Find out how popular the first name Ouida has been for the last 22 years (from 1974 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ouida by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Ouida is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ouida.

The history of the first name Ouida

The name Ouida is an English feminine given name that originated in the 19th century. It was coined by the English novelist Maria Louisa Ramé, who used it as her pen name. Ramé was born in 1839 in Bury St. Edmunds, England, and she adopted the pseudonym Ouida, which is a variation of her given name's Russian equivalent, Luidia.

Ouida is not a traditional name derived from a specific language or culture. It was created by Ramé herself, who was known for her unconventional and flamboyant personality. As a writer, Ouida gained popularity for her novels that explored themes of passion, romance, and social criticism, including "Under Two Flags" and "Moths."

While Ouida was not a historical or traditional name before its creation by Ramé, it gained recognition and usage due to the fame and popularity of the author. Some notable individuals who bore the name Ouida include Ouida Bergère (1886-1974), an American screenwriter and actress, and Ouida McDaniel (1913-1998), an American actress and singer.

Other individuals named Ouida include Ouida Whitaker (1879-1967), an American educator and activist; Ouida Wyatt (1906-1984), an American artist; and Ouida Pate (1918-2010), an American writer and historian.

It is worth noting that while the name Ouida gained some popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, it has remained a relatively uncommon and unique name throughout history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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