Isla or Thea?

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Full names...

Isla Evangeline

Or

Theodora Skye (Thea)

?

Thea is lovely!

Theodora Skye. There are 3 Islas on my street alone.

I loved Isla10yrs ago, but its FAR too popular now.

I'm not a huge fan of Theodora or Thea, but if different and not common. I really love Skye, so Theodora Skye is my choice.

If you surname is longer, I'd go with Skye Theodora surname though.

Thea! Also love Isla but it’s got very popular.

I've always had a strong dislike for Theodora/Thea but I can't put my finger on why. On the other hand, I love Isla despite its popularity. I really like Skye and think it works perfectly as both a middle name and a first name. Not keen on Evangeline, too fussy.

I like Isla Skye, but that can't be used for obvious reasons

I can't really pick between them. I'd say Theodora Skye flows slightly better than Isla Evangeline, but overall I prefer Isla as a first name.

I loved the name Isla but I know about 4 babies recently who have been called that.

I really like Thea but prefer it as a nickname for Athena rather than Theodora

Theodora is lovely

I’m no help OP, I love both of the names, couldn’t chose between them.

Thea

Lots of Islas allready
Thea is lovely
There was a silent actress called Theda Bara
Which the name Thea reminds me of

You can hardly move for Islas and Lylas and Lyras.

I love Theodora but no one else in my house agrees - going with Isla, which I also love and isn’t so popular where I am yet (not in the UK).
A hard decision they are both equally gorgeous.

Isla is lovely if somewhat popular.

I'm really sorry but can't stand Thea - that is due to knowing a Thea once upon a time, she was known as Thuggy Thea as she was a violent bully. Amd since that I just can't get past that to like the name.

I really like Evageline Skye

Oh lots of chat! I do love both names...although am leaning towards Thea as I love the meaning of the name.

I do like Evangeline but Evie is very popular (and my ds has a name end -y) my dd also has quite an unusual name (outside top 100) so to do one very popular name (Isla) and a very uncommon name might seem a bit odd too.

I live in Scotland and Isla / Islay is incredibly popular.
Thea is lovely, but be ready for hearing “Fia” x

I prefer Isla, such a pretty name

I knew an utterly lovely little Thea. Thea short for Theodora is gorgeous.

Love Thea/Theodora.
Isla is been very popular where I live for the past 5/6 years, I loved it at first but now it’s everywhere.

Love Theodora....actually think Teddy for a girl is super cute but Thea is also lovely xxx

Isla, I don't care about it's popularity, it's so lovely.

Thea, on the other hand... I really hate this name, it sounds so weak and insubstantial and lispy. I dislike Theodora because I don't like any of the usual diminutives - Thea, Dora, Teddy.

Both are absolutely gorgeous names. Isla is so popular now though so I’d go with Thea. It also works across all classes and professions and has that classic but feminine feel. It really is a lovely name.