What origin is the name Kriemhilde?

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

Is Kriemhilde a popular name?

Kriemhilde 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 Kriemhilde?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Kriemhilde — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Kriemhilde

Q: Is Kriemhilde a rare name?

Yes. Kriemhilde 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 Kriemhilde

Kriemhilde

Girl

scandinavian

3 syllables

Kriemhilde is a scandinavian girl's name meaning "Kriemhilde carries the strength of an epic tale, named after the legendary wife of Siegfried.".

Parents who choose Kriemhilde pick a girl name from the scandinavian tradition, meaning "Kriemhilde carries the strength of an epic tale, named after the legendary wife of Siegfried.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Kriemhilde carries the strength of an epic tale, named after the legendary wife of Siegfried.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kriemhilde

Very rare in US records

What does Kriemhilde mean?

Kriemhilde is a girl name of scandinavian origin meaning "Kriemhilde carries the strength of an epic tale, named after the legendary wife of Siegfried.".