Hilmar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,903
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hilmar
Hilmar is a boy name .
Hilmar is currently ranked #36,903 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hilmar include Hil, Hilm, Hilmy, Hilmie, Hiy, Hiie, and Hilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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