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Nelida

NEH-lee-duh

Popularity

#11818

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,520

Peak Year

#42 in 1964

First Recorded

1933

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Greek origin, Nelida is often considered a variation of Helena, meaning 'light' or 'bright one.' It has a lyrical and gentle quality.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

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Personality Traits

brightradiantgentleoptimistic

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