Elida

A multicultural choice and an unusual way to nicknames Ellie or Elle, Elida has its origins in Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Scandinavia. It has appeared in the charts in the US, France, and Spain back in the 20th century, but more recently in Brazil and Norway.

From its Scandinavian roots, Elida is an alternative form of Ellida, itself from the Old Norse Elliði meaning "fast-sailing ship". The Ellida spelling appears in the 1888 play, The Lady from the Sea by Henrik Ibsen (most famous for A Doll's House). In this case, it might be pronounced as EHL-lee-dah or e-LEE-da.

From its Portuguese origins, it is considered a form of Alida, a diminutive of the regal Adelaide, meaning "noble". It could then be pronounced eh-LY-duh or eh-LEE-duh.

Finally, as a Spanish name, it is typically spelled as Élida, most likely inspired by Élide, the Spanish name for the Ancient Greek place, Elis, meaning "valley", "lowland", or "hollow earth".

Pronounced eh-LEE-duh.

As of October 2026, Elida ranked #4204 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #618 in 1935.