Nelda
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nelda
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Nelda represents a short form of the name Thusnelda, whose exact origins are not completely clarified. The name is often associated with the meanings 'the strong swift one' or 'the one who fights against giants', 'the great battle', and 'the fight against giants'.
What does the name Nelda mean?
Nelda is a short form of Thusnelda, whose origins are not definitively proven. The name likely means 'the strong swift one' or 'the one who fights against giants', 'the great battle' as well as 'the fight against giants'. Its roots may come from the Germanic *Þus, meaning 'strength', and the Old High German schnell for 'quick' or 'brave'. Additionally, a connection to the name Thursinhilda is suspected, which is derived from the Old High German elements turs or thurs for 'the giant' and hiltja for 'the battle', 'the warrior', 'the hero', or 'the champion'. In English, Nelda is also considered a development of the name Nell. Thusnelda was the wife of Arminius, the Cheruscan. Other variants include Thusnelde and Tusnelda.
Where does the name Nelda come from?
The name Nelda has its roots in Old Germanic and Old High German and carries the meaning 'the strong swift one'. The etymology consists of the Old Germanic *Þus for 'strength' and the Old High German schnell for 'quick' or 'brave', derived from Thursinhilda: turs or thurs for 'the giant', 'filled with insatiable greed' and hiltja for 'the battle', 'the warrior', 'the hero', or 'the champion'. The languages are Old German and German.
How do you pronounce Nelda?
The pronunciation of Nelda is two syllables and is rendered as 'Nel-da' [ˈnɛlda]. The nasal n sound provides a gentle beginning, while the clear l allows for a smooth transition. The voiced d adds a soft accent before the open ending. Nelda radiates a down-to-earth and warm aura – simple, harmonious, and stable in sound.
Popularity
Nelda is a rather rare first name in Germany. In the ranking of the most common female first names, it currently holds the 5,884th place. The name reached its best ranking in 2021 at 3,608. In the last ten years, Nelda has only been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,729 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,014.
Nicknames & pet names
Nelli
Famous people
- Nelda Ramos (artist from Argentina)
- Thusnelda (wife of Arminius, daughter of Segestes, (born 4 BC, died circa 47 AD))
Frequently asked questions about the name Nelda
What is the origin of the name Nelda?
Nelda has its roots in Old Germanic and Old High German. The name is derived from Thusnelda, whose elements indicate strength and speed.
What does the name Nelda mean?
The meaning of Nelda is often interpreted as 'the strong swift one'. It is also associated with the fight against giants.
How popular is the name Nelda?
Nelda is a rather rare name that is used sporadically in some countries but does not belong to the most common first names.