Details for the forename Althea

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Althea (female)


Derivative(s):	Althena (F)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG Chambers Dictionary [2003]
Notes:	English from the Ancient Greek name Althaia. Whyte gives the meaning as "wholesome", Chambers also suggests "healer". Introduced into England in 17^th century.