Allegra
Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Allegra: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2018.
Allegra, an Italian name meaning "joyful" or "lively," comes from the musical term *allegro* – a direction to play briskly and cheerfully. It gained literary notice through Allegra Byron, the short-lived daughter of poet Lord Byron, and later via fashion heiress Allegra Versace. Although no Scottish place bears the name directly, the root *allegro* shares its spirit with the lively Italian word for happiness. As a modern addition to Scottish birth registers, Allegra also shares its spelling with a popular antihistamine, though the name's musical and uplifting origins remain its primary appeal for parents seeking a bright, international choice.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20184 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #6804 babies
- Total births
- 13since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y