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Chimdindu

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Chimdindu: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2024.

A warm, melodic name of Igbo origin, Chimdindu means "my God is alive" or "God lives" – a profound declaration of faith common in many West African naming traditions. Though it has no widely known historical bearers on the Scottish stage, the name is cherished within Scotland's growing Nigerian‑Scottish communities, where it carries deep spiritual resonance. There are no place names directly linked to Chimdindu, but its root *Chi* (personal god) appears in many Igbo names like Chimamanda. As an increasingly visible name in Scotland's diverse naming landscape, Chimdindu beautifully reflects the cultural richness brought by families from the African diaspora.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20243 babies
Latest (2024)
#7273 babies
Total births
3since 2024
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).