NAME PROFILE
Hildy
Derived as a pet form of Beatrice, meaning 'she who brings happiness,' or from the Old English word 'bede' meaning prayer. This name conveys a sense of joyful spirituality and a cheerful, nurturing personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 201 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1955 |
| Most recent | 1961 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Beadie Finzi (Documentary Filmmaker) · Beatrice 'Beadie' Russell (Character in The Wire) · Beatrice 'Beadie' Lillie (Comic Actress) · Beadie Philpot (Gospel Musician) · Beatrice 'Beadie' Webb (Social Reformer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BeaBeeDee
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