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At a Glance: Name: Alda – Meaning: old, wise – Origin: Germanic – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: AHL-duh
Alda is a Germanic name that means "old, wise," pronounced AHL-duh (/ˈɑːldə/). It's short, soft-sounding, and easy to say on first hearing, which makes it simple for a parent to picture calling across a room or writing on a name tag.
Meaning & Origin of Alda
Meaning: Old, wise.
Origin: Germanic.
How to Pronounce Alda
Phonetic: AHL-duh IPA: /ˈɑːldə/
Popularity of Alda
Alda peaked in 1901, when it ranked #448 with 44 babies given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #13528, with just 6 babies, so a child named Alda today would be unlikely to meet another.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2023.
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FAQ
What does the name Alda mean?
Old, wise.
How do you pronounce Alda?
Alda is pronounced AHL-duh (IPA: /ˈɑːldə/).
Is Alda a popular name right now?
Alda peaked at #448 in 1901 and is ranked #13528 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2023.)
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