Hildur vs Myrtle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hildur

Girl #38,968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Icelandic Scandinavian Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,968
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hildi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hildur Rank #38,968
Myrtle Rank #25,847

Myrtle is more popular, ranked #25847 vs #38968 for Hildur.

Middle Name Pairings

Hildur ___

  • Hildur Sigrid
  • Hildur Astrid
  • Hildur Freya
  • Hildur Solveig
  • Hildur Bjorg

Myrtle ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hildur

Sigrid Ragnhild Gunnar Bjorn

If you choose Myrtle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildur or Myrtle more popular?

Myrtle is more popular, ranked #25847 compared to Hildur at #38968 in the United States.

What do Hildur and Myrtle mean?

Hildur means "battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hildur and Myrtle boy or girl names?

Hildur is primarily a girl name. Myrtle is primarily a boy name.

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