The baby name Alvilda is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /alˈvɪldə/ (al-VIL-dah).
Alvilda is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Alvilda is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /alˈvɪldə/ (al-VIL-dah).
Alvilda is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.
Alvilda is a Scandinavian feminine name rooted in Old Norse Álfhildr, formed from álfr "elf" and hildr "battle." The compound conveys "elf-battle," often interpreted as "battle-maiden aided by elves," and is cognate with Old English Ælfhild; it is also related to English Hilda via the shared hildr element. The spelling Alvilda reflects later Danish–Swedish orthography; related Germanic elements appear widely across medieval names.
The name entered European lore through Saxo Grammaticus's Gesta Danorum, which tells of the shieldmaiden/pirate Alfhild. From the 18th century and especially during the 19th-century Romantic and national revivals, forms of the name appeared in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish parish records, peaking around 1900 before fading. Established variants include Alfhild (Swedish/Norwegian), Alvhild (Norwegian), Alvilde (Norwegian/Danish), Alvild and Alvilda (Danish/Swedish), and the antiquarian Alwilda in German and English retellings. Informal short forms include Vilda and Hilda. Today Alvilda is rare yet appealing for its mythic, vintage Scandinavian character.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | Girls | 0 | #166 | 2 | 3,171 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2011 | #174 | 2 | 1,465 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
Alvilda is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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