The nameHilde
Hilde is a girl's name of Germanic origin, a variant of Hilda. It is used mainly in Norway, Germany and the Low Countries, and remains rare in France.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Hilde comes from the Germanic hild, "battle".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In France the name reached a modest peak in the early 1940s.
Popularity of the name Hilde
Hilde in France
Hilde was most popular in France in the 1910s, with 145 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Hilde. Half of all babies named Hilde in France were born before 1918, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Hilde in Norway
Hilde was most popular in Norway in the 1960s, with 6,801 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Hilde. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Hilde in Norway were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Hilde in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hilde mean?
Hilde comes from the Germanic hild, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Hilde?
Germanic.
Is Hilde a girl's or a boy's name?
Hilde is a girl's name.