Hildy

The name Hildy was derived from the Old German word ‘hild’, which means ‘battle’, or ‘war’. The most popular and modernized version that has come from the name is Hilda. An iconic figure in history who bares this name was St Hilda of Whitby, a Northumbrian princess who lived in Britain in the seventh century. She was widely known for her wisdom, being highly erespected, and ministering to the needs of the community. St Hilda of Whitby also led her household to convert from Celtic Christianity into Catholism.
Ironically, in the US the name rose to fame in the '50s due to a big custody battle between a Jewish couple and a Catholic single mother. The meaning of Hildy is ‘ready for battle'. Most believe that girls named Hildy are excellent organizers, hardworking, and frugal.
 

Gender

Girl

Origin

German

Numerology

H is for heart, warm and loving.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

D is for desire, your thoughts do aspire.

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

Lucky

Hildy lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Hildy

• Toinette Laquiere French actress
• Antonie Rädler German mystic and visionary
• Antonie Strassmann German actress

Hildy in Pop Culture

• Dorinda character in 1974 film "Truck Turner"
• Dorinda minor character in the Molly McIntire series from American Girl"
• "Bashful Bob and Doleful Dorinda " children's book by Margaret Atwood