The nameAnthéa
Anthéa is the French form of Anthea, a Greek girl's name given mostly in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
It comes from the Greek antheia, "flowery".
Origin
Greek. Antheia was a byname of the goddess Hera.
History
First found in France in 1982, Anthéa peaked in the late 2000s and is still given today, more quietly.
Popularity of the name Anthéa
Anthéa in France
Anthéa was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 660 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Anthéa. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Anthéa in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 30 births a year.
Anthéa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anthéa mean?
It comes from the Greek antheia, "flowery".
What is the origin of the name Anthéa?
Greek. Antheia was a byname of the goddess Hera.
Is Anthéa a girl's or a boy's name?
Anthéa is a girl's name.