Imelda

Imelda meaning and name origin

Imelda \i-mel-da, im(e)-lda\ as a girl's name is pronounced ee-MEL-dah. It is of Old German and Italian origin, and the meaning of Imelda is "universal battle". The name of a 14th-century virgin Spanish saint. Also made famous by Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos. Actress Imelda Staunton.

Imelda has 4 variant forms: Amelda, Himalda, Imalda and Ymelda.

Baby names that sound like Imelda are Emelda and Amelida.

Popularity of Imelda

Imelda is a very popular first name for women (#888 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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