Althea is a girl name of French origin meaning “Variant of Althéa”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
al-THEE-ah
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 79% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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