Gilda

At a Glance: Name: Gilda – Meaning: sacrifice, tribute (short form of Ermenegilda) – Origin: Italian/Germanic (uncertain, possibly a short form of Ermenegilda) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: GIL-duh

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Gilda is a short form of Ermenegilda, with roots that are Italian or Germanic (the exact origin is uncertain). Its meaning is 'sacrifice' or 'tribute'. It's a short, distinctive name for a parent who likes something with a vintage feel and a bit of edge.

Meaning & Origin of Gilda

Meaning: Sacrifice, tribute (short form of Ermenegilda).

Origin: Italian/Germanic (uncertain, possibly a short form of Ermenegilda).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Gilda

Phonetic: GIL-duh   IPA: /ˈɡɪldə/

Popularity of Gilda

Gilda peaked at #381 in 1927, when 321 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #9766, with just 10 babies, so a child named Gilda today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1898–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Gilda mean?

Sacrifice, tribute (short form of Ermenegilda). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gilda)

How do you pronounce Gilda?

Gilda is pronounced GIL-duh (IPA: /ˈɡɪldə/).

Is Gilda a popular name right now?

Gilda peaked at #381 in 1927 and is ranked #9766 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)

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