Aletha

Updated: July 13, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

If you like virtue names, but you're bored with the same old thing, consider Aletha for your baby girl. Aletha is derived from the Greek word for “truth,' so consider it a great alternative to Verity. Aletha also has some old-fashioned “grandma name” appeal that's hot right now. Want to make it a bit more modern? Pair it with a current top 100 girls' name, like Charlotte or Harper.

Meaning of the name Aletha:

Greek: Truth

Origin of the name Aletha:

Aletha is derived from the Greek word “alḗtheia,” which means “truth.” As a matter of fact, Aletheia or Alethea is also a common given name, and Aletha is thought to have derived from it.

Symbolism of the name Aletha:

Aletha can be considered a slightly exotic virtue name. Its meaning of “truth” may symbolize a parents' desire for their child to live an honest and moral life.

Style of the name Aletha:

Traditional, virtue name, grandma name

Gender of the name Aletha:

Aletha is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Aletha:

ah-LEE-tha

Number of syllables in the name Aletha:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Aletha:

The baby name Aletha evokes images of someone who is powerful and inspiring to others.

Alternative spellings for the name Aletha:

Alitha
Eletha
Elitha

Nicknames for the name Aletha:

Lee
Letha
Allie
Etha
Al

Popularity of the name Aletha:

According to the Social Security Administration, Aletha was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States up until around 1955. It was most popular in 1904 when it ranked at number 600. It last ranked at number 929 in 1955.