Hilda Deberry

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Hilda Deberry — Norse
116K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Hilda Deberry is a name that combines Norse origins. The first name Hilda is a feminine given name of Norse origin. Hilda is one of several feminine given names derived from the name Hild, formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning 'battle'. Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla. Warfare was often called Hild's Game. Hilda of Whitby was an early Christian saint. Hylda is a spelling variant. Hilde is a variant of Hilda. Another variation on Hild is Hildur. Hildy is an English nickname. Ildikó is a Hungarian form of the name. The name became rare in England during the later Middle Ages, but was revived in the 19th century. The surname Deberry: Allie DeBerry (born 1994), American actress and model Clifton DeBerry (1924–2006), American communist Coreontae DeBerry (born 1994), American basketball player Edmund Deberry (1787–1859), American politician Fisher DeBerry (born 1938), American football player and coach Hank DeBerry (1894–1951), American baseball player Jim DeBerry (born 1977), American businessman and comedian Joe DeBerry (1896–1944), American baseball player John DeBerry (born 1951), American politician Josh DeBerry (born 2001), American football player Lois DeBerry (1945–2013), American politician Virginia DeBerry, American. Hilda is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 116K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Hilda reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Hilda

Norse

Hilda is one of several feminine given names derived from the name Hild, formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning 'battle'. Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla. Warfare was often called Hild's Game. Hilda of Whitby was an early Christian saint. Hylda is a spelling variant. Hilde is a variant of Hilda. Another variation on Hild is Hildur. Hildy is an English nickname. Ildikó is a Hungarian form of the name. The name became rare in England during the later Middle Ages, but was revived in the 19th century.

Surname: Deberry

English

Allie DeBerry (born 1994), American actress and model Clifton DeBerry (1924–2006), American communist Coreontae DeBerry (born 1994), American basketball player Edmund Deberry (1787–1859), American politician Fisher DeBerry (born 1938), American football player and coach Hank DeBerry (1894–1951), American baseball player Jim DeBerry (born 1977), American businessman and comedian Joe DeBerry (1896–1944), American baseball player John DeBerry (born 1951), American politician Josh DeBerry (born 2001), American football player Lois DeBerry (1945–2013), American politician Virginia DeBerry, American.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Hilda is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Hilda by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Hilda Deberry

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Hilda Deberry:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Hilda?
The first name Hilda originates from Norse. Hilda is one of several feminine given names derived from the name Hild, formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning 'battle'. Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla. Warfare was often called Hild's Game. Hilda of Whitby was an early Christian saint. Hylda is a spelling variant. Hilde is a variant of Hilda. Another variation on Hild is Hildur. Hildy is an English nickname. Ildikó is a Hungarian form of the name. The name became rare in England during the later Middle Ages, but was revived in the 19th century.
When was Hilda most popular?
The name Hilda reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Deberry?
The surname Deberry originates from English. Allie DeBerry (born 1994), American actress and model Clifton DeBerry (1924–2006), American communist Coreontae DeBerry (born 1994), American basketball player Edmund Deberry (1787–1859), American politician Fisher DeBerry (born 1938), American football player and coach Hank DeBerry (1894–1951), American baseball player Jim DeBerry (born 1977), American businessman and comedian Joe DeBerry (1896–1944), American baseball player John DeBerry (born 1951), American politician Josh DeBerry (born 2001), American football player Lois DeBerry (1945–2013), American politician Virginia DeBerry, American.
What are the origins of the name Hilda Deberry?
The name Hilda Deberry combines two different traditions: the first name Hilda has Norse roots, while the surname Deberry originates from English.
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