Small winged one or noble
Elida has multiple etymological paths. In a Germanic context, it is often considered a variant of Alida, meaning noble. In Greek, it is associated with the word for 'winged' or 'small winged one', while in Scandinavian traditions, it refers to a fast-sailing ship.
Less common today
Elida isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,909 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Cape Verdean singer
Exiled princess and protagonist · Vagrant Queen
