Gender: Female
Origin: Germanic, French
Meaning: Battle maiden or warrior, Noble, Welfare, Battle Woman
Pronunciation: hɪl.də, /ˈhɪl.də/, HH IH L D
Popularity Rank: #5,357
Derived from the Germanic element hild, meaning 'battle' or 'war'. It can also be a short form of names that contain the same element.
The name Hilde is of Germanic, French origin and means Battle maiden or warrior, Noble, Welfare, Battle Woman, Battle Stronghold, Ready for Battle, A Valkyrie, War. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hilde is commonly found in Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hɪl.də
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɪl.də/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH IH L D
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Hilde is recorded 10,824 times globally, ranking it as the 5,357th most common name worldwide.
Hilde is most prevalent in Belgium, with 5,112 occurrences, making it the 70th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Hilde is found among 1 in every 55 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | #70 | 1 : 56 |
| Netherlands | #530 | 1 : 216 |
| Norway | #27 | 1 : 55 |
| Germany | #1,038 | 1 : 551 |
| Austria | #418 | 1 : 275 |
| Namibia | #229 | 1 : 667 |
| United States of America | #10,720 | 1 : 9,726 |
| Italy | #7,370 | 1 : 7,255 |
| Colombia | #7,320 | 1 : 9,212 |
| South Africa | #11,022 | 1 : 23,927 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hilde from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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