The nameHildur
Hildur is a Scandinavian girl's name, very common in Iceland. It means "battle".
- Girl's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Hildur comes from the Old Norse hildr, "battle". Hildr is also one of the Valkyries.
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
In the United States Hildur was given in the early 20th century by families of Scandinavian origin. The Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir won an Oscar in 2020.
Famous people named Hildur
- Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer
Popularity of the name Hildur
Hildur in the United States
Hildur was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 233 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Hildur. Its rise began around 1885, and it peaked in 1915. Half of all babies named Hildur in the United States were born before 1907, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hildur mean?
Hildur comes from the Old Norse hildr, "battle". Hildr is also one of the Valkyries.
What is the origin of the name Hildur?
Scandinavian.
Is Hildur a girl's or a boy's name?
Hildur is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Hildur?
Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer.