Allegra
Allegra is a girls' name of English origin meaning “joyful, lively.” Derived from the Italian word for 'joyful,' Allegra has been used in English-speaking countries since the Romantic era.
how do you pronounce Allegra?
ah-LEG-rah
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what does Allegra mean?
The name Allegra means “joyful, lively.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Derived from the Italian word for 'joyful,' Allegra has been used in English-speaking countries since the Romantic era. Lord Byron named his daughter Allegra, giving the name literary cachet. It also carries musical connotations from the tempo marking 'allegro.'
where does the name Allegra come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Allegra is of Italian origin meaning joyful or lively, borrowed from the same root as the musical tempo marking allegro, meaning cheerful.
the history of Allegra
Wikipedia states the name was first used in the medieval era in Italy. The sources here do not address its later adoption in English-speaking countries or Lord Byron's use of it for his daughter, so those claims are not repeated.
what are the nicknames and variants of Allegra?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Allegra?
- Allegra Byron (daughter of Lord Byron)
- Allegra Versace (Italian socialite and heiress)
what names are similar to Allegra?
what names go well with Allegra?
Sibling names that share Allegra's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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