Allegra
Allegra is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “joyful, lively.” Derived from the Italian word for 'joyful,' Allegra has been used in English-speaking countries since the Romantic era.
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how do you pronounce Allegra?
ah-LEG-rah
where does the name Allegra come from?
Of Italian origin, meaning joyful or lively, from the same root as the musical tempo marking allegro, meaning cheerful.
Lord Byron named his daughter Allegra, giving the name literary cachet. It also carries musical connotations from the tempo marking 'allegro.'
the history of Allegra
Allegra was first used as a name in medieval Italy.
who are famous people named Allegra?
- Allegra Byron (daughter of Lord Byron)
- Allegra Versace (Italian socialite and heiress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Allegra?
Nicknames
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.
quick answers about Allegra
What does the name Allegra mean?
Allegra means “joyful, lively”.
What is the origin of the name Allegra?
Allegra comes from the Italian naming tradition.
How popular is the name Allegra?
Allegra has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Allegra a boy or girl name?
Allegra is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Allegra?
Allegra is pronounced ah-LEG-rah, with 3 syllables.
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