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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).

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Numerology

4

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

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

StrongNobleCourageousIndependent

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