Whole, universal, and soft or tender
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ermen', meaning whole or universal, and 'linde', meaning soft, tender, or flexible. It was historically used to denote a person of broad influence who possessed a gentle nature. The name has roots in medieval Europe and remains more common in Italy and Portugal than in English-speaking countries.
Less common today
Ermelinda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,589 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
7th-century Belgian saint and hermit
Portuguese actress and voice artist
