Elida

Elida represents a variation of the name Ellida, which is the feminine form of the Old Norse name Elliði. Originally, this name was associated with a legendary ship in Icelandic mythology before it was also used as a first name.

What does the name Elida mean?

Elida is a form of Ellida, which is regarded as the feminine variant of the Old Norse name Elliði. The origin of this name lies in Icelandic mythology and refers to a legendary ship. The Old Norse translation of Elliði means 'swift sailing ship'. Furthermore, Elida is sometimes seen as a variant of Alida, which means 'of noble being'. Notable bearers of this name include the Cape Verdean singer Elida Almeida.

Where does the name Elida come from?

The name Elida has its roots in Old Icelandic and Old Norse and means 'swift sailing ship'. It belongs to the Old Icelandic and Old Norse names. Languages in which it appears include English, Icelandic, Nordic, and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Elida?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Elida is three syllables and soft. In the German language, the name is typically pronounced as 'E-li-da' [eˈliːda], starting with a clear E sound that conveys a sense of lightness. The long I in the middle syllable gives the name brightness, while the voiced D adds a gentle accent. The open A at the end rounds off the sound harmoniously. Elida radiates femininity and melody, appearing friendly and sonically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Elida enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,514th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017, reaching 565th place. Over the last ten years, Elida has been given as a first name about 360 times, placing it 1,080th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,034th. Worldwide, Elida shows varying positions in the first name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Eli / Elli / Ida / Lida / Lidi / Lidli

Famous people

• Elida Almeida (singer)
• Elida Morris (American singer)
• Elida Reyna (singer)