The first name Émelda

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About the first name Émelda

Meaning

The name Émelda has an etymology that is difficult to establish with certainty. Onomastic sources do not always agree on its earliest meaning.

Historical origin

The precise origin of Émelda remains uncertain. Like many rare names found in historical records, it may represent a regional form or an older spelling preserved through usage.

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Pronunciation:émel-daemɛld.a

Frequency of the first name Émelda by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Émelda by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name ÉmeldaLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Émelda in baptisms by year.532101885189218991906191319201885–1889 4 baptisms1890–1894 4 baptisms1895–1899 4 baptisms1900–1904 4 baptisms1915–1919 4 baptisms1920–1924 4 baptisms

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