Origin, Meaning, And History Of Althea
A feminine name with Greek origins, Althea comes from the Greek name Althaea derived from althos, meaning ‘someone with a healing power,’ or ‘wholesome.’ It may have been derived from Althaia, the name of the Greek Goddess of medicine. Althaea is also the Greek name for the marshmallow plant which is known to have healing powers.
With its sweet sound, this ethereal name is the perfect choice for a baby girl with a nurturing persona. Girls named Althea may have a comforting and healing vibe and aura around them.
This sweet-sounding name is pronounced “ahl-THEE-ə” or “a-lthea” and comes with several unique nicknames, such as Al, Thea, Althie, and Aly. The name also has several variations including Athea,Aletta,Alethea,Aletha,Aleta,Aleda,Alda, and many more.
The mellifluous name Althea was the 1,485thmost popular name for a girl in 2021, with about 142 baby girls donning the name. The name is of considerable popularity in the Philippines while its popularity has been dwindling in the United States. However, the name has witnessed a revival since 2020.
Altheawas the name of the mother of the Greek hero Meleager in Greek mythology. The name was revived in the 17th century by the poet Richard Lovelace as a poetic pseudonym for his beloved in his poem To Althea, from Prison. John Milton, an English poet, later alluded to this name in his poem Lycidas.
Althea has several namesakes in popular culture.Althea Gelleris the grandmother of Ross and Monica Geller on the hit TV show Friends.Althea Tibbs是一个受欢迎的角色在热吗, a TV series and book of the same name.Altheais also the name of the 1980 song released by the American rock band Grateful Dead.
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Famous People With The Name Althea
- Althea GibsonThe first African-American tennis player to win a Grand Slam title at the Wimbledon
- Althea Rae Duhinio JanairoAn American actress, singer, and former model, known for her work in the daytime soap opera ‘General Hospital’
- Althea GylesAn Irish poet and artist known for her book cover designs
- Althea McNish FSCDA The first Black British textile designer and artist from Trinidad to earn an international reputation
- Altheia Jones-LeCointeA Trinidadian research scientist and physician popular for her role in the British Black Panther Movement of the 1960s and 1970s
Althea On The Popularity Chart
The feminine name Althea has achieved mediocre fame throughout its run. Take a look at these graphs to learn more about the name’s popularity and rank through the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name Althea has achieved slow, steady, and considerable popularity throughout the years. The graph depicts the rise in its popularity.
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Since its inception in the 1980s, the name Althea has performed poorly on the ranking chart. Know how it performed through the years via this chart.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Althea
Do you love this sweet-sounding name? Here are a few other ethereal names that would suit your baby girl perfectly.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Althea
Here are a few other names for your baby girl that mean ‘with healing power,’ or ‘wholesome.’
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Althea?
The name Althea means healing power accompanied with wholesomeness, they are truthful, creative, alluring and a loyal mate.
2. What is the origin of the name Althea?
Althea has a Greek origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Althea?
Althea is pronounced as al-thee-uh.
