Thea
Thea is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “goddess, divine.” It ranked #353 in the United States in 2025. Thea derives from the Greek 'theos' meaning 'god.
how do you pronounce Thea?
THEE-ah
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what does Thea mean?
The name Thea means “goddess, divine.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Thea derives from the Greek 'theos' meaning 'god.' In Greek mythology, Theia was a Titan goddess associated with sight and the blue sky. It also works as a short form of Theodora or Dorothea, giving it vintage depth.
where does the name Thea come from?
Wikipedia derives Thea from the Greek Theia, meaning goddess, while two separate Wiktionary entries instead describe it as a shortened pet form of Dorothea and Theodora, ultimately from the same goddess root; both derivations appear in the fetched material and are given here side by side rather than picking a winner. A third Wiktionary result, tying the name to the word tea, looks like an unrelated entry for a different name in another language and is disregarded.
the history of Thea
Wikipedia notes other forms of the name include Tea and Téa.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #353 |
| 2024 | #349 |
| 2023 | #321 |
| 2022 | #300 |
| 2021 | #314 |
| 2020 | #303 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Thea?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Thea?
- Theia (Greek Titan goddess of sight)
- Thea Queen (Arrow character)
- Thea von Harbou (German screenwriter, Metropolis)
what names are similar to Thea?
what names go well with Thea?
Sibling names that share Thea's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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