Hildie
Pronunciation: [ h-EYELD-ee ]
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Hildie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 17 babies have been named Hildie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hildie is past its peak , currently ranked #47,601 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,601
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hildie
Hildie is a girl name .
Hildie is currently ranked #47,601 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hildie include Hil, Hild, Hildy, Hiy, Hiie, and Hilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hildie include Hilda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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