Names Categorized "ends in -da"

Elisenda is a Catalan feminine given name of Germanic origin, most famously borne by the 14th-century Catalan noblewoman Elisenda de Montcada, queen consort of Aragon. The name is thought to derive from Germanic elements...

Erlinda is a Spanish feminine given name derived from the Herlinde, an Old German name. Herlinde itself is composed of the elements heri "army" and lind "soft, flexible, tender", giving the overall meaning "gentle warrio...

Ermelinda is the Italian and Portuguese form of Ermelinde. The name is derived from the Old German elements irmin 'whole, great' and lind 'soft, flexible, tender', giving it a meaning akin to 'great tenderness' or 'unive...

Ermenegilda is the Italian feminine form of Ermenegildo, which itself derives from the Visigothic name Hermenegildo. The root name is composed of the Gothic elements airmans, meaning "great, immense," and gild, meaning "...

Erminlinda is an Old German variant of the name Ermelinde. The name is composed of two elements: irmin, meaning "whole" or "great," and lind, meaning "soft," "flexible," or "tender." Thus, the name can be interpreted as...

Etheldreda is the Middle English form of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð (also rendered as Æthelthryth). It is ultimately derived from the Old English elements æðele "noble" and þryþ "strength", so the name means "noble st...

EtymologyEthelfleda is the Middle English form of Æðelflæd, an Old English name composed of the elements æðele meaning "noble" and flæd, possibly meaning "beauty". The name thus signifies "noble beauty." This form emerge...

Ethelinda is an English form of the Germanic name Adallinda. The name was very rare in medieval times, but it was revived in the early 19th century. It is composed of the Germanic elements adal meaning "noble" and lind m...

Ferdinanda is a rare feminine given name of Italian origin. It is the Latin-derived feminine form of Ferdinand. The name derives from a Gothic compound, likely formed from the elements friþus ("peace") or farþa ("journey...

Fernanda is a feminine given name used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, derived as the female equivalent of Fernando — ultimately from the Germanic masculine name Ferdinand.EtymologyThe name traces back to Fredenandu...

Florinda is a feminine name used in Portuguese and Spanish, derived as an elaborated form of flor meaning "flower." It combines flor with the suffix -inda, which is common in Romance languages to create feminine given na...

Etymology and Origins Freda is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of names ending in -freda or -fred, such as Winifred or Alfreda. In central and eastern Europe, the name is also a short form of compou...

Freida is a variant of Frieda, which itself is a variant of Frida 1, ultimately derived from names containing the Old German element fridu meaning "peace" (from Proto-Germanic friþuz). As such, Freida carries the inheren...

Frida is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Originally a short form of names containing the Old German element fridu meaning "peace" (from Proto-Germanic *friþuz), Frida evolved as a standalone name in German-spea...

Frieda is a feminine given name used in English and German, serving as a variant of Frida 1. It originated as a short form of various Germanic names that contain the element fridu, meaning "peace" (from Proto-Germanic *f...

Geralda is a Portuguese feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Gerald. The name Gerald itself originates from a Germanic compound meaning "power of the spear", from the elements ger (spear) and walt (power,...

Gerarda is a feminine given name of Dutch and Italian origin. It is the feminine form of Gerard, a male name derived from the Old Germanic elements ger meaning "spear" and hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The nam...

Gerda is a Latinized form of Gerd, derived from Old Norse Gerðr. The name traces its roots to the Norse mythological figure Gerd, a beautiful giantess (jǫtunn) whose name is cognate with the element garðr, meaning "enclo...

Gerda is a feminine given name used primarily in Dutch and German contexts. It functions as the feminine form of Gerd, which itself is a short form of Gerhard. The name ultimately traces back to the Old German elements g...

Gertruda is the Polish and Czech form of Gertrude, a female given name of Old German origin. The name Gertrude is composed of the elements ger meaning "spear" and drud meaning "strength", thus signifying "spear of streng...

Giada is a feminine Italian given name that translates directly to "jade," the precious stone. It serves as the Italian form of Jade, a name derived from the Spanish phrase (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(stone of the) fl...

Gilda is a feminine given name primarily used in Italian and Portuguese. It originated as a short form of Ermenegilda, a name composed of the Old German element gelt meaning "payment, tribute, compensation." Ultimately,...

Gioconda is an Italian female given name derived from the Late Latin name Iucunda, itself from the Latin iucundus meaning "pleasant, delightful, happy." The name carries connotations of joy and charm. It is most famously...

Glenda is a modern feminine given name of English origin. It is most commonly regarded as a feminine form of Glenn, created by combining the name Glenn with the suffix da (derived from names such as Linda and Wanda). How...

Glinda is a female name created by author L. Frank Baum for his character Glinda the Good Witch, a kind sorceress in his Oz series of books beginning in 1900. The exact inspiration for the name is uncertain, though it ma...

Glorinda is a feminine name in Esperanto, meaning "worthy of glory". It is derived from the Esperanto root glori- (meaning "glory"), which ultimately comes from Latin gloria, with the suffix -inda denoting worthiness or...

Goda is a Germanic name with uncertain etymology; it may derive from the element guot meaning "good" or from got meaning "god". As a given name, Goda was used in early medieval Germany, often in compound names. It is his...

Goda 2 is a feminine Lithuanian given name derived from the Lithuanian noun godà, which carries multiple meanings including “thought, dream” and “honour, respect.” This name belongs to the rich tradition of Baltic names...

Golda is a feminine given name derived from the Yiddish word גאָלד (gold), meaning "gold." The name is historically associated with Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, where Yiddish was the common language. The earlies...

Gracinda is a Portuguese female given name, an elaboration of Graça, which itself derives from the Portuguese word for "grace." This elaboration adds a distinctly Iberian feminine suffix, similar to names like Gracialind...

Griselda, also spelled Grizelda, is a feminine given name of Germanic origins that is used in English, Spanish, Italian, and other languages. The name is likely derived from the Proto-Germanic elements *grīsaz, meaning "...

Gumersinda is a Spanish feminine given name, the feminine form of Gumersindo. The name derives from the medieval Latin Gomesendus, which in turn comes from a Germanic name, likely of Visigothic or Suebian origin. The Ger...

Gunhilda is a variant of the name Gunhild. The name Gunhild is derived from the Old Norse name Gunnhildr, which is composed of the elements gunnr meaning "war" and hildr meaning "battle." Thus, Gunhilda carries the meani...

Gwenda is a feminine given name of English and Welsh origin. It was created in the 19th century from the Welsh elements gwen meaning "white, blessed" and da meaning "good". Thus, the name carries the combined meaning of...

Harshada is the feminine form of Harshad, a masculine name of Sanskrit origin used in the Marathi and Hindi languages. The root name Harshad is derived from the Sanskrit word harṣa (हर्ष), meaning "happiness," which is o...

EtymologyHedda is a diminutive of Hedvig, itself a Scandinavian, Finnish, and Hungarian form of the Old German name Hedwig. Hedwig is derived from the Old German elements hadu 'battle, combat' and wig 'war', giving the n...

Heida is a German diminutive of Adelheid, typically a feminine given name meaning "noble kind" or "noble type." The ultimate root lies in the Germanic name Adelaide, composed of the elements adal meaning "noble" and heit...

Henda is a Yiddish feminine given name, primarily a variant of Hannah. The name Hannah itself comes from the Hebrew Ḥanna, meaning "favour, grace" or "merciful," derived from the root ḥanan ("to be gracious"). In the Old...

Hermelinda is the Spanish form of Ermelinde, which itself is derived from the Old German elements irmin "whole, great" and lind "soft, flexible, tender." The name thus carries the poetic connotation of "great tenderness....

Hermenegilda is a feminine given name used in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. It is the female form of the Germanic name Hermenegild, which itself derives from the Visigothic name Hermenegildo.The root of the...

Hilda is a feminine given name used widely across European languages including Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. It originated as a short form of names containing the Ol...

Hildegarda is the Czech form of the German name Hildegard, which is in turn derived from the Old Germanic elements hilt ("battle") and gart ("enclosure, yard"), meaning "battle enclosure" or "battle protection." This nam...

Hulda is a feminine given name with origins in Old Norse mythology and language. Derived from the Old Norse word hulda meaning "hiding, secrecy," it was borne by a sorceress in Norse mythology. As a modern name, it may a...

Hulda 2 is a variant of the name Huldah, which appears in the English Bible. The name Huldah itself is derived from the Hebrew word chuldah, meaning "weasel, mole". According to the Old Testament, Huldah was a prophetess...

Hylda is a variant spelling of the name Hilda. While primarily used in English-speaking countries, Hylda carries the same rich heritage as its root name.Etymology and MeaningThe name Hilda originates as a short form of G...

Ida is a feminine given name of ancient Germanic origin, derived from the element id, meaning "work, labour" (from Proto-Germanic *idiz). This etymology conveys a sense of industriousness and prosperity, aligning with th...

Idida is a Latin form of Jedidah, used in the Latin translation of the Old Testament (the Vulgate). The name appears in 2 Kings 22:1, where it identifies the mother of King Josiah of Judah. Idida derives from the Hebrew...

EtymologyIedida is a Greek transcription of the Hebrew name Jedidah (יְדִידָה), appearing in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament. The Hebrew origin stems from the root yaḏiḏ, meaning "belov...

Iida is the Finnish form of Ida, a name with deep roots in Germanic and English onomastics. The name Ida itself is derived from the Germanic element id, which likely means "work" or "labour" (from Proto-Germanic *idiz)....

Ilda is the Italian and Portuguese form of Hilda, or a short form of names ending in ilda. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic element hildiz, meaning “battle” or “fight,” and is common to many names across Ger...

Iluminada is the Spanish form of Illuminata. The name derives from the Latin word illuminatus, meaning "illuminated, brightened, filled with light." It carries strong religious connotations, as light is a recurring symbo...

Imaculada is the Portuguese cognate of the Spanish name Inmaculada, which directly means “immaculate” in Spanish. This name is given in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a Catholic dogma which holds...

Imelda is a feminine given name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the German name Irmhild. Irmhild itself comes from the Old German elements irmin meaning "whole" or "great" and hilt meaning "battle," making Im...

Immaculada is the Catalan cognate of Inmaculada, a Spanish name meaning "immaculate". The name is given in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a doctrine of the Catholic Church which holds that Mary wa...

Ingrīda is a Latvian feminine given name, a cognate of Ingrid. The name ultimately derives from the Old Norse name Ingríðr, which means "Ing is beautiful" — combining the name of the Germanic god Ing with the element frí...

Ingrida is the Lithuanian form of Ingrid, a name that has deep roots in Scandinavian mythology. The ultimate origin of Ingrid is the Old Norse name Ingríðr, which is composed of the name of the Germanic god Ing (also kno...

Inmaculada is a Spanish feminine given name meaning "immaculate" in Spanish. It is given in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a dogma of the Catholic Church which holds that Mary was conceived withou...

Iolanda is the Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian form of the name Yolanda, which itself has roots in the medieval French name Yolande. Yolande is believed to be a variant of Violante, derived from the Latin viola...

Etymology and MeaningIrida is a Greek variant of the name Iris, derived from the genitive form Ἴριδος (Iridos). In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger for the gods, often depicted with ra...

Isolda is a Latinate form of the name Iseult, best known from the tragic medieval romance of Tristan and Iseult. The name gained literary prominence through Richard Wagner's 1865 opera Tristan und Isolde, which uses the...