Mafalda
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,092
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Mafalda
Mafalda is a girl name .
Mafalda is currently ranked #8,092 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mafalda include Maf, Mafa, Mafay, Mafaie, Lda, Lday, Ldaie, May, Maie, and Mafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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