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Raia vs. Rhea

Rhea is the original spelling but we've gotten mixed feedback on how it's likely to be pronounced (we want the Greek ray-uh) so we're considering changing it to Raia if we use the name.

The Top Baby Name is...

Raia

33%

Rhea

67%

Poll created: Nov 16, 2018
Total Votes: 21

Comments

Rhea gmv. Beautiful.

Authentic spellings are usually best. Yes, there may be pronunciation issues. But those happen with Helena too and you don't see anyone spelling it Hellnuh / Helaynuh / Heleenuh. That would look ridiculous.

I am OK with phonetic / Anglicised spellings with "out there" names (I'm looking at you, Celtic names!). But Rhea isn't dire enough to break the phonetic spelling glass.

Any even with Raia I would have thought it was "RIE-uh." So you might as well look literate and go with Rhea. Good luck! :0)
posted by FredaCat :: 5 years ago | report
I thought Rhea was like ray.
posted by Guest :: 5 years ago | report
Raya would get my vote.
posted by Guest :: 5 years ago | report
Rheia would gmv, followed by Rhea. GL!
posted by JSV :: 5 years ago | report
Rhea
posted by Guest :: 5 years ago | report

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