What is the origin of the name Nilda?

Nilda is a name of Germanic origin.

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Nilda

NIL-dah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

3,244

Peak Year

#118 in 1957

First Recorded

1911

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Nilda is of Germanic origin, a short form of names ending in -hild, meaning "battle."

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Nil Nildie

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Nil Nildie

Similar Names

Hilda Brunilda Matilda Wilhelmina

Personality Traits

strongdeterminedindependentprotective

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