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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Great/whole battle
- Origin
- Spanish/Italian (from German Irmhild)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ih-MEL-duh
Imelda (ih-MEL-duh) is a vintage girl's name with a worldly feel, Spanish and Italian in use and traced back to the German Irmhild. It means "great/whole battle," which gives a name that sounds soft a surprisingly strong root.
Meaning & Origin of Imelda
Meaning: Great/whole battle.
Origin: Spanish/Italian (from German Irmhild).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Imelda
ih-MEL-duhIPA /ɪˈmɛldə/
Popularity of Imelda
Imelda peaked at #770 in 1911, when 32 girls were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #3658, with 42 babies, so it's rare today and a parent choosing it is unlikely to meet another Imelda in the classroom.
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FAQ
What does the name Imelda mean?
Great/whole battle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Imelda?
Imelda is pronounced ih-MEL-duh (IPA: /ɪˈmɛldə/).
Is Imelda a popular name right now?
Imelda peaked at #770 in 1911 and is ranked #3658 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2024.)
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