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Celinda

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Pronounced seh-LIN-dah /sɛˈlɪn.də/Medium

Meaning: A blend of Selina/Celia ('heavenly'; 'the moon') with Linda ('pretty; soft'), a vintage-style coinage. Route as a whole uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft blend: Celinda joins Selina/Celia and Linda ('pretty') (said 'seh-LIN-dah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Spanish
MeaningA blend of Selina/Celia ('heavenly'; 'the moon') with Linda ('pretty; soft'), a vintage-style coinage. Route as a whole uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2015)#16988 ↘ Falling
2015 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1954
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,080

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195419382015

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Celinda pairs Selina/Celia with Linda ('pretty'). As a blend its route is uncertain, which we note — a soft, vintage-flavored name, rare in the U.S. (said 'seh-LIN-dah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, soft, and vintage-flavored.

Did you know? Celinda blends Selina/Celia ('heavenly; the moon') with Linda ('pretty; soft') — a vintage-style coinage, its whole route uncertain, which we note (said 'seh-LIN-dah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Celinda — blend; Selina/Celia + Linda; uncertain

Variations

SelinaCeliaBelinda

Nicknames

CeeLinda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Celinda mean?

Celinda blends Selina/Celia ('heavenly; the moon') with Linda ('pretty; soft'); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Celinda?

It's said seh-LIN-dah /sɛˈlɪn.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Celinda a boy or girl name?

Celinda is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Celinda?

Celinda is a rare name in the U.S.

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