Didi
d(i)-di
US Popularity:11948
Origin:Indian
Meaning:Elder sister; Warrior of the people
Didi is a gender-neutral name with multiple meanings stemming from origins that span continents, making it a lovely fit for your little globetrotter. Fans of the Netflix series Bridgerton will recognize this as Edwina Sharma’s endearing nickname for her sister Kate, and sure enough, Didi can be a sweet form of address for an elder sister in Hindi. Didi is also considered a shortened form of the German Dieter, giving it the meaning “warrior of the people.” Didi is used as a nickname for the Latin Delicia, the Greek Dorothea, and the English Edith, among other names, giving it an array of meanings for your little one to uncover.
How Popular Is The Name Didi?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Didi is currently #4475 on The Bump
Boy:Didi is currently #2515 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Didi is currently #2977 on The Bump Girl Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1992
Gender:
Girl
#13876
in 1992
- 2776
from 1985
Sources
Behind the Name, Didi, July 2008
Behind the Name, Dieter, December 2022
Wisdom Library, Didi, Diḍī: 8 definitions, Hindi dictionary, August 2022
Name Doctor, Didi (2)
Name Doctor, Didi
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