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Dp has finally suggested a name - unsure

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SheWillBeLoved · 05/05/2009 23:02

We're having a girl, and I've told him that I have given up because every name I suggest, he vetoes.

He text me at work earlier with a suggestion, but I'm undecided because of how it sounds.

The name is Tia Nicole. Nicole being the middle name, which for some reason has always been the middle name no matter what first name is suggested.

Does Tia make people think 'Tear'? Or if it wasn't mentioned, wouldn't it cross your mind?

We haven't decided on this yet btw, just looking for opinions first on the above dilemma

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Tinker · 05/05/2009 23:03

I don't like it, sounds a bit Page 3. Nicole is nice but Tia sounds made up. Doesn't it mean old/aunt in Spanish?

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SheWillBeLoved · 05/05/2009 23:04

Argh, I've just read on a site that it has no real meaning, but is linked to 'aunt' in Spanish.

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Mutt · 05/05/2009 23:05

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edam · 05/05/2009 23:05

Tia does indeed mean 'aunt' - don't know if that bothers you, though.

Doesn't ring my bell but it's your baby!

ILoveDolly · 05/05/2009 23:05

To me, sounds a bit too much like Tia Maria Nicole is nice though

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SheWillBeLoved · 05/05/2009 23:05

Yeah it's a real name Mutt To be honest I've never known, or heard of a Tia. Probably why it's caught my eye.

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ILoveDolly · 05/05/2009 23:06

Hmm Mutt and I at the drinks cabinet

AuraofDora · 05/05/2009 23:06

what about anna?

Tinker · 05/05/2009 23:07

There's Tia Carrera (Wayne's World). But it's not her real name.

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MissPiggyHasTheFlu · 05/05/2009 23:08

I know a couple of Tia's (all under 5) and like it as a name,

cheekster · 05/05/2009 23:09

I taught a lovely girl named Tia, it really suited her. Ive loved the name ever since

PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 05/05/2009 23:09

Tia is nice i know a couple but teen aged not little ones

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SheWillBeLoved · 05/05/2009 23:10

I like it Mutt - DP however, has just vetoed it. Argh.

He's more interested in 'unusual' names, rather than the classic names that I like. Finding a balance is bloody hard!

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MrsMattie · 05/05/2009 23:10

I like both names, but not together.

Overmydeadbody · 05/05/2009 23:10

It does make me think Tia Maria, but if you and your DP like it, that's all that matters.

Mutt · 05/05/2009 23:12

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screamingabdab · 05/05/2009 23:13

What about Leah? Bit more classy IMO

lockets · 05/05/2009 23:21

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RachieB · 05/05/2009 23:23

It's ok, but prefer Mia or even Nia
or Tiana or Talia

The only Tia I know is a dog!

JoPie · 05/05/2009 23:34

Makes me think stripper (sorry!)

RumourOfAHurricane · 05/05/2009 23:43

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OneTiredFox · 06/05/2009 10:16

What about something longer, with Tia as a nickname? Like Anastasia or Natalia? I know these don't exactly have Tia in but they sound like Tia could be a feasible shortening.

hobbgoblin · 06/05/2009 10:18

It's okay. But, imo only okay, not amazing!

Anyway, just cos this is his one contribution doesn't mean you have to force self to like it.

Act as he has and vetoe at your leisure.

WinkyWinkola · 06/05/2009 10:19

Porn star name IMO.