Hilda
/ˈhɪl.də/noun
A feminine given name of Germanic origin.
Did you know?Hilda is related to the Germanic battle-root *hildiz*, the same ancient element found in names like Brunhild and Mathilda, where names were built like spells for strength.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*hildiz
“battle, fight”
Old High German
OHG
hiltja
“battle”
Old English
OE
hild
“battle, war”
Old Norse
ON
hildr
“battle; a valkyrie name”
Modern English
English
Hilda
“A feminine given name”