Althea

Pronunciation: [ alth-EE-uh ]

Boy Name #38,853 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Althea is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced alth-EE-uh.

Parents who love the name Althea often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #38,853
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Alt Aly Altie Althie

Also a Girl Name

Althea is also used as a girl name, ranked #1397.

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Similar Names

Alice Alma Allie Alta Alberta Alvina Alpha Almeda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Althea

Is Althea a boy or girl name?

Althea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38853. As a girl name, it is ranked #1397. Althea is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Althea?

Althea is pronounced alth-EE-uh.

How popular is the name Althea?

Althea is currently ranked #38853 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Althea?

Common nicknames for Althea include Alt, Aly, Altie, and Althie.

Is Althea a common or rare name?

Althea is an uncommon name, ranked #38853 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Althea

Althea is a boy name .

Is Althea a boy or girl name? Althea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,853 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,397. Althea is more commonly used as a girl name.

Althea is currently ranked #38,853 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Althea include Alt, Aly, Altie, and Althie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.