Reia?

thoughts on the name Reia? (pronounced [name_u]Ray[/name_u]-Uh). It means queen in Spanish. I think I prefer this spelling over [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] and [name_f]Raya[/name_f].

I’m with you. I much prefer this spelling as well! Reia has a timeless, mystical, queenly vibe while [name_f]Raya[/name_f] feels trendy. And [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] would inevitably be prounounced “ree-uh”.

I think people would get the pronunciation in general, because most people are familiar with [name_f]Princess[/name_f] [name_f]Leia[/name_f] and her similar spelling/pronunciation.

People would probably spell it “Raya” upon hearing it. You also might occasionally get “rye-uh” pronunciation.

Overall I think it’s absolutely stunning with a beautiful meaning! It would be on my list if my sister wasn’t planning to use Rhea.

Reia has a great sound. I prefer that spelling too but I must warn you that Reia does not mean “queen” in Spanish. [name_f]Reina[/name_f] is the right way to say “queen” in Spanish.

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I like All variations of Reia!

Reia is great! I like the sounds

I know a [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] ([name_u]Ray[/name_u]-uh) and think [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] / Reia is a lovely name! I say go for it!

Yes this is what I was thinking as well. Also [name_f]Reina[/name_f] is much prettier and easier to pronounce than Reia IMO

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I think it’s a pretty name. I have also seen the spelling Reya.

I agree with @Estrela that “reina” means queen in Spanish, not “reia”. So if the “queen” meaning is important to you I would suggest [name_f]Reina[/name_f] instead.

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I prefer [name_f]Reina[/name_f] or [name_f]Rayna[/name_f].

I like it, too, and it is a better spelling in my opinion. As much as I love [name_f]Rhea[/name_f], I can’t help but associate it with… diarrhea :grimacing: even though I would pronounce it as ray-uh, not ree-uh.

I love it!

I like [name_f]Reya [/name_f]better than Reia. I think [name_f]Rhea[/name_f] (is either [name_f]Ree[/name_f]-uh or [name_u]Ray[/name_u]) and [name_f]Raya[/name_f] ([name_u]Rye[/name_u]-uh)

I used to babysit a little girl named [name_f]Rea[/name_f] pronounced reh-ah. That was the full first name, she was lovely and it really suited her. However if you’re in an english speaking place it’d always be [name_f]Ree[/name_f]-ah