Flower, blossom
Derived from the Greek word 'antheos', this name was an epithet of the goddess Hera, representing her role as the goddess of flowers and spring. It was revived in the 17th century by pastoral poets and remains a sophisticated, botanical choice.
Less common today
Anthea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,737 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British television presenter and media personality
Renowned English translator of the Asterix comics and Kafka
The eldest sister and protagonist in E. Nesbit's classic children's novels · Five Children and It
