Pia

I love my name. Named after my grandmother Piadosa. But the name Pia is very popular in the Philippines where my mother and I are from. They need to put a graph of the name’s popularity in the Philippines. I only once met a Pia in the USA in passing in a hospital, she was likely Estonian. But during my short time in the Philippines for college I was in a classroom with 4 other Pias hahaha!

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Among my many nicknames from those close to me, there’s “Pi” pronounced “pee.” As a child I hated my name because I was teased in the USA but I couldn’t care less as an adult. I own the Pi 🤣.

The pee-a thing won't be a problem for the majority of bearers who, as shown by statistics, don't live in English speaking countries.
As for the name itself, I don't particularly care for it. It's okay, but I prefer Gia. Pia just sounds like it should be a nickname, because it's so short, but it's really just a simple full name.

"Pee-er," as in, one who pees. So bad.

I think it's a cute name, but I always didn't think it was. I had a friend from grade 4, Pia was her middle name (her first name, Maria). And I did think of Peeee-ah at the time. But over the years, for some unknown reason, I've grown to like it a lot. It's cutesy, spunky, whimsical.

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Also, two famous people with the name that come to mind is Pia Zadora. The other is a modern famous Italian beautified Saint, Padre Pio, tho it's a masculine version of the name.

I do not care what this name reminds people of, I think it is elegant and spunky!

Super beautiful in my opinion.

The spelling doesn't look that bad, but when you say it, the "pee' part really stands out. Try Mia.

Really really ugly.

I love this name. Short and sweet, with ancient roots and a grand meaning.

I think what a lot of the people here that are crticizing the name for its pronunciation need to realise, is that this name is primarily used in non English speaking countries. In those countries, the sound "pee" does not have the meaning it does in English. Therefore there is no problem with having such a name. I, for example, am named Pia and I come from Slovenia, where Pia is actually a common enough name. It all depends on perspective. Also, in reality, people don't think of the pronunciation that much. I moved abroad in 5th grade and went to an international school (they spoke English) and they never ever teased me about my name or said anything about the pronunciation. Of course, experiences are all different, but I really don't think this name is as bad as some of you make it out to be.

I love it. It sounds beautiful.

Where's the nearest bathroom? I need to Pia. (Pee-uh)
Also that 80s song "I Am The Music Man" by Black Lace.
"Pia-Pia-Piano-Piano-Piano-Pia-Pia-Piano-Pia-Piano."
Most kids these days wouldn't know that reference, however, I wasn't even alive in the 80s. My preschool teacher still played it on her radio.

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Despite those cruel jokes people might be really rude with, Pia overall isn't that bad of a name. If you like Pia and don't care about the cruel jokes, then by all means name your daughter Pia.
There was also a girl on the show "The Donut Man" named Pia I believe. That's not a bad association at all. The actress's name is Pia Manalo.

It's cute.

I think it’s pretty.

Not a good choice.

I love this name, it’s so cute, short and spunky. I would use as a nickname for... I actually don’t think I could use this as a nickname, but I would prefer it to be short for something so my daughter wouldn’t get teased.

Too short and sounds like a girl that likes to wet herself. I think the PEE part is silly. However this name does have a good side as it is the name of a talented singer, Pia Toscano.

The sheer horror of having to say, "My name is Pia, what's yours?"

I named my daughter Pia (pronounced Pee-uh) after her grandmother... and I absolutely love the name! We live in the UK, and not many people here are familiar with the name, but when they hear it, they comment on how pretty it is. Yes, she probably will be the only Pia in her school and have some kids make fun of the name or make a song of her name, but I'm sure she'll be able to deal with it, it's good to be unique!
Any Pia I have ever seen has been naturally beautiful, look at the model/actress Pia Miller!

I love my name, Pia. The worst I heard have been the comments you haters have made here, kids would call me Pia your pants or caca Pia but it was not bad, every name can be made fun of by the wonderful wild imaginations of kids. I was not made fun of any more or any harsher then any other kid. I love my name and would never change it.

Power to everyone named Pia! We are awesome and unique! Everyone loves a Pia!

My name is Pia and I absolutely love it.

I'm from Slovenia and there we have a lot of Pias. I guess there are girls Pija-s, but I myself met only Pias. I think Pia is a very beautiful name and I would use it as a second name like Liliana Pia. I also love it because me and my friend named our BabyBorns (those doll babies) Pia and I would use it to name my daughter as well.

Like I tell every other person that seems to think Pia is Pie-ya... How would you spell Kia, Tia, Mia. I get complimented on my name always... But it's just a name, my name and I love my name, who cares what anybody else thinks of it everyone is entitled to their own opinion. My name does not make me who I am, but my name is cute and different to me and just as special as anybody else believes their name is.

2015, my son has one Pia in his kindergarten class this year. She's a darling girl, very pretty and I guarantee you, she will be the ONLY Pia around these parts. Very unique name, absolutely gorgeous.

Hmm. I'm so sorry, but this name just sounds hilarious in English-speaking countries. The first thing that comes to mind due to the pronunciation is a pee-r, as in a slang term to mean one who urinates/defecates. :\ I prefer the pronunciation pie-ah, but hmm, I can't help thinking that this pronunciation, although slightly better, may be provoking obesity! :S

Since my name is Pia I seriously don't think it's right to associate the name with a freak that killed all her children, a nobody, or someone who pees on themselves. You guys can't be a bit more sensitive? And to anyone who pronounces it PIE-Ah. You have issues. Pee-Ah is the correct way to say my name. And no I don't pee on myself.

No need to be angry. Every name goes through its hardships. I get teased and said that I care about lines. Every single supply teacher called me Carolyn, but you don't see me saying they have issues. Take it with some humour!
I think Pia is a cute and simple. It's grown on me.

This name sounds a little girl who wets herself at night. ;)

I strongly dislike this name. It sounds so silly.

The pia is also a brain part, one of the layers surrounding it. This name isn't actually so bad, considering.

Excuse me. The brain part is actually the pia mater. It's the innermost and most delicate layer around the brain.

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Actually, come to think of it, I don't like this name anymore. I'm a very inconsistent person.

I think Pia is a really sweet, simple, beautiful name; and the one Pia I know happens to be a sweet, simple, beautiful girl. I love it.