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Origin & history of Hildegarde1
German / Scandinavian roots
Hildegarde is a German name that means battle-spear. It was popularized by Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, and visionary. Hildegarde is also the name of a famous American singer and actress, known for her distinctive voice and sophisticated style. In Norse mythology, Hildegard is the name of a valkyrie, a female figure who chooses which soldiers will die in battle. Hildegarde is a rare name in modern times, but it has seen a slight increase in popularity in recent years. The name Hildegarde has been associated with strength, courage, and wisdom throughout history. Hildegarde is also the name of a character in the popular video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. In the Harry Potter series, Hildegarde is the name of a witch who was a member of the Order of the Phoenix. Hildegarde is a name that has been used by several saints throughout history, including Saint Hildegard of Bingen and Saint Hildegarde of Thuringia. The name Hildegarde has been used in various forms of art and literature, including music, poetry, and fiction.
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Root name
The root form of Hildegarde is
Hildegarde — meaning Comrade in arms.
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Modern usage
Hildegarde remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Hildegarde?
1915
peak year
Today, Hildegarde has effectively disappeared from U.S. birth records. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1915, 124 babies were given the name (ranked #584 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1910s. In all, around 2,326 babies have been registered as Hildegarde since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
124
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #584)
(ranked #584)
2,326
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Hildegarde1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
🌟Natural leader
⚡Independent
🔥Ambitious
💎Original thinker
H8
I9
L3
D4
E5
G7
A1
R9
D4
E5
Sum: 55 → Life path 1
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Personality of Hildegarde🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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