Gilda
Pronunciation: [ g-IHLD-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gilda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,174 babies have been named Gilda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gilda is past its peak , currently ranked #11,618 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,618
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Gilda
Gilda is a girl name .
Gilda is currently ranked #11,618 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gilda include Gil, Giy, Giie, and Gilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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