Girl Name · English Origin
Gilda
Gilda — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Sacrifice", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Golda is on your shortlist, Gilda belongs in the same conversation.
Gilda meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Sacrifice
Origin: English naming roots help connect Gilda to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gilda as G·I·L·D·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gilda is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gilda variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gildaa, Gildae, Gilday, Gild.
- Nicknames: Gil and G.
- Middle names: Pair Gilda with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Gilda middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Golda, Glade, Goldie, Gerda, Glenda — full picks on the sibling names for Gilda guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gilda? Browse our names like Gilda guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Gilda
What does the name Gilda mean?
Gilda means "Sacrifice" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Gilda?
Gilda originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Gilda?
Gilda has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gilda a boy's or girl's name?
Gilda is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Gilda in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gilda sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gilda?
Names that share Gilda's sound and style include Golda, Glade, Goldie, Gerda, Glenda.
What middle names pair well with Gilda?
Good middle-name fits for Gilda pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gilda is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gilda is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gilda?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gilda share its rhythm without rhyming — Golda, Glade, Goldie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.