US Popularity Rank: 4785

Origin: Yiddish

Meaning: Gold

If baby’s got a heart of gold, then consider this brilliant baby name! Golda is a precious feminine name with English, Yiddish, and German roots. Stemming from the Proto-Germanic word for “gold,” Golda has become synonymous with generosity, compassion, and abundance, which are all characteristics that baby is sure to display. Most famously, this name has become associated with the first female Prime Minister of Israel, Golda Meir, but other notable namesakes include Canadian-American poet Golda Fried, and Polish actress and singer Golda Tencer.