Hildur
Icelandic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hildur
The name Hildur means "battle" or "warrior," derived from the Old Norse element *hildr* meaning "battle." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, especially Iceland and Norway, and appears in Norse mythology as the name of a Valkyrie.
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Etymology
The name Hildur means "battle" or "warrior," derived from the Old Norse element *hildr* meaning "battle." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, especially Iceland and Norway, and appears in Norse mythology as the name of a Valkyrie.
Hildur currently ranks #3,934 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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