Beda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BAY-duh /ˈbeɪdə/
Origin: Old English; Germanic
Meaning: Old English: 'prayer'; Germanic: 'battle'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Beda has its roots in Old English, derived from the Proto-Germanic *bēdō, which means 'prayer' or 'to pray.' This etymology connects to the Old High German word 'bida,' meaning 'to pray,' and reflects a significant aspect of early Germanic culture where names often had religious or spiritual connotations. The name entered the English lexicon through the influence of early Christian missionaries and scholars, particularly during the Anglo-Saxon period, when Latin and Old English were in close contact due to the spread of Christianity across England.
Historically, the name Beda is notably associated with Saint Bede, an English monk and scholar from the 7th century, who is often referred to as the Venerable Bede. He is best known for his work "Ecclesiastical History of the English People," completed in 731, which provides a crucial account of early English history and the development of Christianity in England.
Bede's contributions to theology and history were so significant that he was canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, and his feast day is celebrated on May 25. His influence helped solidify the name Beda within the Christian tradition.
Culturally, the name Beda carries connotations of piety and devotion, reflecting the spiritual heritage of its etymological roots. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often retaining its association with prayer and religious significance.
In some contexts, diminutive forms or variations of the name may appear, but Beda itself stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of early Christian scholarship and the importance of prayer in the lives of individuals throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Beda was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Beda has ranked as high as #4238 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Beda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Beda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Beda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Beda.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 8 | 8 |
| 1939 | 5 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 9 | 9 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 | 6 |
| 1927 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | 9 | 9 |
| 1924 | 5 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 | 6 |
| 1921 | 9 | 9 |
| 1920 | 10 | 10 |
| 1919 | 6 | 6 |
| 1918 | 14 | 14 |
| 1917 | 13 | 13 |
| 1916 | 6 | 6 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 |
| 1910 | 7 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 | 6 |
| 1906 | 8 | 8 |
| 1904 | 9 | 9 |
| 1903 | 5 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 | 8 |
| 1898 | 5 | 5 |
| 1897 | 13 | 13 |
| 1896 | 10 | 10 |
| 1895 | 9 | 9 |
| 1894 | 7 | 7 |
| 1893 | 10 | 10 |
| 1892 | 10 | 10 |
| 1891 | 9 | 9 |
| 1890 | 11 | 11 |
| 1889 | 5 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 | 5 |
| 1887 | 7 | 7 |
| 1886 | 7 | 7 |
| 1884 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Beda
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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