Several “Truths” occur in the “Chancery Suits” of Elizabeth, and the Greek Alathea arose with it:
“1595, June 27. Faith and Truth, gemini, — John Johnson, bapt.”—Wath, Ripon.
Alathea lasted till the eighteenth century was well-nigh out:
“1701, Dec. 4. Francis Milles to Alathea Wilton.”—West. Abbey.
“1720, Sep. 18. Buried Alydea, wife of Willm. Gough, aged 42 years.”—Harnhill, Glouc.
“1786, Oct. 6. Died Althea, wife of Thomas Heberden, prebendary.”—Exeter Cath.[42]
Honour, of course, became Honora, in the eighteenth century, and has retained that form:
“1583, Aug. 24. Baptized Honor, daughter of Thomas Teage.”—St. Columb Major.
“1614, July 4. Baptized Honour, d. of John Baylye, of Radcliffe.”—Stepney.
“1667, Oct. 9. Christened Mary, d. of Sir John and Lady Honour Huxley.”—Hammersmith.