Kelda

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Pronounced KEL-duh /ˈkɛl.də/Low

Meaning: Kelda is a rare girl's name traced to the Old Norse kelda, meaning 'a spring' or 'a wellspring of water.' It fits the family of Scandinavian nature names, evoking fresh, flowing water, and reached English through the Norse-influenced regions of Britain.Low

In 30 seconds: Kelda is an Old Norse girl's name usually meaning 'a spring' or 'fountain.' A rare nature name, it is said KEL-duh.

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Origin LowOld Norse

MeaningKelda is a rare girl's name traced to the Old Norse kelda, meaning 'a spring' or 'a wellspring of water.' It fits the family of Scandinavian nature names, evoking fresh, flowing water, and reached English through the Norse-influenced regions of Britain.

U.S. rank (1990)#14056 ↘ Falling

1990 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kelda reaches back to the Old Norse kelda, 'a spring,' the sort of clear water-source that fed a settlement. That imagery places it among the quiet Scandinavian nature names, alongside choices tied to streams, groves, and stones.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak around 1979. Its rarity and clean one-word Norse meaning give it an unusual, elemental appeal that has never turned mainstream.

Did you know? A girl named Kelda around its peak in 1979 is now in her forties; the name draws on an old Norse word for a spring, giving it a fresh, watery imagery.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Kelda — Old Norse kelda 'a spring/fountain'; rare Scandinavian nature name; handled accurately.

Variations

KeldahKelida

Nicknames

KelDella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kelda mean?

It is an Old Norse name usually linked to kelda, 'a spring' or 'fountain of water.'

How do you pronounce Kelda?

It is said KEL-duh /ˈkɛl.də/ - two syllables.

Is Kelda a boy or girl name?

Kelda is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kelda?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year around its peak in the late nineteen-seventies.