Allegra
Gender: Girl
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Happy
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Allegra Meaning and Origin
The name Allegra is a girl’s name meaning “happy” and is of Italian origin. It is the feminine form of the Italian word “allegr(o/a)”, which means “cheerful” or “lively”. In addition to its Italian roots, Allegra has been used in various other cultures as well. For example, it is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries, where it is spelled “Alegra”. In German, the name is sometimes spelled “Alegria”, which is the Spanish word for “happiness” or “joy”. The name Allegra became popular in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. Although, an Italian name it is normally not used as a given name in Italy. Notable people with the first name Allegra include Allegra Versace, the daughter of fashion designer Donatella Versace, and Allegra Stratton, a British political journalist and commentator.
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