Greek

Thalia

Pronounced THAY-lee-ahShare

Meaning: To blossom

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Thalia comes from a Greek verb meaning to blossom. The name also belongs to figures in Greek mythology, including the Muse associated with comedy, while the botanical root supplies the meaning.

Nicknames

  • Thally
  • Lia
  • Tia

Spellings & variants

  • Thaleia

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

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Style

Origins

Thalia comes from Greek.

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