Marilda
Pronunciation: [ m-ahr-EELD-uh ]
Marilda is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,287 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,287
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Marilda
Marilda is a girl name .
Marilda is currently ranked #24,287 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marilda include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marilda include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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