First name Hildebrand - Meaning, Origin and Rating
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.