Vanda
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Vanda: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1974.
Vanda is a name with several possible roots, most commonly seen as a Slavic short form of Vladislava, meaning "to rule with glory," or as a variant of the Germanic Wanda, derived from the Wendish tribe. For Scottish parents, the name has a gentle, floral charm—Vanda is also a genus of striking orchids, native to tropical Asia. Notable bearers include Vanda Scaravelli, the Italian-born yoga teacher who revolutionised the practice, and Vanda (pseudonym of Dutch writer Smit). While no major places bear the name, its orchid association lends it a natural elegance. The name saw modest use in Scotland from the 1970s onward, making it a rare but graceful choice with cross-cultural appeal.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19744 babies
- Latest (1976)
- #5163 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y