Popularity: 27744
Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Of Hilda; Heroine in battle, battle woman
Ilda is a feminine name to jumpstart baby's journey to greatness. An Italian twist on Hilda, it means "heroine in battle" or "battle woman" in German. Ilda evolved from Old Norse and is shared with a fierce Valkyrie who helped fallen warriors reach their heaven, Valhalla. It's also shared with Princess Hilda of Nassau and the 7th-century Christian saint Hilda of Whitby. From day one, baby Ilda will be ready to rise above their troubles and fight for a better and kinder world!