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Chalmer
Derived from the Greek word for pearl and the Latin term for speaker, Rheta signifies a precious individual who possesses the gift of eloquence and a bright, spirited nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,427 |
| Gender | Male (29% / 71%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1949 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
KY — 36%PA — 26%OH — 22%MO — 10%IN — 5%
Notable People
Rheta Grimsley Johnson (Award-winning journalist and syndicated columnist) · Rheta Childe Dorr (Prominent suffragist and war correspondent) · Rheta Hughes (Actress known for her role in Sweet Revenge) · Rheta Davidson (Noted American landscape artist) · Rheta Kemmerly (Distinguished philanthropist and community leader)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RheRhe-Rhe
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