Althea is a girl's name of French origin meaning “Meaning 'healer' in Greek, often connected to themes of restoration and kindness in literature. (A variant of Althéa.).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Alt, Althy. Althea is an uncommon, distinctive choice for girls, with a popularity score of 21 out of 100 — perfect for parents seeking something rare.
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al-THEE-ah
Phonetic spelling
A rare, distinctive name — a great pick if you want something uncommon.
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Althea means “Meaning 'healer' in Greek, often connected to themes of restoration and kindness in literature. (A variant of Althéa.).” It is a girl's name of French origin.
Althea is pronounced al-THEE-ah.
Althea is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Althea has a popularity score of 21 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Althea include Alt, Althy.
Middle names that pair well with Althea include Althea Rose, Althea Grace, Althea Marie, Althea Jane.
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