Nilda
Scandinavian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nilda
The given name 'Nilda' is derived from the Old Norse name 'Níldi', meaning 'storm' or 'tempest', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hneiziz', which is also the source of the English word 'neither'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Nilda' is derived from the Old Norse name 'Níldi', meaning 'storm' or 'tempest', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hneiziz', which is also the source of the English word 'neither'. The name 'Nilda' is primarily associated with Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway and Denmark, and has been used in various forms throughout history, including in medieval Icelandic literature.
Nilda currently ranks #15,710 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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