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Thea
Meaning: goddess; short for Dorothea or Theodora · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Greek for 'goddess', and a short form of Dorothea ('gift of God') and Theodora.
Nicknames
Teddie
Variants & related names
Téa, Tea, Theia
Thea name art
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FAQ
What does the name Thea mean?
Thea means “goddess; short for Dorothea or Theodora”. It comes from Greek.
Is Thea a popular name?
Yes — Thea has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Thea?
Teddie.
What are other forms of Thea?
Téa, Tea, Theia.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.