Ethelda
eh-THEL-dah
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
396
Peak Year
#37 in 1920
First Recorded
1910
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from Old English, meaning 'noble battle maiden' or 'noble strength.' It combines 'ethel' (noble) and 'hild' (battle).
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Ethelda Bleibtrey
American competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist
Ethelda Newport
Early 20th century stage and silent actress
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