Hilda Name Meaning
The name Hilda comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hilda below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hilda Name Meaning
English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Spanish, Anglo-Saxon (Latinized), Ancient GermanicOriginally a short form of names containing the Germanic element hild "battle". The short form was used for both...
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