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

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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 do

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

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

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

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

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

It's having a real surge in popularity.

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.

I like it also like Rhea

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

Very pretty name and not at all out there

If you're worried about what people will think, don't announce the name until your daughter is born and then present it as a done deal. They won't have a chance to express any disapproval.

Wow ! It was “ out there “ in 1993 when eldest was born but it’s funny now we can sit in a park and almost always she wonders who is shouting her only to see a 2yr old wander to the voice !

However my husband does have difficulty pronouncing it! He says Fea not Thea as in Thursday and not fear

I know two little Theas but I would be worried about some people I know who pronounce it like chicken's husband with an f sound.

It's really popular, not at all out there!

Definitely not "out there" it's really common now. Even if it was out there, if you and your hubby like it, go for it.

Family will soon get used to it, although my Nan (94) still couldn't come around to our sons name (called it a stupid name and we should have used a name like Paul or John) she had Dementia so would tell me this every time I spoke his name 😂😂😂😂

Choose what you like, not what others like.

I don’t think it’s at all out there. It’s short, very popular and easy to spell. I’d say it’s the opposite of out there!

I know 3 under 5 and I don't know many children, so I don't think it's out there at all.

It’s a pretty name but it’s the polar opposite of out there!

It's very popular on MN for reasons I cannot fathom, but I've never come across one in real life. I'm going against most people on here when I say it's a thumbs down from me. I don't like the sound or how it looks written down, it's bit insubstantial or something.

How would you pronounce it, OP?
I was at school with an Anthea in the 70s. So I would pronounce it like that unless advised otherwise.
Either way, I think it's a pretty name. I know two Tia's.

If you live in the SE then I'd give it a miss as she'll be known as Fresh.

Why Fresh?

I like it and I’ve seen it suggested and mentioned on MN a lot. Never actually met one in real life though.

Fresh??

I'm a teacher and have taught 2 over the past three years. Lovely name though not uncommon.