Alda
Frances, 1885–1952, U.S. operatic singer.
a male or female given name.
Historical Examples
There was no sign of any confidence having been made to Alda.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2) Charlotte M. Yonge
I remembered Alda’s words and her admonition, “Be inside the pavilion.”
Tarrano the Conqueror Raymond King Cummings
I looked twice to be sure that there was no confusion between the names, but it is my sister Alda beyond a doubt.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2) Charlotte M. Yonge
To poor Alda, thought Felix, but Robina ought not to be sacrificed.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. II (of 2) Charlotte M. Yonge
I really want to understand how it has all been with Alda and Clement.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2) Charlotte M. Yonge
Alda attempted no more—hers was a grief that would not brook the light.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. II (of 2) Charlotte M. Yonge
About four o’clock came Thomas Underwood, embracing Alda like another daughter.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. II (of 2) Charlotte M. Yonge
Mrs. Merivale,” I said, simply, “we know all about Miss Alda.
The Deep Lake Mystery Carolyn Wells
You see Alda and Cherry never will get on together; and Cherry seems glad of an excuse to stay from home.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2) Charlotte M. Yonge
But when I learned of the nail I suspected the truth, and later, Alda told me all.
The Deep Lake Mystery Carolyn Wells
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