Find out how popular the first name Erlinda has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Erlinda by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Erlinda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Erlinda.

The history of the first name Erlinda

Erlinda is a feminine given name with roots in the Germanic languages. Its origins can be traced back to the Old High German "Erlind" or "Erling," derived from the elements "eru" meaning "honor" and "lind" meaning "tender" or "soft." The name's evolution through various linguistic branches led to variations such as Erlinda, Erlinde, and Erlinde.

The earliest recorded use of Erlinda dates back to the 8th century in Germanic regions of central Europe. Historical records show it was a relatively common name among nobility and the upper classes during the Middle Ages. In the 11th century, Erlinda of Essen, a German abbess, was a notable figure associated with this name.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity in parts of Italy and Spain, where it was often Latinized as "Erlindis" or "Erlinda." One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Erlindis, a 12th-century Spanish noblewoman from the Kingdom of León.

In the 16th century, Erlinda Gonzaga, an Italian noblewoman from the House of Gonzaga, was a prominent figure who bore this name. She lived from 1508 to 1564 and served as the regent of the Duchy of Mantua during her son's minority.

The name also found its way into literature, with Erlinda being a character in the 17th-century play "La vida es sueño" (Life is a Dream) by the Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca.

Another notable bearer of the name was Erlinda Arzuffi, an Italian painter and nun who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She was known for her religious paintings and worked in Rome and other Italian cities.

In the 19th century, Erlinda Quisumbing, a Filipino revolutionary and feminist, was a prominent figure associated with this name. She was born in 1875 and played an active role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

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