Calida
Meaning of Calida
Calida, pronounced kuh-LEE-duh (/kəˈliːdə/), derives from the Latin adjective calidus, signifying “warm,” “hot,” or “ardent,” and thus conveys both historical gravitas and a connotation of warmth. In Anglo-American naming conventions, its modest adoption is evidenced by United States Social Security data from 1979 through 1984, during which annual occurrences ranged from five to twelve newborns, positioning Calida beyond the 700th rank in all recorded years, with its apex at twelve instances in 1982 (rank 793). This statistical profile underlines Calida’s status as an uncommon choice, appealing to parents in search of a distinctive yet linguistically transparent name. Although morphologically unremarkable, the name encompasses a semantic richness that bridges classical etymology with a subtle, individualistic sensibility. Its sustained, if limited, appearance over a discrete period reflects an analytical intersection of etymological provenance and naming trends, situating Calida as a name of measured selectivity rather than widespread adoption.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as kuh-LEE-duh (/kəˈliːdə/)
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