About Hildred
The name Hildred is of Old English origin and is derived from the elements "hild" meaning "battle" and "ræd" meaning "counsel." Therefore, the name Hildred can be interpreted to mean "battle counselor" or "counsel in war." It carries connotations of strength, wisdom, and strategic thinking, reflecting a person who is capable of providing guidance and support in challenging situations.
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Hildred is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 42.11% and females 57.89%, based on recent birth statistics.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -45.45% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Hildred in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hildred using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.