Elthea
US Popularity Rank: 5839
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Healing herb
Elthea is a girl’s name of Greek origin. This beautiful name is a variant of Althea, which itself derives from Althaia, meaning “healing herb.” The shrub in question is more commonly known as marshmallow, and is often used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. What sweeter name for your own little marshmallow?