Hildegard
HIL-de-gard
Popularity
#6727
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,930
Peak Year
#81 in 1915
First Recorded
1888
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Hildegard is a Germanic name meaning "battle stronghold" or "battle protection." It represents strength and security.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Hildegard of Bingen
German Benedictine abbess, composer, and writer.
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