Althea Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciational-THEE-uh / ælˈθiːə

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: 'healer'; Latin: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

Althea is derived from the Greek word 'althos,' meaning 'to heal.' In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager, a hero of the Calydonian Boar Hunt. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen a resurgence in modern times. It is often associated with qualities of strength and healing.

Trend Summary

Althea has seen a modest increase in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

AldenAlyxAlec

Variants

  • Altheya

International Variants

  • Althea (English)
  • Altea (Spanish)
  • Althee (French)

Famous people named Althea

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Fictional characters named Althea

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Sibling Suggestions

AlfredAlvinAlaricAlistairAlonzo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Althea was first seen in the United States in 1924. Althea has ranked as high as #911 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Althea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Althea

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19245