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Thea Jordan

ryabinksryabinks member
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First time mama here!  We are pretty seriously considering naming our daughter Thea (pronounced Thee-uh) Jordan but I like to hear all sides of things, all the pros and cons, before I make a big decision like this.  In the other forum I participate in, a couple of people mentioned that it can be pronounced Tee-uh or Tay-uh, but I think this might be somewhat regional/cultural? I have never heard either pronunciation, unless it was actually spelled Tia or Tea.  Jordan is a given, we are 100% using this for her middle name no matter what the first name ends up being.  Jordan is after my little brother who passed away unexpectedly when he was 13.  
Things we like about Thea Jordan:
1. Thea is short and sweet; our last name is a mouthful.
2.  Thea is feminine without being too trendy
3. We aren't a fan of nicknames, but would be ok if she chose in the future to go by TJ or Jordan

What are your thoughts?  Throw them at me.  If you don't like it, tell me why!!
Thanks!

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Re: Thea Jordan

  • bbiutmcphbbiutmcph member
    I like Thea and can't imagine it would have many pronunciation issues. Tea and Tia like you said are the only way I have heard Tee uh or Tay uh


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  • MRDCleMRDCle member
    I've only ever heard it pronounced Thee-uh. I like it a lot.
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  • BabyBoyH92016BabyBoyH92016 member
    I really like Thea. I've only heard it and understood it to be pronounced one way "Thee-uh"
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  • nanner26nanner26 member
    I love it!! I've only heard it pronounced "thee-uh". Short and sweet. 
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  • jessilee15jessilee15 member
    NMS, but no issues with Thea. And I can't believe many people would mess up the pronunciation
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  • mb0112mb0112 member
    Thea seems easy to pronounce.  I like it with Jordan, feels like a nice contrast.  Thea always feels a little incomplete to me and I can't place why.  But it is pretty
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  • BabyBoyH92016BabyBoyH92016 member
    I agree with @mb0112 Thea does feel a little incomplete. I think of it as a nn for Theodora, which in my opinion is a gorgeous name. I understand though that it's not everyone's style, and Thea is a lovely, less intense version of this name. 
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  • cantrelljacantrellja member
    edited September 2017
    I agree with pp's, Thea seems incomplete to me. It does seem to be short for Theodora. I have heard it pronounced "Thay-uh" rather than "Thee-uh" on occasion. Have you considered Thalia (pron "Thayl-ya")? It's of Greek origin and means "to flourish"  or "to bloom" which when combined with Jordan, might be a nice tribute. 

    Names that remind me of Thea are: 

    Leah
    Willa
    Tessa
    Nora
    Luna/Lula

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  • mb0112mb0112 member
    If you are not sold on Thea and want alternatives, I like the suggestions from  @cantrellja especially Leah Jordan.  Adding other short and sweet suggestions-

    Thora 
    Mia
    Ruby
    Iris
    Ada
    Eva
    Eve
    Celia

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  • holli0801holli0801 member
    I like it!
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  • almondrosealmondrose member
    I pronounce it thay-uh. I really like it.



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