See the results of this poll: Theia V Athena
Respondents: 67 (This poll is closed)
- Theia / Thea : 32 (48%)
- Athena: 35 (52%)
I voted for [name_f]Athena[/name_f].
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] is nice too, but I think it would be best to spell it without the extra “i”, to prevent a lifetime of spelling hassles.
I have both [name_f]Athena[/name_f] and [name_f]Theia[/name_f] on my list, but I only like [name_f]Theia[/name_f] as [name_m]THAY[/name_m]-uh. But right now I prefer [name_f]Athena[/name_f], though I’m not entirely sure why. It just comes across as stronger and feistier I guess.
I can’t explain how my brain works, but I love [name_f]Athena[/name_f] and really dislike [name_f]Thea[/name_f] 
Well I love Greek mythology, I cannot imagine [name_f]Athena[/name_f] on an actual person. I know that it is used that way, but still. That combined with my love for [name_f]Thea[/name_f], is why I am voting for [name_f]Thea[/name_f]. I agree with attery squash on the reason for spelling [name_f]Thea[/name_f] as [name_f]Thea[/name_f].
I adore [name_f]Thea[/name_f] for her simplicity and beauty (the spelling [name_f]Theia[/name_f] would totally change the pn for me).
[name_f]Athena[/name_f] is lovely also but I prefer [name_f]Thea[/name_f] by miles.
I like [name_f]Theia[/name_f], [name_f]Athena[/name_f], & then [name_f]Thea[/name_f] in that order. However, I pronounce [name_f]Theia[/name_f] {thay-uh}. So, if you’re prn. [name_f]Theia[/name_f] the same as [name_f]Thea[/name_f]. I vote for [name_f]Athena[/name_f].
This is literally me, as well.
While I love [name_f]Athena[/name_f], I can’t actually see it on someone.
I do love [name_f]Thea[/name_f] 
Adding the ‘i’ does seem odd to me though.
[name_f]Athena[/name_f] is more intriguing to me, and she would stand out more.
[name_f]Theia[/name_f] would get lost in all the [name_f]Thea[/name_f]'s, [name_f]Mia[/name_f]'s and [name_f]Leah[/name_f]'s running around. Although I really like her, she’s too much on trend, too in keeping with what parents are typically drawn to today that she falls flat and feels bland, generic, even though she technically isn’t.
I voted for [name_f]Athena[/name_f]- it feels strong and sturdy but feminine, with a great namesake in the goddess [name_f]Athena[/name_f]. I would also pronounce [name_f]Thea[/name_f] thee-ah and [name_f]Theia[/name_f] thay-ah, and use the spelling that best corresponded with the pronunciation I wanted. You could consider [name_f]Athena[/name_f] with the nickname [name_f]Thea[/name_f] (thee-ah)- not a common nickname but intuitive enough to make sense- which would give you the best of both worlds. There’s also [name_f]Anthea[/name_f] which kind of combines the two.
I actually have [name_f]Thea[/name_f] on my list as a nickname for [name_f]Athena[/name_f]. See, I adore [name_f]Thea[/name_f] but short names don’t fit in with my other favorites, so I wanted a longer form. That said, I think [name_f]Thea[/name_f] stands alone perfectly fine. But I’m always a “two birds with one stone” type of person, so I think [name_f]Athena[/name_f] nn [name_f]Thea[/name_f] is a great option.
I prefer [name_f]Thea[/name_f], but the ‘i’ would probably be better to prevent pronunciation issues.
I’d rate both about equally, but I prefer the spelling [name_f]Thea[/name_f] to [name_f]Theia[/name_f]. With the latter spelling, it makes me want to pronounce it ‘th - ee- ia’ rather than ‘th-ia’ if that makes sense.
I have loved greek mythology since childhood, and I have a statue of [name_f]Athena[/name_f] on my mantel. But I just can’t make peace with that name on an actual person. Although I’ll admit I feel that way about most greek myth names - persephone, thetis, calypso, etc. (although I can see ceres, apollo, and some others…)
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] is high on my own list, but I keep going back and forth. I prefer “thee-ah” to “thay-ah”, but one of the appeals of this name to me is that it is already a known name as “tee-ah” or “tay-ah” internationally. The “Th” is a sound I tend to avoid, because I’m way too often overseas and know that most places can’t manage that sound (I knew several baby girls named “[name_f]Ruth[/name_f]” in [name_f]Africa[/name_f] who names became “Root” and nicknames “Rooty” ack). But this one sort of gets around that by already being known all over. And I have exactly zero problem with the idea that the kid would be called with one pronunciation here and another elsewhere - happens to me, happens to everyone (unless you are a [name_f]Ruth[/name_f] who has become Root… ack. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t know what you do about that, though. Tell people to call you by your middle name, maybe…) But TEE-[name_m]AH[/name_m] or [name_u]TAY[/name_u]-[name_m]AH[/name_m] instead of THEE-[name_m]AH[/name_m] is no big deal.
My problem with [name_f]Thea[/name_f] is that it just sounds a little flat, and so close to [name_f]Leah[/name_f] and [name_f]Bea[/name_f], which are names I actually don’t care for. What I love about [name_f]Thea[/name_f] is the history, the associations, the international capacity for the name, and the simpleness, … basically, I’m trying to like it more myself… !
I voted for [name_f]Athena[/name_f]. I like the Greek history behind the name and I have a particular dislike for the name [name_f]Thea[/name_f] and I’m not really sure why.
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] is my favorite! I don’t know why, but I’m just not too fond of [name_f]Athena[/name_f]. So, [name_f]Thea[/name_f] gets my vote!
Thank you.
We are sticking with [name_f]Athena[/name_f] nn [name_f]Thea[/name_f]
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Having second thoughts.
I really like the idea of a two for one name, so I think you should stick with [name_f]Athena[/name_f]. Plus, it’s gorgeous! =]
Are you considering other names, as well?
[name_f]Edit[/name_f]: Omg I love [name_f]Athena[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] in your signature!