Alethea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alethea Name at a Glance

Name	Alethea
Meaning	Truth. Alethea became popular in the early 17th century when the future King Charles I courted Spanish Maria Aletea. Sometimes confused with the unrelated Althea.'Truthful.' Mythological goddess of truth.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alethea Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alethea means “Truth. Alethea became popular in the early 17th century when the future King Charles I courted Spanish Maria Aletea. Sometimes confused with the unrelated Althea.'Truthful.' Mythological goddess of truth”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alethea Name Origin

Our database records Alethea under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alethea a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alethea is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alethea

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