Althena
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Meaning & Origin
Althena is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Althena often also consider Michella, Marielouise, Geraine .
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Althena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 12 babies have been named Althena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Althena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,573 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,573
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Althena
Althena is a girl name .
Althena is currently ranked #28,573 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Althena include Alt, Alth, Althy, Althie, Ena, Enay, Enaie, Aly, Alie, and Altkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Althena include Althea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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