Rilda

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, Everild, Arilda, or Astrild, though it might also be used for the likes of Sarahild, Reinhild, or Romilda. Regardless, it comes from the Old Norse or Germanic elements hildr and hilt, both meaning "battle".

Pronounced RIL-duh.

As of October 2026, Rilda ranked #5090 for girls in US births in 1960 SSA, peaked at #1443 for girls in 1888.