Battle maid or warrior woman
Nilda is a shortened form of the Germanic name Brunhilda or Casilda. It carries the strong connotation of a female warrior or protector, common in medieval European nomenclature. While it has roots in Old High German, it gained significant popularity in Spanish and Italian speaking cultures.
Less common today
Nilda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,545 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Acting Under Secretary of State
Curaçaoan writer and storyteller
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