Anthea as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anthea

What is the meaning of the name Anthea ?

The baby name Anthea is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AN-thee-uh (IPA: /ænˈθiːə/).

Anthea is Greek in Origin.

Anthea stems from Greek Antheia (Ἀνθεία), built on anthos “flower, blossom,” conveying “flowery” or “blooming.” In myth, Antheia appears as a name or epithet associated with Hera and Aphrodite and as a personification of flowers and spring, lending the name a gentle, verdant aura.

In the English-speaking world, Anthea surfaces in 17th‑century poetry - Robert Herrick addressed verses “To Anthea” - and later enjoyed a 19th‑century classical revival, seeing steady mid‑20th‑century use in Britain. It remains uncommon elsewhere. Variants include Antheia (closer to the Greek) and Anthia; related diminutives and short forms are Thea and Antha. The name is etymologically distinct from Anthony/Antonia despite superficial similarity. Notable bearers include British presenter Anthea Turner, helping cement its modern profile. Modern Greek also uses Ανθέα (Anthéa) and Ανθία (Anthía), while English typically pronounces it AN-thee-uh.