Allegra

See also: allegra

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian allegra (“cheerful”), inspired by the musical term allegro.

Proper noun

Allegra

1. (rare) A female given name from Italian.
   • 1860 Henry Wadswoth Longfellow: The Children's Hour:

     From my study I see in the lamplight,

     Descending the broad hall stair,

     Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra,

     And Edith with golden hair.