Meaning: Short form of Dorothea, Theodora, Theresa or similar names
The story
Thea can shorten several longer names with different histories. Although it resembles the Greek word for goddess, that attractive association is not the sole established origin of every Thea.
Nicknames
- Tia
Spellings & variants
- Téa
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Thea comes from English, German, Scandinavian, and Greek.
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