Girl Name
Gilda
Gilda is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Gilda — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Golda is on your shortlist, Gilda belongs in the same conversation.
Gilda meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gilda has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
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 has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Gilda?
The exact origin of Gilda is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
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.