Imelda - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Imelda \i-mel-da, im(e)-lda\ is pronounced ee-MEL-dah. It is of Old German and Italian origin, and its meaning 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 Amelida, Amalida, Emelita, Amelyta and Amelita.

Imelda is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Imelda. Click here to compare Imelda with related baby names.