THALIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "to flourish"

Popularity in 2008: #879

One of the Three Graces in Greek mythology, and also the Muse of Comedy, this is a Hellenic choice well worthy of consideration.

Variations:
Thaleia, Talia, Thalie, Thalya, Tally, Talley, Talie

Thalia is being discussed in our message boards:

• AA, BB, CC, DD....GIRLS!
• Best of British - some Telegraph birth announcements
• Looking for suggestions
• What about Minerva?
• Our first child..

Read Nameberry blog posts about Thalia:

• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• BRITISH BABY NAMES: Quirky & Charming
• POPULAR NAMES: Hidden Gems on the List
• POETIC BABY NAMES
• ANNE HECHE'S ATLAS JOINS THE PANTHEON OF STARBABY GODS & GODDESSES