The nameImelda
Imelda is a girl's name of Germanic origin, common in Italian and Spanish.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic irmin, "great, whole", and hild, "battle".
Origin
Germanic, through Italian.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since 1900.
Popularity of the name Imelda
Imelda in France
5427thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1926peak year (15 births)
565babies named Imelda in France since 1900
Imelda was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 85 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Imelda. Half of all babies named Imelda in France were born before 1947, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Imelda in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Imelda mean?
From the Germanic irmin, "great, whole", and hild, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Imelda?
Germanic, through Italian.
Is Imelda a girl's or a boy's name?
Imelda is a girl's name.