Noble shield or princess
A Spanish and Germanic name likely derived from the elements 'erl' (noble/earl) and 'lind' (soft/flexible or shield). It has been used historically in Spanish-speaking cultures and the Philippines, conveying a sense of gentle nobility.
Less common today
Erlinda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,021 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pioneering Filipino-American educator and community leader
Filipino diplomat and Permanent Representative to the United Nations
