Hilde name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hilde

hi(l)-de

Meaning: Noble, Welfare, Battle Stronghold, Ready for Battle, A Valkyrie, War, Fight, Fence, Enclosure and Protection

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What does Hilde mean?
Variations of Hilde
How popular is Hilde?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Hilde
Sibling Names for Hilde
Famous People Named Hilde
Lists having Hilde

What does Hilde mean?

Hilde means Noble, Welfare, Battle Stronghold, Ready for Battle, A Valkyrie, War, Fight, Fence, Enclosure or Protection is used as a unisex name and is chiefly used in Swedish, Norwegian, English, German, Danish and Finnish came from Old High German and Germanic.

Hilde is a variant of prevailing and venerable Hilda. Hilda is short of names with "Hild". Also Hilda is short of the suffix "Hild". Hilda is also abridged form of Hildegard.

Hilda is Latin form of Names Containing the Name Element Hild. Meaning of Hilda is Protection, Enclosure and Fight is originated from Old High German and Germanic... Also Hilde is German form of Hildegard.

Also Hilde is Hungarian form of Hilde.

How do I pronounce Hilde?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Hilde is hi(l)-de. The other ways to say the name is hil-duh.

Variants of Hilde

Hilda, Elide, Hildur, Hildegard, Hildagard, Hildy

How popular is the name Hilde?

Hilde is a unique baby name in France, it had been in use since 1900 and was last seen in 2002, during its 52 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1941, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 311 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Hilde. Over 494 babies in France have been named Hilde. Also, in Netherlands, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 500 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 473 on girl names chart when 26 babies were named Hilde.

Hilde is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1916 but could not make beyond the top 3000.

Over 292 people have been named Hilde in United States. Hilde is a rare baby name in Netherlands still in use today. However things change on global perspective, Hilde is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 1000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Austria. As per our findings, over 200000 people has been named Hilde globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	8446	12
2022	7250	15
2021	6129	19
2020	8910	11
2019	10448	9
2018	13764	6
2017	10674	9
2016	10843	9
2015	10134	10
2014	10945	9

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Hilde in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	31	3765	1781
	0	0	0	175
	5	9	424	326
	5	9	11472	18075
	5	0	221	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Hilde

You need to start looking out for yourself more. Find out what drives you. Find someone who's into adventures, so you can enjoy life more. Having letter I as your first vowel represents your elegance, impulsive attitude, big heart, and gentle soul. Not everyone wants to change the world as you do. Reorder your priorities and put work as last. You want to do everything as planned in life. Don't live to work. Work to live.

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Winibald is originated from Old High German, Winibald means "Bold Friend"
Harailt - Used particulary in English and Scottish, Harailt is used as a baby boy name, Harailt means "Leader" is of Germanic origin
Carlotta - Renowned and Perpetual Carlotta is originated from Germanic and Old High German bestowed upon girls, Carlotta means "Tiny or Feminine, Carl or Female Version of Charles Manly" is used mostly in Italian, English and Finnish

Sibling Names for Hilde

Hilde is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. If you're looking to pair it with a sibling name, you might want to consider names that complement Hilde's strong and distinctive sound. Here are some great options to help you find the perfect match for your little one!

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Famous people named Hilde

Hilde Hildebrand, German actress born in Hanover
Hilde Schramm, German politician for Alliance '90/The Greens
Hilde Gueden,
Hilde Coppi, German resistance fighter against the Third Reich
Hilde Domin, a German lyric poet and writer
Hilde Gjermundshaug Pedersen, Norwegian cross-country skier
Hilde Magnusson Lydvo, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
Hilde Marstrander, Norwegian artist, illustrator and art critic
Hilde Quintens, Belgian cyclist born in Zolder
Hilde Zach, mayor of Innsbruck, Austria
Hilde Heynen, is professor of architectural theory at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Hilde Himmelweit, German social psychologist
Hilde Houben-Bertrand, Belgian politician of the Christian Democratic and Flemish Party

Hilde Bruch, German-born American psychoanalyst
Hilde Frafjord Johnson, Norwegian politician
Hilde Krahwinkel Sperling, German tennis player
Hilde Gerg, German former alpine skier
Hilde Benjamin, East German judge and Minister of Justice
Hilde Crevits, Belgian politician
Hilde De Laere in The Loft as Producer
Hildegard Schmahl in Nirgendwo in Afrika as Actress
Hilde Volk in Crumbles letzte Chance as Actress
Hildegard von Bingen in A Beautiful Mind as Soundtrack
Hilde Wagener was an Austro-German theatrical and cinematographic actress.
Hilde Aaroe in movie To a Stranger as Actress
In 1970 thriller flick, X + YY: Formel des Bösen, Hilde Brand played N.

Hilde Jennings played leading character of Evelyne in 1929 movie Zwei Brüder.
Hilde Foeda, from 1935 flick Dschainah, das Mädchen aus dem Tanzhaus, who played Eine Puppenverkäuferin.
In 1934, Hilde Gebuehr played the role of Flugschülerin Christine Steeger in film Rivalen der Luft - Ein Segelfliegerfilm.
In 1960, Hilde Krahl characterized the role of Lady Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough in comedy and history movie Das Glas Wasser.
Hilde Maroff played the pivotal character of N in 1927 action, crime movie Die Piraten der Ostseebäder.
Hilde Müller, from 1911 film Mütter, verzaget nicht, who characterized Kind.
In 1935 comedy flick, Familie Schimek, Hilde Schneider portrayed Hedwig, ihre Nichte.
Hilde Wils portrayed key role of Anna in 1990 drama, romance flick Sailors Don't Cry.

Hilde Wolter played the minor character of Tochter Hildegard Falkenstein and Enkelin Hilde Falkenstein in 1919 drama flick Dem Glück entgegen.
In 1920, Hilde Arndt played the role of N in flick Die Erlebnisse der berühmten Tänzerin Fanny Elßler.
In 2013 comedy, romance flick, Die Werkstürmer, Hilde Dalik played Babs Brossmann.
In 1932, Hilde Servos played the role of Hilde, seine Frau in film Der verliebte Blasekopp.
Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen played central character of Frk. Kanin in 2015 family flick Karsten og Petra på safari.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/

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