The nameElda
Elda is an old girl's name, common in Italy.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Its origin is debated; it is often linked to the Germanic hild, "battle".
Origin
Germanic, through Italian.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1920s and 1930s.
Popularity of the name Elda
Elda in France
2920thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1926peak year (40 births)
820babies named Elda in France since 1900
Elda was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 210 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Elda. Its rise began around 1903, and it peaked in 1926. Half of all babies named Elda in France were born before 1936, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Elda in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elda mean?
Its origin is debated; it is often linked to the Germanic hild, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Elda?
Germanic, through Italian.
Is Elda a girl's or a boy's name?
Elda is a girl's name.