Raymonda is a feminine given name of Italian origin. It is derived from the masculine name Raimondo, which is composed of two elements: "Raimund," meaning "protection" or "counsel," and "-o," a suffix indicating belongingness or association. Therefore, Raymonda can be interpreted as "belonging to Raimund" or "associated with protection/counsel."
The name Raymonda has a rich history and has been associated with several notable figures throughout the centuries. One of the most famous bearers of this name is Raymonda Capua (1888-1964), an Italian Catholic nun who was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in 2013. She founded the Institute of the Handmaids of Charity and devoted her life to helping the sick and poor.
Another notable figure named Raymonda is the title character in "Raymonda," a full-length ballet created by Marius Petipa and Alexander Glazunov in 1898. The ballet tells the story of Raymonda, a young woman who saves her betrothed from capture by a Saracen leader and eventually marries him.
While not as common today as it once was, Raymonda remains an elegant and distinctive name with a strong historical legacy. It is often associated with Italian culture and Catholicism, but its meaning and origins can be appreciated by people of all backgrounds.
The given statistics illustrate the annual number of births with the name Raymonda in the United States over several years from 1925 to 1994. The data shows fluctuations in popularity, with some years having more than ten times the number of births compared to others.
In 1925 and 1939, there were only six and five births respectively, indicating that Raymonda was not a common name during those periods. However, it gained traction in the following decade, with 26 births recorded in 1942 – the highest number in this dataset.
The popularity of the name seemed to fluctuate over the subsequent decades. For instance, there were five births each in 1945 and 1948, then a jump to six births in 1951, followed by another dip with only five births in 1956. This pattern continued throughout the 60s and 70s, with numbers ranging from five to ten births per year.
The 80s saw a slight increase in popularity again, with seven births recorded in 1980. However, this was followed by a steady decline, with only five births each in 1987 and 1994. Despite these fluctuations, the total number of births with the name Raymonda over this period is 172.
This data provides an interesting snapshot into the historical popularity trends of the name Raymonda in the United States, demonstrating how naming preferences can change over time.