Baby name
RISING GIRL · GREEK
🇬🇷, 🇫🇷 Althéa
/ˈælθiə/
Meaning
“Greek for healing, linked to the marshmallow plant”
Derived from Greek 'althos', meaning 'healing' or 'healing power'. It is also associated with the marshmallow plant.
How it ages.
Althéa is becoming easier to recognize without losing its uncommon character.
The cultural moment.
Interest in Althéa is growing moderately in France, while the name still feels distinctive.