Hildur

Hildur represents a newer variant of the Old Norse name Hildr, whose direct translation in Old Norse is 'the battle' or more freely interpreted as 'the warrior woman'. The girl's name Hildur is primarily used in Iceland and also in the Faroe Islands.

What does the name Hildur mean?

Hildur is a younger form of the Old Norse name Hildr, which literally translates from Old Norse as 'the battle' or more freely as 'the warrior woman'. The girl's name Hildur is particularly common in Iceland, but also in the Faroe Islands.

Where does the name Hildur come from?

The name Hildur has its roots in Old Norse and means 'the battle' or 'the warrior woman'.

How do you pronounce Hildur?

Hil-dur

Popularity

In Germany, Hildur is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Over the last ten years, the name Hildur has been given less than ten times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 13,070th position. The global popularity and distribution of Hildur is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries over the past years.

Nicknames & pet names

Hildi

Famous people

• Hildur Gudnadottir (American musician)
• Hildur Gunadottir (cellist from Iceland)
• Hildur Krog (Norwegian biologist)
• Hildur Torgeirsdottir (Icelandic handball player)
• Hildur Vala Einarsdottir (Icelandic singer)