Anthea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Anthea Name at a Glance

Name	Anthea
Meaning	Flower; Lady of flowers. Flowery. One of the names borne by goddess Hera in Greek mythology, revived by pastoral poets in the 17th century.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Anthea Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Anthea means “Flower; Lady of flowers. Flowery. One of the names borne by goddess Hera in Greek mythology, revived by pastoral poets in the 17th century”. 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.

Anthea Name Origin

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

Is Anthea a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Anthea

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