Ida

Gender: Girl
Origin: German
Meaning: Industrious
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Ida Meaning and Origin

Ida is a name meaning "industrious", from German origin.

The name Ida is of Germanic origin, derived from īd ‘work’. It is popular in Scandinavian countries, where it is pronounced Ee-da. Ida proves you don’t need a ton of letters in a name to be unforgettable. This is a nice alternative for parents who like Ada or Ava but want something less popular with a bit of vintage charm. 

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