All about the name

Vonda

Female

« Vonda is an American name created by author Isaac Asimov for his robot detective in "The Caves of Steel" (1954). »

#1587 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Vonda is a unique and distinctive name of American origin. It was created by the author Isaac Asimov for his robot detective character in the novel "The Caves of Steel," published in 1954. The name Vonda has not been found to have any specific meaning or derivation from other names, as it was invented by Asimov. Despite its fictional origins, Vonda has gained popularity as a given name over time. It is often used for girls and has been most commonly used in the United States. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. One interesting aspect of the name Vonda is that it has sometimes been associated with the name Vanda, which is of Hungarian origin and means "graceful." However, there is no evidence to suggest that Asimov intended his creation to have any connection to this meaning or derivation. In summary, Vonda is a unique and distinctive American name created by Isaac Asimov for his robot detective character. It does not have a specific meaning or derivation from other names but has gained popularity as a given name over time. Despite its fictional origins, it remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Vonda since 1880

Total births
10,312
Total since 1880
Peak year
1965
1,093 births
in 2008
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years