Alda

Alda is a female first name that has established itself as an Old High German short form of names that begin with the elements 'Alde-' or 'Adel-' or 'Adal-'.

What does the name Alda mean?

Alda is a female first name that derives from an Old High German short form and is associated with the elements 'Alde-' or 'Adel-' as well as 'Adal-'. Related names include Aldegunde and Adelheid. Translated, the name means 'the noble', 'the aristocratic', or 'the distinguished', but can also mean 'the old'. Its roots lie in the Old High German language, with Alda being borrowed from Italian. The name derives from the word adal, which means 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'the nobility', or 'of noble descent', and from the term alt, which means 'old' or 'experienced'. In the Carolingian epics, Alda is the bride of Roland, which has contributed to the name's spread in many countries and languages. Variants of the name include Aldina (Italian), Aldine (German), Aldona (Polish), as well as Aldeana, Aldana, Aldara, Aldea, Aleda, and Aude (French). The male counterpart to Alda is Aldo or Aldous.

Where does the name Alda come from?

The origin of the name Alda is Old Germanic and Old High German. Meanings such as 'the noble' or 'the old' are relevant here. The Old Germanic and Old High German origin includes the word components adal, meaning 'noble', 'aristocratic', or 'of noble descent', as well as alt, meaning 'old' or 'experienced'. The name is used in various languages, including German, Icelandic, Italian, and Limburgish.

How do you pronounce Alda?

The pronunciation of Alda is clear and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Al-da' [ˈalda], with the first sound being an open A that signals presence. The 'l' gently transitions to the second syllable, and the voiced 'd' slightly emphasizes before the open '-a'. This sound structure gives Alda a calm and determined effect - it sounds compact, warm, and balanced.

When is the name day of Alda?

The name day for Alda is celebrated on November 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Alda is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2023, reaching 2,569th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Alda holds the 5,562nd position.

Nicknames & pet names

Aldushka

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alda Björk Olafsdottir (British singer)
• Alda do Espirito Santo (poet)
• Alda Lara (Portuguese writer)
• Alda Levi (Italian archaeologist)
• Alda Merini (Italian poet)
• Alda Noni (Italian opera singer)
• Alda Wilson (Canadian hurdler)