Zaldy
Zaldy is a filipino boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 257, with 28,809 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Zaldy is a distinctive Filipino given name that gained substantial popularity during the mid-to-late 20th century. It commonly functions as a derivative or independent form of Rizaldy, which stems from the surname of Dr. José Rizal. The name became deeply embedded in mainstream Philippine culture through popular entertainment and media figures.
Zaldy is a quintessential Filipino male name, widely popularized in the mid-20th century. It originated either as a standalone shortened form of Rizaldy (a patriotic name honoring national hero José Rizal) or through local diminutive naming practices ending in '-dy'.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely used as an official legal given name as well as an everyday nickname for men named Rizaldy.
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Zaldy with common surname pairs
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How do I use Zaldy with two Filipino surnames?
Zaldy is the given name. The full name is Zaldy + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Zaldy a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Zaldy is number 257, with 28,809 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.