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Origin, Meaning, And History of Marilda

Marilda is an Italian derivative form of Maruhild and Merehilt, both of which are derived from the Germanic words Mari meaning ‘famous’ and hilt meaning ‘battle.’ Thus the name Marilda means ‘famous battle maiden.’

The name, in addition, is a derivative of the Spanish origin name Esmeralda meaning ‘emerald’. The origin name Esmeralda is linked to the beautiful, sixteen-year-old Romani dancer character in the 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo. The book was adapted into the 1996 Disney animated film with the same title, in which Esmeralda is portrayed as a witty and spirited heroine who fights for her love and her family.

The name is also derived from the Old German name Marelda which means ‘famous battle maid’. The variations of this name include Merilda, Marildia, Miralda, Mirelda, Mareldia, Marlid, Marlotte, Mirjan, Marlette, Merald, Marletta, Marrelda, Marlita, Marleta, Marolda, Merida, Maria, Marina, Maranda, Maida, Maraldo, and Marlet.

This rare name gained fame due to its associations with a few famous characters across fiction and real life. One such association is with the Brazilian mathematician and economistMarilda A. Oliveira Sotomayorwho is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, Brazilian Society of Econometrics, and Brazilian Society of Mathematics. She is the only expert in both game theory and matching markets, popular due to her research on auction theory and stable matchings.

Another person with this name is the Puerto Rican former professional tennis playerMarilda Julia Sanchezwho is known for her performances at the Central American and Caribbean Games in which she won two bronze medals in 1986, one silver medal in 1986, and one gold medal in 1982. She also won a silver medal in 1985 at the Summer Universiade and a silver medal and bronze medal at the 1983 and 1987 Pan American Games.

Additionally, a fictional association with this name is that of the character Marilda of Hull, also called Ratinha or Mouse from the bookThe World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thronesby George R. R. Martin. She is portrayed as a beautiful, quick, intelligent, and adventurous daughter of a shipbuilder from Casco.