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First name Hildebrand - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Boys name

Origin

Nameday

11. April

Meaning

The male first name Hildebrand comes from Old High German and is composed of the words "hiltja" for "battle" and "brand" for "sword". Therefore, Hildebrand means "warrior with a sword". The name was particularly popular in the Middle Ages and was often used as a nickname for brave warriors. Nowadays, Hildebrand is rather rare, but still conveys a certain strength and bravery.

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