Kelda
Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kelda: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1975.
From Old Norse roots, Kelda means "spring" or "fountain," evoking a natural water source. It occasionally appears in Scottish and Northern English place names, such as the village of Keld in North Yorkshire, which shares the same etymology. Among modern bearers, American politician Kelda Roys, a Wisconsin state senator, has brought the name into public life. The name also surfaces in Norse mythology as the name of a giantess, though this figure is obscure. A notable variant is Keld, sometimes used as a masculine given name in Scandinavia. With its crisp, flowing sound and connection to fresh water, Kelda offers a distinctive choice that feels both ancient and refreshingly uncommon.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19753 babies
- Latest (1982)
- #5303 babies
- Total births
- 9since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y