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Hildegarde

"Battle guardian; strong in battle"

About the Name Hildegarde

Meaning

Battle guardian; strong in battle

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Girl

First Letter

H

Hildegarde is a girl name of Germanic origin. The name means "Battle guardian; strong in battle" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with H or explore other Germanic names.

Popularity Over Time

#68
1950
#18
1960
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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Hildegarde

  • H( Hildegarde (American cabaret singer)
  • Ho Hildegard of Bingen (medieval saint)

Names Similar to Hildegarde

Hilda

Girl

Battle woman, warrior maiden

Hildegard

Girl

From Germanic roots 'Hild' (battle) and 'gard' (protector), meaning 'battle warrior' or 'defender'.

Hildy

Girl

Battle maiden; from Germanic 'hild' (battle) combined with the feminine suffix.

Quick Facts

Syllables
4
Letters
10
Starts with
H
Origin
Germanic

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