The baby name Holde is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhoːldə/ (HOHL-duh).
The baby name Holde is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhoːldə/ (HOHL-duh).
Holde is in Origin.
Holde is a rare feminine given name of Germanic origin, from Old High German hold “gracious, kindly, dear,” akin to the poetic German adjective hold “fair, lovely,” and related to Old Norse hollr “loyal.” In German the final -e is pronounced, giving HOL-duh. The name also echoes the folkloric figure Holda/Frau Holle and overlaps with the Scandinavian/Hebrew-influenced Hulda tradition.
Recorded sporadically in German parish registers, it saw a modest 19th‑century revival amid Romantic interest in medieval and folk themes; today it is very uncommon across Germanic and Nordic regions. Usage as a given name is chiefly German. Variants and cognates include Holda, Holle, Hulda, Huldah, Hulde, and Huldine. The core meaning centers on grace, kindness, and beloved fairness - an old‑world virtue name with a soft, literary feel.
Holde is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 9 times, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Holde is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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