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Hilda
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hilda.
Primary meaning
Battle maiden; from "hildr"
Pronunciation: HIL-dah
Profile summary
Saint Hilda; popular name early 20th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Battle maiden; from "hildr". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HIL-dah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hilda. Hilda appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hilda is currently cataloged under Germanic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Battle maiden; from "hildr".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Germanic origin and Germanic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hilda is grouped as a nature girl name. Related forms for this profile include Hilda. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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