Benilde

Benilde is a feminine name of French origin, having the contemporary female novelist Benilde Little as a famous bearer of this name. The author has some bestselling novels like 'Good Hair', 'The Itch', and 'Acting Out' to her honor. The meaning of Benilde is 'good'. The name is said to have been derived from the Old German name 'Benild', meaning 'Wounded in Battle'. The name is highly associated with St Benilde (born as Benildus Romancon), a 19th-century Catholic saint canonized in 1967. He was the first Christian brother named a saint after St. John Baptist, who had founded the order. The oldest recorded use of the name Benilde was in 1876, and the highest recorded use of the name was in 1928, with a total of 7 babies named in that year. The name Benilde is pronounced as be-nil-de and it is a three-syllable word. It is believed that people with the name Benilde are found to be freedom lovers. They are free-spirited, cooperative, courteous, and considerate individuals. They love to maintain peace and harmony around themselves and take utmost care to avoid hurting the sentiments of other people. Jupiter is their ruling planet, and their moon sign is Sagittarius. In the Australian variation, the name Benilde means 'a girl that fights with bears'. Whatever the history of the name Benilde is, it is a holy name that will guide your child's path and instill faith within her.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

good

Origin

French variation of Latin

Numerology

B is for beloved, as you are to many.

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

L is for loyalty, that you show.

D is for desire, your thoughts do aspire.

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

Lucky

Benilde lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Benilde in Pop Culture

• Constance Courte character in video game "Ace Attorney"
• Constance Carmell character on TV's "Party Down"
• Constance Langdon character on TV's "American Horror Story"
• The saint is known as Benilda in Spanish. It comes from the old Germanic name Bernhild meaning "bear battle," but folk etymology likes to connect this name to the same Latin source as Benedict, thus giving it the meaning of "good." This meaning and etymology, however, are mere wishful thinking.