Arethia
ar-uh-THEE-uh
Arethia is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Arethia is a variant of Arethusa, a nymph in Greek mythology, associated with a spring of water in Syracuse, Sicily.”, and peaked in popularity in 1967.
What Arethia Means
“Arethia is a variant of Arethusa, a nymph in Greek mythology, associated with a spring of water in Syracuse, Sicily.”
The Story of Arethia
This name flows like water, linked to a nymph of ancient myth and a Sicilian spring.
Arethia is a variant of Arethusa, a nymph in Greek mythology. She is famously associated with a sacred spring of fresh water on the island of Ortygia in Syracuse, Sicily, a symbol of purity and natural beauty.
You envision your daughter as graceful and independent, with a deep, perhaps mysterious, inner world. 'Arethia' calls to mind the clarity of spring water and the quiet strength of nature's own creations.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 1967
Total Births
28
First Recorded
1928
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