Zia - use or lose it?

[name_m]Hi[/name_m]! What do you think about [name_u]Zia[/name_u] as a first name? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like it soundwise? What are your associations with this name?

What Z name is your favourite?

TIA!

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It has a cool sound but it’s the Italian word for aunt. I don’t think I would use it because of that (same problem as [name_f]Tia[/name_f] for me!). Although if that doesn’t bother you it does go with a bunch of other names that are in right now.

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I like [name_u]Zia[/name_u]! It is short and sweet with lots of personality. [name_f]My[/name_f] only association is cgaracrer from the series The [name_m]Kane[/name_m] Chronicles. From what I remember of her, she was a strong, kickbutt character, with a hidden kind, sweet side (fairly typical for the genre, but not bad.)

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I think it’s so full of spunk & personality! The aunt thing would bug me though, personally. But I agree, if it doesn’t bother you, use it!

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I think it’s cute! I agree with the others about the ‘aunt’ thing, but that would really only be an issue if you were from an Italian family. I’ve known non-Spanish Tias before, and it seems fine. :woman_shrugging:t3:

My favorite Z name is probably [name_f]Zosia[/name_f].

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I like [name_u]Zia[/name_u] it reminds me of [name_f]Sia[/name_f] . I don’t mind it being a term for aunt as I think it’s kind of cute to have a singsongy [name_u]Zia[/name_u] [name_u]Zia[/name_u] !! [name_u]Or[/name_u] [name_f]Tia[/name_f] [name_u]Zia[/name_u]!

My favourite Z named is [name_f]Zara[/name_f]

Zia is sweet and fresh!

Zara is my favourite Z name

It’s spunky and cool! Use it. The “aunt” meaning doesn’t bother me, many names have different meanings in different languages.

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I find [name_u]Zia[/name_u] cute. It strikes me as being a more unusual alternative to [name_f]Mia[/name_f] or [name_f]Leah[/name_f]. I think the “aunt” thing would probably only be a problem if you have Italian family members or plan to move to [name_f]Italy[/name_f].

Zoe is my favourite Z name. I also like [name_f]Zora[/name_f].

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Absolutely love [name_u]Zia[/name_u] and the aunt thing wouldn’t bother me at all - many short names exist as words in other languages, at least ‘aunt’ isn’t a particularly bad meaning.

Not my favourite but also not the worst name in the world! I love [name_f]Zara[/name_f]

Zia is fun, cool and adorable!
I also like [name_f]Zara[/name_f], [name_f]Zahara[/name_f], [name_f]Zoe[/name_f], [name_f]Zelda[/name_f], [name_u]Zola[/name_u], [name_u]Zuri[/name_u] and [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f]!

Needs a longer version. Good nickname, though! ^^

I love [name_u]Zia[/name_u]! It’s a zippier version of [name_f]Mia[/name_f].

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I personally wouldn’t go for [name_u]Zia[/name_u], although i do think it sounds nice out loud! If i were you i would definitely go with [name_f]Zosia[/name_f] or something a bit lengthier!

The [name_u]Zia[/name_u] is a very important symbol to indigenous peoples and is the symbol of the [name_u]New[/name_u] Mexico flag. For these reasons, I wouldn’t use it as a name without personal connection to it

Indigenous Knowledge Misappropriation: The Case Of The Zia Sun Symbol Explained At WIPO - Intellectual Property Watch.

I would prefer [name_u]Zia[/name_u] as a nickname for [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f] or [name_f]Azalea[/name_f]!
[name_f]My[/name_f] fave Z name is [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f] or [name_f]Zoe[/name_f].

I really like [name_u]Zia[/name_u]! I have [name_f]Ziazan[/name_f] (zee-ah-zahn, Armenian for rainbow) on my UC. I think [name_u]Zia[/name_u] is bold and fun.

I think [name_f]Sia[/name_f] is nicer

Zia feels harsh because of the z but sweet because of the ia do it feels strange to me

I like
[name_f]Zora[/name_f]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Zahra[/name_f]
Zosie
[name_f]Zosia[/name_f]
[name_f]Zoe[/name_f]
[name_f]Zinnia[/name_f]
[name_f]Zofia[/name_f]

I love [name_u]Zia[/name_u]! I had reservations because of the aunt translation, but I’ve known a few Tias, who manage fine, so I don’t think it’s a problem. [name_u]Zia[/name_u]’s really cool, fun, and fesity!

My favourite Z name is [name_f]Ziva[/name_f], followed by [name_f]Zelda[/name_f].