Find out how popular the first name Ermalinda has been for the last 4 years (from 1975 to 1978) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ermalinda by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Ermalinda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1978, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ermalinda.

The history of the first name Ermalinda

The name Ermalinda is of Italian origin, derived from the Germanic elements "ermin," meaning "entire" or "whole," and "lind," meaning "soft" or "tender." It dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 9th to 11th centuries, when it was commonly used in various regions of Italy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ermalinda can be found in the writings of the Italian scholar and historian, Liutprand of Cremona, who lived in the 10th century. He mentioned an Ermalinda who was a member of the Lombard nobility during that period.

In the 12th century, there was a nun named Ermalinda who lived in the Benedictine convent of San Salvatore in Pavia, Italy. She was known for her pious life and her dedication to the monastic order.

During the Renaissance period, the name Ermalinda gained some prominence among the Italian aristocracy. One notable figure was Ermalinda d'Este, born in 1475, who was a member of the prestigious House of Este and married to Alfonso I d'Este, the Duke of Ferrara.

In the 17th century, an Italian artist named Ermalinda Ridolfi, born in 1600, gained recognition for her exceptional skills in portraiture and religious paintings. Her works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another significant figure was Ermalinda Soli, an Italian operatic soprano born in 1855. She was renowned for her performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini and was particularly acclaimed for her portrayal of the title role in Tosca.

While the name Ermalinda has its roots in Italian history and culture, it has also been used, although less frequently, in other parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where it has taken on slight variations in spelling, such as Ermelinda or Ermolinda.

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