Baby name
Gilda
/JIL · dah/
Meaning
“Sacrifice or value”
Possibly from Germanic 'gild' meaning sacrifice or value; gained worldwide fame through Rita Hayworth's 1946 film noir 'Gilda'.
How it ages.
Cinematic and vintage in the best way; feels like it could have a genuine revival.
The cultural moment.
Used in Italy and Brazil through the mid-20th century; quietly returning in Italy since 2018.