Hilmar

Hilmar, occasionally also called Hilmer, is a short form of the male first name Hildemar, which is especially common in Low German and Scandinavian regions. The meaning of the name is 'the famous warrior' and derives from the Old High German hiltja for 'battle' and mari for 'esteemed, known, famous'. The name was particularly popular in Germany from the early to mid-20th century.

What does the name Hilmar mean?

As a short form of the male first name Hildemar, Hilmar (also Hilmer) means 'the famous warrior'. This meaning comes from Old High German, where hiltja means 'battle' and mari means 'esteemed, known, famous'. The name enjoyed great popularity in Germany until the mid-20th century but has since fallen into obscurity.

Where does the name Hilmar come from?

The name Hilmar has its roots in Old High German and means 'the famous warrior'. The components consist of hiltja, which means 'battle', and mari, which means 'esteemed, known, famous'. Hilmar is widespread in various languages, including Old German, Danish, Faroese, Frisian, Icelandic, Low German, Nordic, Norwegian, Swedish, and generally Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Hilmar?

The sound and pronunciation of Hilmar are two syllables and are rendered as 'Hil-mar' [ˈhɪlmaʁ]. The gentle h sound gives the name an airy start, while the short i adds a compact note. The combination of l and m creates a flowing yet powerful middle, while the r at the end provides resonance. Hilmar has a Nordic and distinctive sound that feels grounded and clear.

When is the name day of Hilmar?

The name day of Hilmar is celebrated on January 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Hilmar is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. The name reached its best ranking in 2008 at 1,535th place. In the last ten years, Hilmar has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,586th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,229th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hilarius / Hille / Hilli / Hillibillie / Hilmi / Hilmic / Hilmimar / Hilmut

Similar first names

Famous people

• Georg Hilmar Ising (German theologian)
• Hans-Hilmar Staudte (chess player from Germany)
• Hilmar Ahnert (German football player)
• Hilmar Baumann (German actor)
• Hilmar Bjornsson (Icelandic footballer)
• Hilmar Boehle (artist from Germany)
• Hilmar Eichhorn (German actor)
• Hilmar Fuß (German football player)
• Hilmar Hermann Kutzleb (writer from Germany)
• Hilmar Hoffmann (German film director)
• Hilmar Jensson (jazz musician from Iceland)
• Hilmar Klinkott (German historian)
• Hilmar Knorr (German theater actor)
• Hilmar Kopper (CEO of Deutsche Bank)
• Hilmar Lofberg (Swedish diver)
• Hilmar Myhra (Norwegian ski jumper)
• Hilmar Raeschke-Kessler (lawyer at the Federal Court, known arbitrator in international trade disputes)
• Hilmar Schumann (German geologist)
• Hilmar Sturm (mountaineer from Austria)
• Hilmar Thate (actor)