Origin, Meaning, And History Of Anthea
Anthea is a beautiful feminine name of Greek origin. It is originated from the Greek Antheios, which in turn derived from the Greek word ánthos/ᾰ̓́νθος and means “flowery” or “blossom and flower.”
According to Greek mythology, Anthea is another name and epithet for Hera, the Greek queen of the gods. It was used as a poetic symbol of spring, making it a popular choice for spring babies. The name is also loved by parents who love a floral name for their little ones.
The name has different variants in different cultures and languages. They include Antheia and Antheah, Anthousa in Ancient Greek, and Anfisa in Russian. Though the name was around for centuries, it gained impetus in the 17th Century due to the usage of this name by pastoral poets. Some notable poems and novels where the name Anthea has appeared are “Who May Command Him Anything” by Robert Herrick, and “Five Children and It” by E Nesbit.
The name finds mention in popular culture as well with several fictional characters being given the name. Anthea is Emma’s aunt in the series “H2O: Just Add Water.“安西娅是一个次要人物的视频game “Pokemon Black & White,” while in the British TV seriesSkins, Anthea is the mother of Tony and Effy. The name also appears on the TV seriesSherlock, whileAnthea Anthyis a prominent character in the anime series “Revolutionary Girl Utena.”
According to the Social Security Administration data, Anthea was marginally popular in the US. However, a good number of individuals have chosen this name for their little ones in recent years. Famous people to bear the name include British actress Anthea Askey, British translator of literary works Anthea Bell, director of the Women’s Royal Naval Service in Britain Anthea Larken, American costume designer Anthea Sylbert, British artist, known for her sculptures and installations Anthea Hamilton, and British novelist known for writing mystery thrillers Anthea Fraser.
How To Pronounce Anthea?
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Listen to the sound of the name Anthea in English.
Anthea On The Popularity Chart
Anthea has never been a popular name in the US. Look at the graphs to know how the name performed on popularity and ranking charts.
Popularity Over Time
Anthea fared poorly in 2013, with only five babies per million sharing the name. Look at the graph to know the nane’s poularity of late.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name Anthea was on a steady decline over the years. The name hit its lowest-ever rank of 17,127 in 2012.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Anthea
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Popular Sibling Names For Anthea
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Boy Sibling Names For Anthea
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Ahwanith
Anthahkaran
Anthem
Anthon
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Anthonio
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Anthonty
Anthony
Girl Sibling Names For Anthea
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Anneth
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Anthia
Anthonia
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Ianthe
Other Popular Names Beginning With A
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Names With Similar Meaning As Anthea
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
In Nautical Flags
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In Braille Alphabet
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Name Numerology For Anthea
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Anthea?
The name Anthea means flower, and blossom.
2. What is the origin of the name Anthea?
Anthea has a Greek origin.
