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Hildur
How to Pronounce Hildur
Pronounced HIL-door /ˈhɪl.dʊr/High
Meaning: Hildur is an Icelandic form of an Old Norse name meaning 'battle'. In Norse myth Hildr is a valkyrie, one of the warrior-women who chose the slain, and the name remains common in Iceland today.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Hildur is the Icelandic form of an Old Norse name meaning 'battle', the same element hild found in names like Hilda and Brunhild. In Norse myth Hildr is a valkyrie who chooses and revives slain warriors; the name has stayed in steady use in Iceland and appeared among Scandinavian immigrant families in America.
In the United States Hildur was never common, given to only a few dozen girls a year around its faint peak near 1915, clustered among Nordic immigrant families, before fading by the nineteen-thirties. Rather than following an American trend, it reflects Icelandic and Scandinavian heritage, so its story is one of cultural continuity rather than fashion.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hildur mean?
Hildur is an Icelandic and Old Norse name meaning 'battle', borne by a valkyrie.
How do you pronounce Hildur?
It's said HIL-door /ˈhɪl.dʊr/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hildur a boy or girl name?
Hildur is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Hildur?
Hildur is rare in the U.S., a heritage Icelandic name carried by Nordic immigrant families.