The first name Alphéda

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About the first name Alphéda

Meaning

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

Historical origin

Alphéda is attested as a historical or regional given name in French-speaking or Christian traditions. Its spelling may reflect a local variant, a diminutive, or an adaptation of an older name.

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Pronunciation:al-fé-daalfed.a

Frequency of the first name Alphéda by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Alphéda 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 AlphédaLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Alphéda in baptisms by year.1075201875188718991911192319351875–1879 4 baptisms1885–1889 8 baptisms1895–1899 8 baptisms1900–1904 4 baptisms1905–1909 4 baptisms1935–1939 4 baptisms

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