Althea Meaning

What does Althea mean?

The name Althea is of Greek origin.

The meaning of Althea is "healer".

It is also of Latin origin, where its meaning is "healing".

Althea is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Al-the-a.

The Given Name Althea

Chic and refined, it is a name considered by many parents.

A special name that is sure to be loved.

Alternate names include Althaea.

Althea falls into the occupational name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Althea Gibson.

Althea Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 1,380 in baby name popularity for girls with 162 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,456 in baby name popularity for girls with 154 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Althea Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Althea has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Althea to other names.

Althea Related Names

Variants of the name Althea include Althaea.

The names Althaia, Altheda, Althia are all forms of Althea.

Famous Altheas

Althea Gibson ~ Tennis Player

Althea Numerology

Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of Althea.

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Althea Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Althea in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Althea.

Just for fun, see the name Althea in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Althea in Nautical Flags page.