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Hildy

Girl Name day: November 17
Hildy is a short form of Hilda: on birth records it is written Hilda (80,927 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Hilda page. Also a short form of Wilda, Hildred, Hildegarde.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Battle.
From the Germanic element 'hild' meaning 'battle', a short form of names like Hildegard.

Name day for Hildy

November 17

Why this day? Hildy is a short form of Hilda, and shares its name day.

Hildy is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Argentina on November 17.

The story of the name Hildy

Hildy is a short form of Hilda. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — battle, and shares its name day, November 17.

On birth records, Hildy is rarely written as such: the Hildys are Hildas (80,927 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Hilda page. Hildy is also a short form of Wilda, Hildred, Hildegarde.

Frequently asked questions about Hildy

What does Hildy mean?

Hildy is a short form of Hilda, which means battle.

When is Hildy's name day?

November 17, together with Hilda: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hildy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Hilda.

Hildy's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 9/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Hildy

Top 10

  1. Hortense96%
  2. Bettie96%
  3. Bessie96%
  4. Babeth96%
  5. Aleena96%
  6. Doree96%
  7. Beth96%
  8. Doreen96%
  9. Betsy96%
  10. Bessy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Chanel42%
  2. Millz42%
  3. Cyn42%
  4. Makaylah42%
  5. Scarlett42%
  6. Shanelle42%
  7. Kaily42%
  8. Loli42%
  9. Marilynn42%
  10. Sydnee42%

Love potential for Hildy

Bottom 10

  1. Pinkie42%
  2. Quie42%
  3. Avie42%
  4. Deedee42%
  5. Pam42%
  6. Rubie42%
  7. Jerrica42%
  8. Zelda42%
  9. Janis42%
  10. Brittanie42%

Professional potential for Hildy

Bottom 10

  1. Shona42%
  2. Zada42%
  3. Alia42%
  4. Unique42%
  5. Kals42%
  6. Ryann42%
  7. Thora42%
  8. Ashely42%
  9. Alanis42%
  10. Nakita42%

Crush potential for Hildy

Top 10

  1. Doree86%
  2. Doreen86%
  3. Beverly86%
  4. Bee86%
  5. Dena86%
  6. Bevvy86%
  7. Bev86%
  8. Dona84%
  9. Melva82%
  10. Melania82%

Bottom 10

  1. Zia42%
  2. Thel42%
  3. Velda42%
  4. Fanny42%
  5. Mimma42%
  6. Sum42%
  7. Dasha42%
  8. Kaylynn42%
  9. Scarlett42%
  10. Jaylah42%
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