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Matilda
German
"battle-mighty"
Matilda is a sweet vintage name that has been gently climbing the popularity list for the past 15 years, after a half-century slumber. The spunky children's book heroine Matilda is one factor in its…
Mathilde
French; Norwegian; Danish; Dutch; German, variation of Matilda
"battle-mighty"
Mathilde is even more popular in France than Matilda, a hipster favorite thanks to Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger, is here. And the French pronunciation, while confusing to English speakers,…
Hilda
German
"battle woman"
Short for Brunhilda, the operatic Valkyrie of Teutonic legend, Hilda still has not quite shaken off that image that image. Though with the resurgence of Matilda, she might just have a bit of a…
Hildegard
German
"comrade in arms; battle enclosure, battle ground"
Hildegard is an ancient name that sounds it, but it does have sweet short forms Hildie and Hilda to recommend it, as well as several illustrious historical bearers. Strong and striking, it would make…
Bathilde
Bathildis
Brunhilde
German from Norse
"armed for battle"
Form of Brunhild
Chlotichilda
Clothilde
French from German
"famous in battle"
Pronounced klo-TEELD, this name is well used in France, but rarely heard here; it has a chic and sophisticated air.
Grishilde
Grishilde is a rare feminine name with Germanic origins. It appears to be a variation of Kriemhild or Grimhilde, names featured in Germanic and Norse mythology and medieval epics like the…
Klothilde
Klothilde is a rare feminine name with deep Germanic roots, representing a variant spelling of Clothilde or Clotilde. Historically significant, it derives from the elements 'hlud' meaning 'famous'…
Krimhilde
Mechthildis
Mecthilde
Otthild
German
"prospers in battle"
Wears long blonde braids, carries a spear, and sings duets with Brunhild. But variations Ottilie, Ottiline, or Ottoline are both unusual and chic.
Reinhilde
Reinhilde is a feminine name of Germanic origin, combining 'rein' meaning 'pure' or 'clean' and 'hild' meaning 'battle' or 'conflict.' This powerful combination creates a meaning along the lines of…
Schwanhild
Sieghild
