Hilda - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Hilda \hi(l)-da\ is pronounced HILL-dah. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "battle woman". Saint Hilda (seventh century) was a much-esteemed abbess of her time in England.

Hilda has 4 variant forms: Hilde, Hildie, Hildy and Hylda.

For more information, see also related names Brunhilda and Hildegarde.

Baby names that sound like Hilda are Hildi, Holda and Hulda.

Hilda is a very popular female first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Hilda. Click here to compare Hilda with related baby names.