Allegra
name
name ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name from Italian. rare
"From my study I see in the lamplight, Descending the broad hall stair, Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra, And Edith with golden hair."
- 2 A surname from Italian.
Example
More examples"From my study I see in the lamplight, Descending the broad hall stair, Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra, And Edith with golden hair."
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian allegra (“cheerful”), inspired by the musical term allegro.