Ethelda

Ethelda Meaning & Origin

About Ethelda
The name Ethelda is of Old English origin and is derived from the elements "ethel," meaning "noble," and "da," meaning "day." Therefore, the name Ethelda carries the meaning of "noble day" or "noble ruler." It conveys a sense of dignity, strength, and leadership, suggesting someone who possesses noble qualities and has the potential to make a positive impact in their surroundings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ethelda are female.

Ethelda Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0LT
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E30430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 TH EH1 L D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ɪˈθɛldə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0LT', 'ATLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E343

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ethelda in Braille

Here's how to represent Ethelda in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ethelda in braille

How to Spell the Name Ethelda in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ethelda using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ethelda in sign language

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