Hild
Anglo-Saxon · Girl
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About the name Hild
The given name 'Hild' derives from the Old Norse and Old Germanic element *hildiz*, meaning "battle" or "combat." It is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, notably as a short form of names like Hilda or Hildegard, and appears in Norse mythology as a valkyrie name, though it is rare as a standalone given name in modern times.
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Etymology
The given name 'Hild' derives from the Old Norse and Old Germanic element *hildiz*, meaning "battle" or "combat." It is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, notably as a short form of names like Hilda or Hildegard, and appears in Norse mythology as a valkyrie name, though it is rare as a standalone given name in modern times.
Hild currently ranks #651 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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