Hildred name meaning

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Updated: March 20th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Germanic, Old English and Old High German
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hildred hi-ld-red
Meaning: Enclosure, Fence, Struggle, Garden and Comrade In Arms
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What does Hildred mean?

Loved and Vintage unisex name Hildred is especially used in English is originated from Germanic and Old English. Hildred is version of immutable and lofty Hildegard. Also Hildegard is variant transcription of HILD;GERD.

Origin of Loved and Vintage Hildegard is in Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Hildegard is "Struggle, Protection and Fight".

How do I pronounce Hildred?

hi-ld-red is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Hildred. Some people pronounce it as hil-dred.

Variants of Hildred

Hildegard, Hildagard, Hildy

Names that rhyme with Hildred

How popular is the name Hildred?

Hildred is a familiar baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1889 and was last seen in 1965, during its 117 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1898, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 472 on girl names chart when 88 babies were given the name Hildred. Over 2824 babies in United States have been named Hildred.

As per our evaluation, over 2000 babies have been bestowed Hildred around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
196558126
19634044565905
196240355
19593988555716
195861015
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Numerological aspects of Hildred

The number 6 as your expression number reveals you have a caring nature. Having letter D as your capstone reveals your smartness, power to concentrate on your thing even in the most difficult times Relationships make you feel trapped. You are an inspirational person who respects the rules and social restrictions. Nothing and no one can keep you amused for too long. Your biggest flaw is your self-doubt.

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Sibling Names for Hildred

If you're looking for sibling names to go with your new baby name "Hildred", then look no further. We've compiled a list of names that would pair perfectly with Hildred, whether you're having one or more siblings. From classic and timeless to unique and modern, there's something for every family on this list.

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Famous people named Hildred

  • Hildred Carlile, English businessman and Conservative Party politician

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