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Help[Opinions] WDYTO Theo (f)?
I'm watching Ballet Shoes and I'm kind of liking Theo as a feminine name. WDYT? Do you think it should only be used with the full name Theodora or another name? Do you just prefer Thea? Thanks :)
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If it's a standalone, I prefer Thea. Actually, I probably wouldn't use Theo even as a nickname for Theodora or Theodosia; I'd still use Thea or, maybe, Teddy.
Theo feels like Bill or Irv to me--really masculine without much crossover potential.
Theo feels like Bill or Irv to me--really masculine without much crossover potential.
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I like it as a nickname.
I think it's fine as a NN for Theodora, but too masculine to stand on its own.
Also, yes, I think Thea is prettier. So in conclusion, I wouldn't get the vapors if I came across a female Theo, but I would wonder why she isn't called Thea.
I think it's fine as a NN for Theodora, but too masculine to stand on its own.
Also, yes, I think Thea is prettier. So in conclusion, I wouldn't get the vapors if I came across a female Theo, but I would wonder why she isn't called Thea.
This message was edited 2/20/2012, 11:44 AM
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It's cool. I would be super thrilled if it was a pet form of Theodrate, which is a rockin' girls name.
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Ooh that's a neat name. How do you pronounce Theodrate? I can only find it on Google as the name of a French or Italian princess or something. The name Theodoreda came up too.
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There is a point where this needs to stop, and clearly we have passed it.
Seriously. I'm getting annoyed with my fellow humans here. Theo is a boy's name. A freaking boy's name. Why must we constantly screw with the genders of names? What is wrong with us? It isn't cute, it isn't cool, it isn't unique. It's just annoying and it causes confusion and embarrassment and we should stop. Now.
Seriously. I'm getting annoyed with my fellow humans here. Theo is a boy's name. A freaking boy's name. Why must we constantly screw with the genders of names? What is wrong with us? It isn't cute, it isn't cool, it isn't unique. It's just annoying and it causes confusion and embarrassment and we should stop. Now.
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I was asking as the character Theo Dane was a woman and the popularity of Theo until the late 20s included almost as many females as males (although the stats could be wrong). It seemed kind of vintage boyish 20s to me. That said, I do think it should be short for Theodora or something similar, Theo alone would be too confusing.
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Well, yes...
I have to say I agree, although I don't feel as strongly.
I'll just never be a hundred percent behind any of this gender-swapping naming. I mean, there are plenty of strong/masculine/unfeminine/unfrilly feminine names out there, some underused or exotic enough to suit any taste... so there really isn't any need. I must say I find anything north of Mackenzie and its ilk (which I still really hate) to be pretty ugly and butch on a girl (as well as, you know, like you said,, not cute).
Howeverrrr... it's not like the kid would have to be named Theo, it could just be an oddball nickname. I still have the same sentiments, but it's like Maxine / Maxima "Max" or something. I can't say I like it, but it's not like it's the kid's only name, and there are worse aberrations out there. I wouldn't compare it to "Danni" or "Sam" but there you go.
I can stomach it more on a character. On a little girl? ...No.
I have to say I agree, although I don't feel as strongly.
I'll just never be a hundred percent behind any of this gender-swapping naming. I mean, there are plenty of strong/masculine/unfeminine/unfrilly feminine names out there, some underused or exotic enough to suit any taste... so there really isn't any need. I must say I find anything north of Mackenzie and its ilk (which I still really hate) to be pretty ugly and butch on a girl (as well as, you know, like you said,, not cute).
Howeverrrr... it's not like the kid would have to be named Theo, it could just be an oddball nickname. I still have the same sentiments, but it's like Maxine / Maxima "Max" or something. I can't say I like it, but it's not like it's the kid's only name, and there are worse aberrations out there. I wouldn't compare it to "Danni" or "Sam" but there you go.
I can stomach it more on a character. On a little girl? ...No.
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Agree
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Hehe. I agree that it isn't cute, cool, or unique, or spunky or strong or whatever - but I think you have to admit that the annoyance and confusion is caused by the annoyed and confused, rather than by the naming practice.
I think Theo sounds sort of effeminate on a boy anyway so, although in general I share your exasperation, in this case I'm sort of enthused. As long as it's short for Theodora or some other name that actually has Theo in it.
I think Theo sounds sort of effeminate on a boy anyway so, although in general I share your exasperation, in this case I'm sort of enthused. As long as it's short for Theodora or some other name that actually has Theo in it.
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whoa...
Just whoa...
No one's naming their boy Priscilla or something.
I'm not on this board much (and when I am, no one replies...) but it's just a nickname. It can be fun to have Daniella be Danni. I think it is cute, and it can give a girl name some boyishness if you want it. That way a name can be good for a girly girl or a tomboy and then they.
Plus, only those weird old people who can't tell the baby in all pink is a girl will get confused.
And every name gets teased. Or misspelt (I had Rachel, Rachal, Rachele, Racheale, etc.). Or mispronounced (Raquel, Rashelle, etc.).
Just whoa...
No one's naming their boy Priscilla or something.
I'm not on this board much (and when I am, no one replies...) but it's just a nickname. It can be fun to have Daniella be Danni. I think it is cute, and it can give a girl name some boyishness if you want it. That way a name can be good for a girly girl or a tomboy and then they.
Plus, only those weird old people who can't tell the baby in all pink is a girl will get confused.
And every name gets teased. Or misspelt (I had Rachel, Rachal, Rachele, Racheale, etc.). Or mispronounced (Raquel, Rashelle, etc.).
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I feel that there's a difference between a Danni and a Theo.
Just saying.
I know tons of girls who go by Danni / Dannie and not once has anyone had the 'whoa,wait a moment, that's a guy name reaction'. It's pretty common.
Theo, on the other hand...
Just saying.
I know tons of girls who go by Danni / Dannie and not once has anyone had the 'whoa,wait a moment, that's a guy name reaction'. It's pretty common.
Theo, on the other hand...
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I like it as a nn, though on a girl I think Thea would be less confusing.
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