NAME PROFILE
Nelta
A name of Germanic origin meaning 'lion of battle' or 'battle lioness'. It suggests a person who possesses a courageous spirit and the heart of a protector, standing strong and loyal for those they love.
Key Stats
| Total births | 477 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1934 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1923 |
| Most recent | 1942 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 91%AR — 9%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Leonilda Gonzalez (Acclaimed printmaker and artist) · Leonilda Marandola (Dedicated educator and academic leader) · Leonilda Prato (Notable novelist and writer) · Leonilda Rossi (Soprano and opera performer) · Leonilda Volpini (Advocate for social and political change)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeoLeonieNildaNildieLoni
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