Ida

Ida is of Germanic origin, possibly derived from the element id meaning "work, labor." It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

Notable Namesakes

• Ida B. Wells - Civil rights activist and journalist.
• Ida Lupino - Actress, director, and producer in Hollywood.
• Ida Tarbell - Muckraking journalist and author.
• Ida McKinley - Former First Lady of the United States.
• Ida Noddack - Chemist who proposed nuclear fission theory.
• Ida Applebroog - Contemporary artist known for provocative works.
• Ida Haendel - Renowned violinist and music educator.
• Ida Lewis - Heroic lighthouse keeper who saved many lives.
• Ida P. Rolf - Creator of Rolfing, a form of bodywork.
• Ida Saxton McKinley - Wife of President William McKinley.

Complementary Names / Sisters

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Ida