Erla
Old Norse · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Erla
The given name 'Erla' is a feminine name of Old Norse origin, meaning "noblewoman" or "countess," derived from the Germanic element *erlaz* (nobleman).
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Etymology
The given name 'Erla' is a feminine name of Old Norse origin, meaning "noblewoman" or "countess," derived from the Germanic element *erlaz* (nobleman). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Iceland and Norway, with historical ties to Norse aristocracy and appears in medieval sagas, though it has no specific religious association.
Erla currently ranks #12,650 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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