Hildy

Hildy Meaning & Origin

About Hildy
The name "Hildy" is a diminutive form of the name "Hilda" and has Germanic origins. It is derived from the Old Norse word "hildr," meaning "battle" or "war." As a name, "Hildy" carries the connotation of strength, bravery, and warrior-like qualities. It is often associated with individuals who are determined, courageous, and ready to face challenges head-on.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hildy are female.

Hildy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɪldi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hildy in Braille

Here's how to represent Hildy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hildy in braille

How to Spell the Name Hildy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hildy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hildy in sign language

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