Hildegard: Name day

Name day

Hildegard’s name day is observed on September 17th in several countries. This date is celebrated specifically in Austria, Estonia, Germany, and Sweden. Furthermore, the name day for Hildegard is also recognized on September 17th in the USA.

Hildegard meaning history and tone

Hildegard is a traditional feminine name originating from ancient Germanic elements that combine to mean "battle protection" or "protected conflict." Historically, the name peaked in usage in the USA during early 20th-century immigration waves but is now considered uncommon. It carries an elegant, strong, and serious mood, evoking old-world sophistication rather than modern lightness. Globally, Hildegard remains strictly classified as a female identifier, reflecting centuries of use in Central European cultures.

Name Day List: Hildegard

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	17	September	Ariane, Hildegard, Robert
Estonia	17	September	Hildegard, Hilda, Hille, Hilli, Ille, Illi
Germany	17	September	Hildegard
Sweden	17	September	Hildegard, Magnhild
USA	17	September	Ariadne, Ariana, Arianna, Hildegard, Hildegarde, Lambert, Lambertine

Name Day List - similar names (Hildegard)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Latvia	18	April	Dana, Hildegarde, Jadviga, Laura, Nameisis
France	17	September	Hildegarde, Lambert, Renaud
Poland	17	September	Ariadna, Dezyderiusz, Drogosław, Franciszek, Hildegarda, Justyn, Justyna, Lambert, Lamberta, Narcyz, Teodora