Elder tree or bright light
Nelda is a name with multiple possible origins. It is often considered a variant of the English name Eleanor, meaning 'bright' or 'shining light,' or a contraction of the name Cornelia. In some contexts, it is associated with the Old English word for the elder tree, reflecting a connection to nature.
Less common today
Nelda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,330 in 1992.
Former Mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas
American professional golfer and educator
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
