Hilda Silverstein

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Hilda Silverstein — Norse
116K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Hilda Silverstein 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 Silverstein: Abe Silverstein (1908–2001), American aerospace engineer Alan Silverstein, American rabbi Charles Silverstein (1935-2023), American writer and magazine editor Debra Silverstein, American politician Duane Silverstein, American environmentalist Elliot Silverstein (1927-2023), American director Eva Silverstein, American physicist and string theorist Ira Silverstein (born 1960), American politician from Illinois Jake Silverstein (born 1975), American magazine editor Jamie Silverstein (born 1983), American figure skater Joseph Silverstein (1932-2015), American violinist and orchestra conductor Keit. 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: Silverstein

English

Abe Silverstein (1908–2001), American aerospace engineer Alan Silverstein, American rabbi Charles Silverstein (1935-2023), American writer and magazine editor Debra Silverstein, American politician Duane Silverstein, American environmentalist Elliot Silverstein (1927-2023), American director Eva Silverstein, American physicist and string theorist Ira Silverstein (born 1960), American politician from Illinois Jake Silverstein (born 1975), American magazine editor Jamie Silverstein (born 1983), American figure skater Joseph Silverstein (1932-2015), American violinist and orchestra conductor Keit.

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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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Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Silverstein?
The surname Silverstein originates from English. Abe Silverstein (1908–2001), American aerospace engineer Alan Silverstein, American rabbi Charles Silverstein (1935-2023), American writer and magazine editor Debra Silverstein, American politician Duane Silverstein, American environmentalist Elliot Silverstein (1927-2023), American director Eva Silverstein, American physicist and string theorist Ira Silverstein (born 1960), American politician from Illinois Jake Silverstein (born 1975), American magazine editor Jamie Silverstein (born 1983), American figure skater Joseph Silverstein (1932-2015), American violinist and orchestra conductor Keit.
What are the origins of the name Hilda Silverstein?
The name Hilda Silverstein combines two different traditions: the first name Hilda has Norse roots, while the surname Silverstein originates from English.
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