Marilda
Pronunciation: [ m-ahr-EELD-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
Marilda is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ahr-EELD-uh.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,287
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"little fairy, enchanted"
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Irish Gaelic origin
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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, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, Lda, Lday, Ldaie, May, Maie, and Markins. 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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