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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Imelda

Pronounced: im-EL-da

Meaning: All-encompassing battle

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Imelda
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Although Italian/Germanic in remote origin, treated as a traditional name in 20th-century Ireland through devotion to Blessed Imelda Lambertini.

The story behind Imelda

Popular in 20th-century Ireland through the cult of the 13th-century Bolognese mystic.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; medieval Italian saint name.

Did you know?

Italian in origin but adopted thoroughly into Catholic Ireland through the cult of Blessed Imelda Lambertini.

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