The nameAleth

Aleth is an old French girl's name.

Meaning

Its origin is debated; it is linked to the Germanic adal, "noble".

Origin

Germanic.

History

Borne by Aleth of Montbard, mother of Bernard of Clairvaux, it was mostly given in France in the 1940s and 1950s.

Popularity of the name Aleth

Aleth in France

1953peak year (45 births)
790babies named Aleth in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aleth was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 270 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Aleth. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 1953. Half of all babies named Aleth in France were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aleth mean?

Its origin is debated; it is linked to the Germanic adal, "noble".

What is the origin of the name Aleth?

Germanic.

Is Aleth a girl's or a boy's name?

Aleth is a girl's name.