Hilda
battle (Germanic)
Hilda is a other / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 439, with 18,317 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
battle (Germanic)
Derived from the Germanic element 'hild' meaning battle or warfare. In the Philippines, Hilda became a familiar feminine name during the 20th century, favored both as a classic Hispanic Christian name and an easily pronounced English-friendly name.
Hilda is of ancient Germanic origin, derived from the root 'hild' meaning 'battle'. It was transmitted into the Philippines through both Spanish Catholic influence (via Saint Hilda and standard Hispanic usage) and the American colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name for mid-20th century generations. Common Filipino diminutives include Hil, Dang, or Diday.
Related forms
- Hilda Spanish
- Hilda German
- Hilda English
- Hilde Scandinavian
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Hilda with common surname pairs
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How do I use Hilda with two Filipino surnames?
Hilda is the given name. The full name is Hilda + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Hilda a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Hilda is number 439, with 18,317 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.