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Hildur Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Hildur

"Hildur is one of several female given names derived from the name Hild formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning "battle""

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1915 👥 718 in US
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Meaning
Hildur is one of several female given names derived from the name Hild formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning "battle"
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
718
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Hildur Mean?

Hildur is one of several female given names derived from the name Hild formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning "battle". Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla. Warfare was often called Hild's Game. Hildur is rather exclusively used in Nordic counties, but the more recent variations with the same origin, Hilda and Hilde, are in wider use. The Swedish name day for Hildur and Hilda is 18 January.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Hildur is one of several female given names derived from the name Hild formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning "battle". Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla. Warfare was often called Hild's Game. Hildur is rather exclusively used in Nordic counties, but the more recent variations with the same origin, Hilda and Hilde, are in wider use. The Swedish name day for Hildur and Hilda is 18 January.…

Root Element
Hildur
Core Meaning
"Hildur is one of several female given names derived from the name Hild formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning "battle""
Language

🔢 Numerology of Hildur

H 8
I 9
L 3
D 4
U 3
R 9
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 718 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 718
Peak year 1915 (32)
First recorded 1885
Last recorded 1933
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Hildur" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Hildur is one of several female given names derived from the name Hild formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning "battle"".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~718 people named Hildur in the US. Peaked in 1915 with 32 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Hildur?

The Life Path number for Hildur is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 6.

Is Hildur a boy or girl name?

Hildur is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Hildur in the US?

Approximately 718 people in the United States are named Hildur. The name peaked in 1915 with 32 recorded uses.

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