Allegra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Allegra Name at a Glance

Name	Allegra
Meaning	Meaning cheerful or lively, related to the musical term allegro. Allegra was the name given by the poet Byron to his illegitimate daughter born in 1817.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Allegra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Allegra means “Meaning cheerful or lively, related to the musical term allegro. Allegra was the name given by the poet Byron to his illegitimate daughter born in 1817”. 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.

Allegra Name Origin

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

Is Allegra a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Allegra

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