Romilda
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About Romilda
Romilda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, composed of the elements 'hrom' meaning 'fame' and 'hild' meaning 'battle' or 'warrior.' This powerful combination creates a name signifying 'famous battle maiden' or 'glorious fighter.' The name has medieval roots and appears in various European cultures, particularly in Italy where it maintained modest usage. In literature, Romilda appears as a character in various works, including Handel's opera 'Orlando.' While never widely popular in the English-speaking world, the name carries a romantic, somewhat mysterious quality with its rolling syllables and ancient heritage. Romilda offers a rare choice with substantial historical depth, appealing to parents seeking names with both strength and distinctive feminine character.
Pronounced roh-MIL-duh.
As of October 2026, Romilda ranked #6454 in US births in 1954 SSA, peaked at #1826 in 1917.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Romilda on lists
Famous Romildas
- Romilda Villani
Italian actress; mother of Sophia Loren
- Romilda Pantaleoni
Italian soprano
Romilda in pop culture
- Romilda Vane
character in the Harry Potter series
- Romilda
character in Handel's "Serse"
- Romilda
character in 1961 Italian film "Samson"