Emelda
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Emelda
The name Emelda means "industrious" or "striving," derived from the Germanic elements *ermen* ("whole, universal") and *hild* ("battle"), making it a variant of the name Ermelinda.
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Etymology
The name Emelda means "industrious" or "striving," derived from the Germanic elements *ermen* ("whole, universal") and *hild* ("battle"), making it a variant of the name Ermelinda. It is used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, often within Catholic communities, and gained notable historical association through Saint Emelda (or Amalberga), a 7th-century Frankish noblewoman venerated for her piety.
Emelda currently ranks #16,267 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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