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Hildr
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Pronounced HIL-dur /ˈhɪl.dɚ/Medium
Meaning: From the Old Norse Hildr, 'battle'; a valkyrie who chooses the slain, and the root of many Norse names; we note the mythLow
In 30 seconds: Battle: Hildr is a Norse valkyrie. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HIL-dur'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Hildr, 'battle'; a valkyrie who chooses the slain, and the root of many Norse names; we note the myth
History & Origin
Hildr comes from the Old Norse Hildr, 'battle'; a valkyrie who chooses the slain (we note the myth). A crisp, classic name (said 'HIL-dur').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, battle at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Hildr is 'battle' in Old Norse — a valkyrie who chooses the slain (and the root of many Norse names, like Brynhild) — a crisp, storied name (we note the myth; said 'HIL-dur').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Hildr — Norse mythology; valkyrie
Variations
HildaHilde
Nicknames
Hilda
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hildr mean?
Hildr is Old Norse for 'battle'; a valkyrie who chooses the slain. We note the myth.
How do you pronounce Hildr?
It's said HIL-dur /ˈhɪl.dɚ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hildr a boy or girl name?
Hildr is a girl's name.
How popular is Hildr?
Hildr is a very rare name in the U.S.