Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlGreek

Althea

al-THEE-uh

Popularity

#1396

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

17,812

Peak Year

#389 in 1956

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Greek 'Althaia,' meaning 'with healing power.' In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager.

Nickname Watch

AlTheaAlly

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Althea Gibson

    First African-American Grand Slam tennis champ

  • Althea Flynt

    Publisher and wife of Larry Flynt

Nicknames

AlTheaAlly

Spelling Variations

Althaia

Similar Names

AntheaAthenaTheodora

Personality Traits

WiseStrongIndependentCompassionate

Want to explore Althea further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Althea.

Ask AI ConsultantCultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Sophia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

A Greek name meaning 'wisdom'. It has been a popular name for centuries.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Tricky to spell
Rank #6
stable

Sofia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom.' It symbolizes intelligence and knowledge.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Moderate spelling
Rank #10
stable

Chloe

Greek

Girl

Meaning

From the Greek word 'khloe,' meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. Associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

Classic & Timeless·Soft & Gentle·Easy to spell
Rank #20
stable