Hilde

Hilde Meaning & Origin

About Hilde
The surname Hilde is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "hild," meaning "battle" or "war." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who were associated with or known for their prowess in battle or military skills. The name Hilde can also be found as a given name in various cultures, where it carries similar connotations of strength and bravery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hilde is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hilde: 508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,640
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hilde based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hilde is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hilde in Braille

Here's how to represent Hilde in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hilde in braille

How to sign the name Hilde using Sign Language

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

The name Hilde in sign language

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