What origin is the name Hildegarde?

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

Is Hildegarde a popular name?

Hildegarde 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 Hildegarde?

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

Hildegarde

Q: Is Hildegarde a rare name?

Yes. Hildegarde 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 Hildegarde

Hildegarde

Girl

german

4 syllables

Hildegarde is a german girl's name meaning "A German name meaning a defending battle maiden. It combines the elements of war and protection, famously borne by the saint Hildegard of Bingen.".

With german roots, Hildegarde is a girl name that means "A German name meaning a defending battle maiden. It combines the elements of war and protection, famously borne by the saint Hildegard of Bingen.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German name meaning a defending battle maiden. It combines the elements of war and protection, famously borne by the saint Hildegard of Bingen.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hildegarde

Very rare in US records

What does Hildegarde mean?

Hildegarde is a girl name of german origin meaning "A German name meaning a defending battle maiden. It combines the elements of war and protection, famously borne by the saint Hildegard of Bingen.".