Updated October 2026
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Modern invention
"brave in battle + pretty; calf town + lake"
Kaeslyn is a modern spin on the surname-style Kason or on the Irish Casey, blended with that popular -lyn ending. As such, it could mean "pretty and brave in battle" or "calf town by the lake".…
French and English, diminutive of Ottolie
"prospers in battle"
Curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way, Ottoline has recently entered the realm of modern possibility, especially since Sienna Miller chose it as the middle name of her daughter…
German
Wears long blonde braids, carries a spear, and sings duets with Brunhild. But variations Ottilie, Ottiline, or Ottoline are both unusual and chic.
French variation of German Otthild
Odette's evil Swan Lake twin -- gives the name a sinuous, sensuous appeal. It was a popular choice in France in the 20th century and made the Top 40 back in 1952, however, it has since fallen out of…
Diminutive of names ending -rilda
"battle"
With a hint of ruggedness and strength about it, but quirky, retro vibes too, Rilda is a rare nickname name. Similar to Tilda or Hilda, it comes from names ending -rild or -rilda , such as Serilda,…
French variation of Reinhild, German
"advice, counsel + battle"
A rare French name, with the more contemporary feel of Renee, Wrenley, and Rochelle. It comes from the Germanic Reinhild via Renelde, though it is sometimes used as a variation of Renee, meaning…
Norwegian
"Thor's battle"
Derived from the Old Norse Þórhildr , Torhild is a name with gravity and strength. The name has several interpretations, including "Thor's Valkyrie", "thunder battle", and "Thor's battle", with the…
Old Norse
"wealth; battle"
Derived from the Old Norse name auðhildr, Audhild is an intruiging girl's name composed of the elements audaz, meaning "wealth, prosperity", and hildiz, meaning "battle". Audhild has been widely used…
Icelandic
Hildur is the Icelandic variant of Hildr, an Old Norse name used for a valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Anglo-Scandanavian
"summer battle"
Stately and poetic, Somerhild blends the Old Norse elements sumar and hildr to get a name reminiscent of Swanhild, Mathilde, Somerset, and Brunhilda. Summery and strong, variations include Somerilda,…
Variation of Somerhild, Anglo-Scandanavian
Spritely Summer meets strong classic Hilda in this Anglo-Scandinavian choice, joining together to make a name that feels as poetic as it does tough.
Irish
"sea battle"
A naval inspired name borne by several Irish kings. It is anglicized as Murdo or Murdoch.
French
Ottolie is a French variant of the German Otthild . This name has a strong, looming meaning. The Ottilie spelling is trending in the UK and would be our recommendation. If that Otto- prefix is…
A variation of the Old Norse name Þórhildr and its more modern form Torhild, Torril was a popular choice in Norway during the 50s and through into the 70s. Rugged yet poetic, it may appeal to those…
Compound name or French diminutive of Marie and Louise
"beloved and renowned in battle; bitterness and strength in battle"
A cheerful and bubbly compound name that is popular in France and Belgium. It might also be used in the Philippines as a combination of Maria and Lourdes.
English
"battle advice"
Part Hilda, part Mildred, but unfortunately not the good parts of either.
Spanish
"poem, ode; battle"
An obscure medieval saint's name which nevertheless sounds pretty on-trend right now: a softer alternative to Matilda, perhaps. If you're searching for Spanish names for girls , this can make an…
Swedish
"battle maiden"
This popular old Swedish name is not one that would appeal to many modern American parents, though shortening it to Nilla helps.
Also spelled Torill, Torril and Torrill, this refined variation is derived from the Old Norse name Þórhildr and its more modern Norwegian form, Torhild. Stylish in Norway in the 50s and 60s, this…
Norse
"battle maid"
At the very least, shorten it to Hilda.