Hilda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hilda Name at a Glance

Name	Hilda
Meaning	Variant of Hildegarde: Battle. Glorious, warfare. In Scandinavian mythology Hildegard was a Valkyrie sent by Odin to escort battle heroes to Valhalla.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hilda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hilda means “Variant of Hildegarde: Battle. Glorious, warfare. In Scandinavian mythology Hildegard was a Valkyrie sent by Odin to escort battle heroes to Valhalla”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hilda Name Origin

Our database records Hilda under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hilda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hilda is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hilda

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