US Popularity:21514
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):British, French, Irish
Meaning:Shining light; Torch; Sun ray; Champion; From the alder trees
Nelda is a girl’s name with multiple possible meanings and origins. It may derive from the French name Eleanor of unknown meaning, or the Greek name Helen meaning “torch,” “shining light,” or “sun ray.” Some believe it originated as a feminine form of the Irish name Niall, anglicized as Neil, which is thought to mean “champion.” Alternatively, it may be an Old English name meaning “from the alder trees.” Whichever meaning you prefer, Nelda is a lovely, less common alternative to the charmingly vintage Nell, which has come back in fashion recently.

Nelda Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#13175
in 2022
+ 1887
from 2019
In comparison to the previous year's data

Search Baby Girl Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter