Allegra
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Allegra
The name 'Allegra' means "joyful" or "lively" in Italian, derived from the Latin word *alacer* (meaning "cheerful" or "brisk").
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Etymology
The name 'Allegra' means "joyful" or "lively" in Italian, derived from the Latin word *alacer* (meaning "cheerful" or "brisk"). It is primarily used in Italian-speaking cultures and among English speakers, notably popularized in the 20th century by the composer William Walton's daughter, though it has no specific religious association.
Allegra currently ranks #3,979 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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