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Name Origin

Althea is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It means 'strong healer' or 'healthy'. In Greek mythology, Althea was a wise and powerful woman known for her medicinal knowledge.

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Famous People

Althea Gibson (1927-2003)

Tennis Player

  • First African American to win a Grand Slam title (French Open in 1956)
  • Won Wimbledon and the US Open in 1957 and 1958
  • Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971

Althea Flynt (1936-)

Author, Activist

  • Wife of Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt
  • Advocate for First Amendment rights and free speech