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Allegra

Girl · Italian · Medium name

Meaning
Joyful, lively, cheerful
Pronunciation
uh-LEG-ruh
Origin
Italian

From Italian 'allegra' meaning cheerful or lively, from Latin 'alacer'.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Italian, Latin

Commonly used in: United States, Italy

Alternate spellings

  • AlegriaSpanish

    Spanish form with an i.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Italian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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