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By Linda Rosenkrantz · Jul 2026

Brunhilde

OriginGerman from Norse
Meaning"armed for battle"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#4871

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Variation of Brunhild

Famous Brunhildes

  • Brunhilde Hendrix

    German Olympic sprinter

  • Brunhilde Sonntag

    German composer

  • Brunilde (or Brunhilde) Bianchi

    Italian ice dancer

  • Brunilde Sismondo Ridgway

    Italian archaeologist

  • Brunhilde "Bruni" Baßler

    German pair skater

Brunhilde in pop culture

  • Brunhilde

    Ponyo's real name in anime film "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea"

  • Brunhilde

    Character in Wagner's operas "Die Walküre", "Siegfried" and "Twilight of the Gods"

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