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Origin: Slavic

Meaning: Renowned ruler; Power, authority

With power comes a great moniker to match, and you might find it in fierce, feminine Valda. German in origin, the name Valda is a variant of Valdemar, which draws inspiration from even edgier Waldemar. Although Valda is mostly rooted in the Old German element walt, meaning “renowned ruler,” “power,” or “authority,” it’s also a likely spin-off of the Slavic name Vladimir. Whichever moniker of inspiration marks your little legend, there’s no doubt they’ll feel like a total boss with this bold selection.