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Gilda

American  
[gil-duh] / ˈgɪl də /

noun

  1. a female given name: from an Old English word meaning “golden.”


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His most memorable moment though, he says, was accidentally walking into the dressing room of “SNL” cast member Gilda Radner while she was sitting inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

One of my first inspirations was watching a VHS tape of comedian Gilda Radner’s best skits on “Saturday Night Live.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Money from boomers is propping up the next generation, rather than being hoarded, according to pensioner Gilda Smith.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

It was worn by Gilda Radner in a sketch with Carrie Fisher in 1978, but is in pristine condition.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

The Gilda crackers are on the counter in a plastic bag.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina