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Origin: Native American

Meaning: Long-awaited child; Erected stone

Onyda is a feminine name with Native American connections. A variant spelling of Onida, this name is said to mean “long-awaited child” and is a lovely way to always celebrate the day baby joined your family. Onyda can also be a respelling of Oneida, connecting your little one to the Native American tribe originally from what is now central and upstate New York. Translating to “People of the Standing Stone” or “erected stone,” this name can connect baby to a rich line of ancient legends and Indigenous traditions. If you wnat to give baby a name that helps them connect to their familial roots, the name Onyda can make for a long-standing choice.