Hilda is one of several female given names derived from the name Hild, formed from Old Norse hildr , meaning 'battle'. Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona,[1] was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla. Warfare was often called Hild's Game.[2] The name became rare in England during the later Middle Ages, but was revived in the 19th century.[3] In Sweden it has been in use since the late 18th century, being a popular name throughout the 19th century. Hilde is a variant of Hilda. Another variation on Hild is Hildur.[4][5][6]
Hilda is the name of:
post code | city | state | latitude | longitude |
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98577 | Hilda | SC | 46.63677 | -123.36959 |