Elda

Elda is a female first name that appears in the Italian language as a variant of Hilda and is also considered a short form of Hildegard. Its German meaning is 'the warrior'.

What does the name Elda mean?

The name Elda, an Italian derivative of Hilda and a short form of Hildegard, carries the meaning 'the warrior'. This traces back to the Old High German term hiltja, which means 'the battle' or 'the warrior'. Additionally, Elda is also considered a Romansh short form of Mathilda. A well-known bearer of the name was the English Saint Hilda of Whitby from the 7th century. Another variant of the name is Hilde.

Where does the name Elda come from?

Elda has its roots in Old High German and means 'the warrior'. The Old High German term hiltja stands for 'the battle' or 'the warrior'. The name is prevalent in both Italian and Romansh languages.

How do you pronounce Elda?

The pronunciation of Elda is two syllables and concise. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'El-da' [ˈɛlda]. It begins with a clear E sound, and the consonant cluster '-ld-' gives the middle part a compact form, while the open A ends warmly. This gives Elda a calm and down-to-earth impression - simple, clear, and sonically harmonious.

When is the name day of Elda?

The name day of Elda is celebrated on September 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Elda is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 1,418th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at rank 534. In the last ten years, Elda has been chosen as a first name about 210 times, placing it 1,523rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,587th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ela / Eldi / Eldorado / Elly

Similar first names

Famous people

• Elda (character from the anime Chobits)
• Elda Cerralto (artist from Italy)
• Elda Voelkel (actress from America)