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Hermelinda

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Pronounced er-meh-LEEN-dah /ˌɛr.məˈliːn.də/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form from the Germanic elements ermen ('whole; universal; great') and linde ('soft; tender; a shield of linden wood'). A classic Hispanic name of gentle strength.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of gentle strength: Hermelinda blends 'whole; great' and 'soft; tender' (said 'er-meh-LEEN-dah'). Classic and warm.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA Spanish form from the Germanic elements ermen ('whole; universal; great') and linde ('soft; tender; a shield of linden wood'). A classic Hispanic name of gentle strength.
U.S. rank (2025)#9087 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1953
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,039

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195319152025

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

Hermelinda is a Spanish form from the Germanic ermen ('whole; great') and linde ('soft; tender; linden-shield'). A traditional Hispanic name, it reads dignified and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'er-meh-LEEN-dah').

It appears rarely, mostly in older Hispanic families. Rare, classic, and warm.

Did you know? Hermelinda joins the Germanic ermen ('whole; universal; great') with linde ('soft; tender') — a classic Hispanic name meaning gentle strength, warm and dignified (said 'er-meh-LEEN-dah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hermelinda — Germanic ermen + linde; Spanish name

Variations

ErmelindaHermalindaErminda

Nicknames

LindaMela

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Adelaida— another Spanish name
Esmerelda— echoes that soft -da sound
Adalida— shares Hermelinda's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hermelinda mean?

Hermelinda blends the Germanic ermen ('whole; great') and linde ('soft; tender'), a name of gentle strength.

How do you pronounce Hermelinda?

It's said er-meh-LEEN-dah /ˌɛr.məˈliːn.də/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Hermelinda a boy or girl name?

Hermelinda is a girl's name.

How popular is Hermelinda?

Hermelinda is a rare name in the U.S.

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