The baby name Brunhilda is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /brʊnˈhɪldə/ (BRUN-hil-da).
Brunhilda is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Brunhilda is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /brʊnˈhɪldə/ (BRUN-hil-da).
Brunhilda is Norse in Origin.
Brunhilda is an Anglicized form of German Brünhilde, ultimately from Old Norse Brynhildr (brynja “mail‑coat, armor” + hildr “battle”), yielding the evocative meaning “armored battle-maiden” or “protection in battle.” Variant spellings include Brunhild, Brunhilde, Brünhild(e), Brünnhilde, Brynhild, and Brynhildr; Romance languages often use Brunilda, and the Latinized medieval form was Brunhildis. Common short forms are Hilda and Hilde.
The name entered European history through the Visigothic princess and Merovingian queen Brunhilda (c. 543–613), noted for her political acumen and turbulent end. In legend and literature it belongs to the Valkyrie Brynhildr of the Völsunga saga and the Nibelungenlied’s Brünhild, later immortalized by Wagner’s Ring as Brünnhilde. Revived by Romanticism and opera in the 19th century, Brunhilda remains rare in modern use, favored for its fierce, mythic resonance over everyday wear.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #166 | 2 | 3,171 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #223 | 5 | 4,141 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #234 | 4 | 7,146 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #511 | 30 | 11,671 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,115 | 27 | 25,928 |
Brunhilda is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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