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Hilde

Girl · Scandinavian · Medium name

Meaning
Battle
Pronunciation
HIL-duh
Origin
Scandinavian

From Old Norse and Germanic 'hild' meaning battle; a common name element.

Popularity
Rare in Norway (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Nordic, German

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Norway, Germany

Alternate spellings

  • HildOld Norse

    Original short form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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