Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nelda mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Nelda
User Submitted Origins
Celtic
55%
English
36%
Hebrew
9%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Nelda means "One who dwells near the alder tree".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Nelda is of Celtic origin and means "The person who lives by the alder tree".
- According to a user from Idaho, U.S., the name Nelda means "Of the Elder tree".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Nelda means "Champion" and is of Celtic origin.
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- A female given name