Nelda
Likely formed from Nell with the addition of the -da suffix that was fashionable for feminine names in the 20th century.
Meaning and origin
Nelda appears to be a constructed name built from Nell, a medieval English diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Helen, with the addition of the productive phonetic suffix -da that was popular in English feminine names.
How to pronounce Nelda
| English (US) | NEL-duh /ˈnɛldə/ |
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