Hildegarde Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HIL-de-gard //ˈhɪl.də.ɡɑːrd//
Origin: German; Old High German
Meaning: German: battle maiden; Old High German: strong in battle
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hildegarde has its roots in the Germanic elements "hild," meaning "battle," and "gard," meaning "enclosure" or "protection." This name was first recorded in various forms in the early medieval period, with the Old High German version being "Hildegard," which later evolved into the Latinized form "Hildegarde." The name entered the English language through the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adopted in various forms, including "Hildegarde" and "Hildegarde." Historically, one of the most notable figures bearing this name was Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, and visionary. She is recognized for her contributions to theology, music, and medicine, and her works were influential in the medieval period.
Her canonization process began in the 15th century, and she was officially recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church in the 20th century. The name gained further prominence through her legacy, particularly during the Renaissance when interest in her writings and music was revived.
Culturally, the name Hildegarde has been associated with strength and protection, reflecting its etymological roots. It has often been linked to themes of leadership and resilience, particularly in the context of female figures in history.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as "Hilda," which has been used in different cultures. Overall, Hildegarde embodies a rich historical and cultural significance, representing a blend of strength, spirituality, and artistic expression.
Famous people named Hildegarde
In this section, you will find notable people named Hildegarde. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hildegarde who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Hildegarde is a singer and actress best known for her performances in the 1940s and 1950s, particularly in the musical theater and cabaret scenes.
Fictional characters named Hildegarde
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Hildegarde is a fictional character from the animated series The Fairly OddParents. She is a fairy who serves as a mentor and guide to the main character, Timmy Turner.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hildegarde was first seen in the United States in 1885.
Hildegarde has ranked as high as #1070 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, Ohio, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Hildegarde has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hildegarde is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hildegarde was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hildegarde.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13 | 13 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 | 7 |
| 1953 | 12 | 12 |
| 1952 | 7 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 | 10 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 |
| 1949 | 7 | 7 |
| 1948 | 8 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 | 8 |
| 1946 | 19 | 19 |
| 1945 | 8 | 8 |
| 1944 | 13 | 13 |
| 1943 | 20 | 20 |
| 1942 | 20 | 20 |
| 1941 | 23 | 23 |
| 1940 | 23 | 23 |
| 1939 | 19 | 19 |
| 1938 | 29 | 29 |
| 1937 | 23 | 23 |
| 1936 | 34 | 34 |
| 1935 | 26 | 26 |
| 1934 | 24 | 24 |
| 1933 | 29 | 29 |
| 1932 | 37 | 37 |
| 1931 | 40 | 40 |
| 1930 | 47 | 47 |
| 1929 | 54 | 54 |
| 1928 | 46 | 46 |
| 1927 | 56 | 56 |
| 1926 | 44 | 44 |
| 1925 | 60 | 60 |
| 1924 | 46 | 46 |
| 1923 | 60 | 60 |
| 1922 | 63 | 63 |
| 1921 | 70 | 70 |
| 1920 | 64 | 64 |
| 1919 | 56 | 56 |
| 1918 | 77 | 77 |
| 1917 | 79 | 79 |
| 1916 | 108 | 108 |
| 1915 | 124 | 124 |
| 1914 | 74 | 74 |
| 1913 | 70 | 70 |
| 1912 | 54 | 54 |
| 1911 | 38 | 38 |
| 1910 | 39 | 39 |
| 1909 | 30 | 30 |
| 1908 | 35 | 35 |
| 1907 | 28 | 28 |
| 1906 | 33 | 33 |
| 1905 | 33 | 33 |
| 1904 | 33 | 33 |
| 1903 | 22 | 22 |
| 1902 | 20 | 20 |
| 1901 | 30 | 30 |
| 1900 | 30 | 30 |
| 1899 | 25 | 25 |
| 1898 | 31 | 31 |
| 1897 | 21 | 21 |
| 1896 | 19 | 19 |
| 1895 | 15 | 15 |
| 1894 | 11 | 11 |
| 1893 | 13 | 13 |
| 1892 | 12 | 12 |
| 1891 | 19 | 19 |
| 1890 | 17 | 17 |
| 1888 | 8 | 8 |
| 1887 | 8 | 8 |
| 1885 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Hildegarde (1946)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |