Borghild vs Zilpah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Borghild

Girl #12,362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortified battle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,362
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Borgi, Hilde

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Borghild Rank #12,362
Zilpah Rank #12,346

Zilpah is more popular, ranked #12346 vs #12362 for Borghild.

Middle Name Pairings

Borghild ___

  • Borghild Ingrid
  • Borghild Solveig
  • Borghild Marie
  • Borghild Helga
  • Borghild Astrid

Zilpah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Borghild

Sigrid Freya Leif Ragnar

If you choose Zilpah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borghild or Zilpah more popular?

Zilpah is more popular, ranked #12346 compared to Borghild at #12362 in the United States.

What do Borghild and Zilpah mean?

Borghild means "fortified battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Borghild and Zilpah boy or girl names?

Borghild is primarily a girl name. Zilpah is primarily a girl name.

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