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database for given names in the Netherlands It is a compound word: adal 'noble' + heid 'gleam, glitter'. The name was also common in Norway between 1860 and 1910 when immigration was frequent. Notable people with the name include: * Alīda Ābola (born 1954), Latvian orienteering competitor * Alida van der Anker-Doedens (1922–2014), Dutch canoeist *

Vija Artmane Vija Artmane (born Alīda Artmane; 21 August 1929 in Kaive, Sēme Parish – 11 October 2008 in Strenči) was a Latvian theatre and cinema actress. Life and career Childhood Vija Artmane was born Alīda Artmane at the time when Latvia was a ...

(1929–2008), Latvian actress * Alida C.M. Besseling (1944–2014), Dutch politician and activist known as Alice Besseling *

Alida Bolten Alida "Ada" Cornelia Bolten (20 October 1903 – 29 January 1984) was a Dutch freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. She was born and died in Amsterdam Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the C ...

(1903–1984), Dutch swimmer *

Alida van den Bos Alida "Alie" Johanna van den Bos (18 January 1902, in Amsterdam – 16 July 2003, in Amsterdam) was a Dutch gymnast who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 she won the gold medal as member of the Dutch gymnastics team. Van den Bo ...

(1902–2003), Dutch gymnast *

Alida Bosshardt Alida Margaretha Bosshardt (Utrecht, 8 Jun 1913 – Amsterdam, 25 Jun 2007), better known as Major Bosshardt, was a well known officer in The Salvation Army, and more or less the public face of this Christian organization in the Netherlands. B ...

(1913–2007), Dutch Salvation Army officer *

Alida Brittain Dame Alida Luisa Brittain (''née'' Harvey; 12 June 1883''1939 England and Wales Register'' – 5 January 1943) was a British harpist. She was the wife of politician and journalist Sir Harry Brittain. The only daughter of businessman Sir Robert ...

(1883–1943), British musician and journalist *

Alida Chelli Alida Chelli (23 October 1943 – 14 December 2012) was an Italian singer, and actress. She was mainly known for her appearances in stage musicals. Biography Born in Carpi as Alida Rustichelli, Chelli was daughter of composer Carlo Rustichelli ...

(1943–2012), Italian actress, singer, and TV hostess *

Alida Chen Alida Chen (born 29 March 1996) is a Dutch badminton player. She won the 2009 Netherlands national championships U13 in girls' singles, doubles and mixed doubles, 2011 U15 in girls' singles, doubles and mixed doubles, 2012 U17 in girls' singles, d ...

(born 1996), Dutch badminton player * Alida Cosijn (1931–2016), Dutch ceramist known as Lies Cosijn *

Alida Garcia Alida Garcia is an American social activist whose major work centers on immigration issues. Career Garcia currently serves as the Vice President of Advocacy for FWD.us, a lobbying group co-founded by Mark Zuckerberg Mark Elliot Zuckerb ...

, American social activist *

Alida Gray Alida Yvette Gray (born April 12, 1977) is an American judoka and mixed martial artist. She was born in North Hollywood, California, United States, and is of Russian, Jewish, and Mexican background. She graduated from Cal. State University of S ...

(born 1977), American judoka *

Alida Hisku Alida Hisku (born 20 June 1957) is an Albanian singer who was especially popular in the 1970s. Since 1990, she has lived in Germany. Life Hisku was born on 20 June 1957 in Tirana, then the capital of the Communist People's Republic of Albania. ...

(born 1957), Albanian singer *

Alida Malkus Alida Sims Malkus (September 19, 1888 – September 27, 1976) was an American writer of children's books, primarily nonfiction and historical novels "insubstantially tinged with fantasy". She was a Newbery Honor winner. Biography Born Septembe ...

(1888–1976), American writer of children's novels *

Alida Marcovici Alida Carmen Cioroianu Marcovici (born ) is a retired Romanian female volleyball player. She was part of the Romania women's national volleyball team. She participated at the 1994 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship The 1994 FIVB Women' ...

(born 1973), Romanian volleyball player *

Alida Morberg Alida Indra Jasmin Morberg (born 30 January 1985) is a Swedish actress. Personal life Alida Morberg is the daughter of actor Per Morberg and she grew up in Lilla Edet. She is in a relationship with actor Bill Skarsgård, Retrieved 9 Septembe ...

(born 1985), Swedish actress *

Alida Neave Alida Neave is a former South African tennis player. Neave reached the doubles final at the 1929 French Championships with compatriot Bobbie Heine Miller but were defeated in the final by Lili de Alvarez and Kea Bouman in two straight sets. ...

(fl. 1929), South African tennis player *

Alida Rockefeller Messinger Alida Ferry Rockefeller Messinger (born 1948) is an American philanthropist and the youngest daughter of John Davison Rockefeller III. Early life and family Messinger was born in 1948. She is the youngest daughter of John Davison Rockefeller III ...

(born 1948), American philanthropist *

Alida Rouffe Alida Rouffe (1874–1949) was a French actress. Joséphine Marie Rouffe was born on 20 March 1874 in Bordeaux. Her father was mime artist Louis Rouffe (1849-1885). She spent most of her career on stage in the south of France, and like her ...

(1874–1949), French actress *

Alida Schuyler Alida van Rensselaer Livingston ( Schuyler; 1656–1727) was a Dutch businessperson in Dutch colony in America who exerted a considerable influence in the life of the colony. Early life She was born in Beverwyck (Albany), in the New Netherlands ...

(1656–1727), New Netherland businessperson *

Lidy Stoppelman Alida Elisabeth "Lidy" Stoppelman (born 3 July 1933 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch former figure skater. She won three national titles and competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics The 1952 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VI Olympic Winter Game ...

(born 1933), Dutch figure skater *

Alida Valli Alida Maria Laura, ''Freiin'' Altenburger von Marckenstein-Frauenberg (31 May 1921 – 22 April 2006), better known by her stage name Alida Valli (or simply Valli), was an Italian actress who appeared in more than 100 films in a 70-year career, s ...

(1921–2006), Italian actress *

Alida Vázquez Alida Vázquez (1929–2015) was a Mexican composer who lived and worked in the United States. Vázquez was born in Mexico City, and from 1941–47 attended the Conservatorio Nacional de Música. She studied piano with Esperanza Cruz de Vasconc ...

(1929–2015), Mexican composer *

Alida de Vries Alida de Vries (''Alida Elisabeth Christina "Ali" De Vries,'' married name ''Gerritsen;'' 9 August 1914 – 20 January 2007) was a Dutch athlete, who finished in fifth position at the 1936 Summer Olympics in the 4 x 100 m relay event alongside Ki ...

(1914–2007), Dutch sprinter *

Alida Withoos Alida Withoos (c. 1661/62 – 5 December 1730 (buried)) was a Dutch botanical artist and painter. She was the daughter of the painter Matthias Withoos. Life Alida Withoos was born in Amersfoort. With three brothers Johannes, Pieter, Frans, and ...

(1661–1730), Dutch botanical artist and painter

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