Hildegarde
Hildegarde is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'hild,' meaning 'battle,' and 'gard,' meaning 'enclosure' or 'protection.' It evokes a sense of strength and resilience, representing a person who is both a protector and a warrior. The name has a historical and noble quality, often associated with influential female figures in history.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,326 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1946 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Hildegarde of Bingen (Benedictine abbess, writer, composer) · Hildegarde Neff (German singer and actress) · Hildegarde of Bingen (Saint, mystic, and visionary) · Hildegarde (Hildegarde von Bingen, notable historical figure) · Hildegarde (fictional character in literature or media)
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