Baby name
Hildebrand
/HIL · de · brand/
Meaning
“Germanic "hild"”
Germanic "hild" (battle) and "brand" (sword); warrior with flaming sword.
Nicknames
hilde · bran · brand
How it ages.
Medieval hero name (Hildebrandslied epic); strong Germanic tradition.
The cultural moment.
Archaic usage; primarily historical or genealogical reference.