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Hermilinda

Quick answerThe name 'Hermilinda' likely means "army serpent" or "battle serpent," derived from the Germanic elements *heri* (army) and *lind* (serpent, shield).

Germanic · Girl · 4 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#10,973
TrendVintage
Peak year1981
Syllables4
OriginGermanic
LanguageSpanish/Portuguese
CultureHispanic
ReligionChristianity
Letters10
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#10,973

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hermilinda

The name 'Hermilinda' likely means "army serpent" or "battle serpent," derived from the Germanic elements *heri* (army) and *lind* (serpent, shield).

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Etymology

The name 'Hermilinda' likely means "army serpent" or "battle serpent," derived from the Germanic elements *heri* (army) and *lind* (serpent, shield). It is used primarily in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, often within Catholic contexts, though it has no widely known historical figure or notable bearer.

Hermilinda currently ranks #10,973 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.

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