Ida
Ida is a name that takes its roots from its German origins. It is generally chosen by parents as a name for their daughter. The meaning of Ida is 'hard work' or 'hard worker'. The name has Nordic roots, as Idunn was the name of an Old Norse goddess who was associated with youth and apples. The name also has roots in the Holy Bible, where the name referred to one who was 'wealthy' or 'prosperous'. The name has an Irish variant, spelt Ide. There are several famous personalities named Ida, one of them being Ida Bell Barnett, who was an investigative journalist from America. She is more widely known for her role as an early leader in the Civil Rights Movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (the NAACP) and vocally spoke out against the inhumane use of lynchings.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
industrious one
Origin
German
Numerology
I is for impressive, your list of qualities.
D is for delight, a surprise from within.
A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.
Lucky
Ida lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Ida
- Saint Ida of Herzfeld German duchess devoted to the poor
- Ida Lupino English,American actress
- Ida Minerva Tarbell American muckraking journalist
- Ida Bell Wells American journalist and civil rights leader
- Ida Saxton McKinley U.S. First Lady as wife of President William McKinley
Ida in Pop Culture
- Sloane Peterson character from the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
- Sloan McQuewick character on the television show "Entourage"
- Sloan Sabbith character from HBO's "The Newsroom"
- Sloane Barstow a character in the books "The Program" and "The Treatment" by Suzanne Young
- Sloane character in movie "Raise Your Voice"
