/08/2019 10:21

It's what we were going to call our daughter (short for Dorothea) and I still sort of regret that we changed our minds at the last minute!

Beautiful name and I don't think 'out there'.

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 24/08/2019 10:20

Thea is hugely popular where I am it would literally be considered the complete opposite of an out there name.

I'm not sure why anyone would find it difficult to pronounce or spell for anyone let alone grand parents its a pretty bog standard and pretty old name really so I'm sure they would be fine.

I think you are vastly overthinking it.

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