WDYT of this uncommon Greek place name?
Pronounced “THESS-uh-lee” but nicknamed [name_f]Tess[/name_f] — too much of a stretch?
I adore [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] - I love the rhythm, the soft sounds and the unique look it has to it. [name_f]Tess[/name_f] works! Since [name_f]Tess[/name_f] works for [name_f]Theresa[/name_f]/[name_f]Teresa[/name_f], I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch
I quite like [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f]. I could see it generally appealing to people as they get to know it. Sounds a lot like the classic [name_f]Cecily[/name_f], which helps in familiarity. I note that another place name [name_f]Romilly[/name_f] is popular on name sites, while not yet so much [name_m]IRL[/name_m], though I could see that happening - again quite recognisable sounds as it’s similar to [name_f]Emily[/name_f]. I think [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f], or [name_f]Romilly[/name_f], are just one well-known baby away from growing…
[name_f]Tess[/name_f] makes a great nn for [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f].
I love the name [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f], but am not so much of a fan as [name_f]Tess[/name_f] for a nn as the initial sounds are different. However, I think current nns are less likely to be overtly connected to the formal name than they used to be, so perhaps I’m just showing my age! 
[name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] is lovely, and definitely one of the better, more interesting, and less obvious, place names. I would love to see it used. [name_f]Tess[/name_f] makes complete sense for a nickname, not a stretch at all. [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] “[name_f]Tess[/name_f]” makes for a fantastic name!
I’ve never heard it as a name before. But I feel like it would grow on me. [name_f]Tess[/name_f] seems like a suitable nickname to me
I think that [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] is a fantastic name! [name_f]Tess[/name_f] is definitely not too far of a stretch; other nicknames could include Ess, [name_f]Essie[/name_f], [name_f]Tessa[/name_f], and [name_f]Ally[/name_f]/[name_f]Ellie[/name_f].
I love [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f]! It feels really strong, cool, and different, but easy to say and spell. [name_m]Just[/name_m] saying it, you can hear the energy and brightness. I also think [name_f]Tess[/name_f] works fine as a nn, although I love it for [name_f]Sally[/name_f] too.
[name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] is awesome! Not a fan of [name_f]Tess[/name_f] though.
I do like [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] but I would worry about children being able to pronounce it. “Th” can be such a difficult beginning syllable, and it would be a shame for her to have her name butchered all the time. Or if she herself had a speech issue, and couldn’t even say her own name!
That’s probably overthinking things a bit, but I work with so many preschoolers who really can’t say “th” that this comes to mind first.
I know a little girl named [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] who goes by [name_f]Tessa[/name_f].
I came across this name yesterday and thought it was so beautiful! The nickname is perfect too!
@minnow Really? Amazing! I’d love to meet a [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f].
@quirkflower I get where you’re coming from, especially with your experience, but it’s a common enough consonant cluster ([name_m]Theodore[/name_m], [name_m]Ethan[/name_m], [name_m]Matthew[/name_m], [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m], [name_u]Seth[/name_u], [name_m]Arthur[/name_m], [name_f]Edith[/name_f], [name_f]Thea[/name_f]…) that it doesn’t feel like a huge stumbling block to me.
I think it’s lovely. I never really thought about it much until this thread, but I love how it sounds and I instinctively thought of the nickname [name_f]Tess[/name_f]/[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] so wouldn’t consider it a stretch!
I like it. Since [name_f]Tess[/name_f] is a nickname for [name_f]Theresa[/name_f]/[name_f]Therese[/name_f], I think it fits [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] just fine.
It’s not bad. I think it could do without the “h”. The h does look better, but people would always pronounce the it. I have multiple silent letters in my surname and it gets very frustrating, don’t do it since you have the choice.
@adrienneelizabeth It’s pronounced with the H — no silent letters.