Armilda is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, meaning "shield warrior." It was popularized during the Middle Ages due to its association with the German legend of Armida, a sorceress who falls in love with the hero Rinaldo. The name has since been adopted by various cultures around the world.
"The name Armilda was not particularly popular throughout most of the period recorded, with only a few years seeing more than five births each. However, it experienced brief spikes in popularity between 1916 and 1928, peaking at 19 births in 1925. After that, its usage significantly declined, with five or fewer births per year until the end of the data set in 1955."