Alodia was also the name of a Nubian kingdom, which was established around 350 AD. This was well before the Spanish saint of the same name was born. The kingdom ultimately fell around 1500 AD, which means that it existed during the saint's lifetime and after. It is probably unlikely that there is an etymological connection between their names, but it just goes to show that Alodia was already a name before the saint - albeit a place name.For more information, please see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alodia (in English).
This name sounds very beautiful. I believe it would be appropriate at all stages of life and there are numerous nick names to choose from. (Al, Alo, Lo, Lodi, Dolly). It gives me a whimsical feel and makes me think of a mermaid.
Alodia Almira Arraiza Gosiengfiao is a Filipina cosplay, model, TV presenter, singer, and actress. As a celebrity endorser, she is one of the ambassadors and VJ for Animax-Asia known as the "Ani-mates", and co-host of ABS-CBN's prank show Laugh Out Loud. She also has been featured in various magazines, newspaper and TV shows locally and abroad. Gosiengfiao also appeared on the Filipino FHM 100 Sexiest Women poll ranking #87 in 2009, #76 in 2010 and #20 in 2012 where she posed as the cover girl for that magazine on its July 2013 issue. She was named by UNO Magazine as one of the Most Influential Women in the Philippines.
Alodia was a child martyr from the 9th century. She and her sister, Nunilo, were forced into prostitution, then beheaded, for refusing to disavow christianity. I chose it as my confirmation name when I was 7, but I now wish I'd chosen something less depressing.
I much prefer this to Elodie. It sounds mysterious and has an historical feel to it that I think is really appealing. Plus, it's easy to spell and pronounce.
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This is a Polish version, too.
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