The nameThea
Thea is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "goddess". Short and elegant, it is popular in Britain and Scandinavia.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Thea comes from the Greek thea, "goddess". It is also a short form of Dorothea, Theodora or Althea.
Origin
Greek. In mythology, Theia is a Titaness, mother of the sun, the moon and the dawn.
History
Thea rose in the 2010s, reaching the top 50 in England and Wales. It is popular in Norway and Denmark.
Famous people named Thea
- Thea Gill, actress
- Thea Sharrock, director
- Thea Musgrave, composer
Popularity of the name Thea
Thea in the United States
Thea was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 6,406 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Thea. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Thea in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,007 births a year.
Thea in the United Kingdom
Thea was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 7,700 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Thea. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Thea in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 848 births a year on average, against 1,122 in the five years before.
Thea in France
Thea in Belgium
Thea in Switzerland
Thea in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Thea
Names from the same generation as Thea, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thea mean?
Thea comes from the Greek thea, "goddess". It is also a short form of Dorothea, Theodora or Althea.
What is the origin of the name Thea?
Greek. In mythology, Theia is a Titaness, mother of the sun, the moon and the dawn.
Is Thea a girl's or a boy's name?
Thea is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Thea?
In 2024, Thea was the 348th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 893 births.
What are the variants of the name Thea?
Variants and related names of Thea include Dorothea and Téa.
What are good sibling names for Thea?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Leia, Zelda, Athena and Raelynn for a sister, Bodhi, Killian, Remy and Bastian for a brother.
Who are famous people named Thea?
Thea Gill, actress; Thea Sharrock, director; Thea Musgrave, composer.