Thea

Name:

Thea

Pronounced: THAY-uh or TAY-uh (depending on the region)

Variations: Tea, Tia

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Thea is derived from the Greek word "theos" which means "god". It is often used as a short form of the name Theodora, which means "gift of God".

Popularity:

Thea is a popular name in several European countries, including Norway, Denmark, and Sweden

Did you know?

Thea White was an American voice actress who was known for her role as Muriel Bagge in the animated television series "Courage the Cowardly Dog". Thea Stilton is a character in a series of children's books who is the younger sister of the title character, Geronimo Stilton.

Famous namesakes:

Thea Astley was an Australian writer who won the Miles Franklin Award four times for her novels. Thea Bowman was an American Roman Catholic religious sister and educator who was known for her advocacy for racial justice.

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