Hildur

Hildur is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “battle.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Hildur at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“battle”
Pronunciation
/ˈhɪltʊɹ/

About the name Hildur

Hildur belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “battle” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Hildur first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #542 in 1895, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 718 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hildur in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#542 in 1895
Peak year
1915
Total since 1880
718

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hildur mean?

Hildur means “battle” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Hildur a boy or girl name?

Hildur is a girl name.

What origin is the name Hildur?

Hildur comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Hildur?

Hildur first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #542 in 1895, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Hildur?

Hildur is pronounced /ˈhɪltʊɹ/ (IPA).

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