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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Battle
- Origin
- Italian/Germanic (variant of Ilda)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- EL-duh
Elda is an Italian and Germanic name, a variant of Ilda, and its root simply means "battle." You may see it described as meaning "battlemaiden" or "protector" — a nod to its kinship with Hilda — but that's a softened paraphrase; the literal Germanic root "hild" just means "battle," nothing more. It's a short, direct name with a long documented history in U.S. records.
Meaning & Origin of Elda
Meaning: Battle.
Origin: Italian/Germanic (variant of Ilda).
A common claim: battlemaiden or protector, a form of Hilda Actually: The literal Germanic root 'hild' means simply 'battle', not 'protector'; 'battlemaiden/protector' is a softened popular paraphrase.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Elda
EL-duhIPA /ˈɛldə/
Popularity of Elda
Elda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, peaking at #381 in 1895 with 54 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #6435, with just 18 babies named Elda.
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FAQ
What does the name Elda mean?
Battle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Elda?
Elda is pronounced EL-duh (IPA: /ˈɛldə/).
Is Elda a popular name right now?
Elda peaked at #381 in 1895 and is ranked #6435 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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