Ethelda
Pronunciation: [ ihth-EHLD-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
Ethelda is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ihth-EHLD-uh.
Parents who love the name Ethelda often also consider Montine, Vandella, Wladyslawa .
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Ethelda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 11 babies have been named Ethelda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ethelda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,161 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,161
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ethelda
Ethelda is a girl name .
Ethelda is currently ranked #70,161 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ethelda include Eth, Ethe, Ethey, Etheie, Lda, Lday, Ldaie, Ety, Etie, and Ethkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ethelda include Ethel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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