The name Brunhilda is a girl's name of Norse origin meaning "armed for battle". Brunhilda and is often added to lists like Names That Mean Warrior and discussed in our forums with posts like "Drop Your FAVORITE Girls Name".
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Sounds like what it means--and any little Brunhilda better be armed for battle, out on the playground. Equally problematic: BRUNHILD, BRUNHILDE, BRUNNHILDE. Though the heroine Brunhilda of Quentin Tarantino's recent film Django Unchained gave the name new appeal.
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indiajuliet Says:
shadykate Says:
How is that racist? Some people just may not like the name.
Dietrich Says:
Why would you not?
What language has silent H?
It is broon-HIL-dah.
Dietrich Says:
Adelheid Brunnhilde
Irmingard Brunnhilde
Dietrich Says:
Why "clunky" though?
FantasyandPrayer Says:
How do people pronounce this? Do you pronounce the H or not? (I never have but I'm unsure, without sounds lovely to me though)
Mhill46 Says:
I love both Bruna and Hilda. Not sure about this one, which is almost like a combination of the two. It might grow on me but for now, It's just "eh"
Miri Says:
Cute!
Daiseymae Says:
I knew a person with this name, and she was made fun of at school.
Floris Says:
I see tall, statuesque woman with a black belt in some kind of martial art and... maybe a defense attorney? Or a teacher :)
Floris Says:
Would be lovely as a middle name.
Clarissa Brunhilda, Miranda Brunhilda, Louisa Brunhilda.... It's sooo cute imo :)!!
MaryKathryn Says:
This is unique and sits on the tongue well
awheezie Says:
I worked with a girl nn Bruny and thought was a cute name
ashbee Says:
Clunky medieval loveliness. A visigoth queen and viking shield-maiden. NN Hildy softens it.
Zelliew Says:
She's "armed for battle" - no shrinking violet. I see a rather biggish woman who takes no nonsense
DaisyMaisie Says:
i think this is a cute name...
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The spanish language, for one.
I do agree the 'h' is pronounced in this name.