What origin is the name Hildegard?

Hildegard comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hildegard a popular name?

Hildegard is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Hildegard?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Hildegard — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Hildegard

Q: Is Hildegard a rare name?

Yes. Hildegard does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hildegard

Hildegard

Girl

german

3 syllables

Hildegard is a german girl's name meaning "Rooted in German tradition, this feminine name translates to a battle stronghold, symbolizing protection and strength amidst conflict.".

Hildegard is a girl name of german origin meaning "Rooted in German tradition, this feminine name translates to a battle stronghold, symbolizing protection and strength amidst conflict.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in German tradition, this feminine name translates to a battle stronghold, symbolizing protection and strength amidst conflict.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hildegard

Very rare in US records

What does Hildegard mean?

Hildegard is a girl name of german origin meaning "Rooted in German tradition, this feminine name translates to a battle stronghold, symbolizing protection and strength amidst conflict.".

Is Hildegard a rare name?

Yes. Hildegard does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Hildegard

William Henry Paul Raymond Lukas Leon

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