Hildy
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hildy
The name 'Hildy' is a diminutive of names containing the Old Germanic element *hild* meaning "battle" or "war," such as Hildegard or Hilda.
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Etymology
The name 'Hildy' is a diminutive of names containing the Old Germanic element *hild* meaning "battle" or "war," such as Hildegard or Hilda. It is primarily used in English-speaking and Germanic cultures, often associated with Christian contexts through saints like Saint Hilda of Whitby (7th century), though it has no exclusive religious tie.
Hildy currently ranks #16,587 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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