Hildegard Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hildegard Name at a Glance

Name	Hildegard
Meaning	Variant of Hildegard: 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 Hildegard Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hildegard means “Variant of Hildegard: 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.

Hildegard Name Origin

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

Is Hildegard a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hildegard

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