Erlinda
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Erlinda
The name 'Erlinda' is a feminine given name meaning "noble serpent" or "wise serpent," derived from the Old High German elements *erl* ("noble") and *lind* ("serpent" or "dragon").
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Etymology
The name 'Erlinda' is a feminine given name meaning "noble serpent" or "wise serpent," derived from the Old High German elements *erl* ("noble") and *lind* ("serpent" or "dragon"). It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking and Filipino cultures, often as a variant of the Germanic name Ermentrude, and gained modest popularity in the 20th century without strong ties to a specific religion.
Erlinda currently ranks #9,828 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1949.
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