Hildegarde is a girl's name of German origin meaning “Battle or war maiden; strong in battle.” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Hilda, Garde. As of 2025, Hildegarde ranks #2805 among girls' names in the United States. Its highest US ranking was #2798 in 2021.
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HIL-deh-gahr-deh
Phonetic spelling
Currently #2805 among US baby names.
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Hildegarde means “Battle or war maiden; strong in battle.” It is a girl's name of German origin.
Hildegarde is pronounced HIL-deh-gahr-deh.
Hildegarde is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Hildegarde currently ranks #2805 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Hildegarde include Hilda, Garde.
Middle names that pair well with Hildegarde include Hildegarde Marie, Hildegarde Clara, Hildegarde Nina.
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