Origin of the name Hilda:
Latinized short form of any of the female compound names composed of the element hildr (battle). Now in common use as an independent given name, Hilda was brought to England by Scandinavian invaders before the Norman Conquest. The name was borne by a Northumbrian saint (614 - 80) who founded the abbey at Whitby.
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It is a popular name in Hungary, pronounced EEL-dee-ko.
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I know few Hungarian people but have come across two Ildikos.
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Ildiko - meanings: "Battle", "Fighter", "Fierce Worrior" I love it. Ildiko is the name of the woman I'm dating. And do I love her.
But I say this Regarding my Ildiko, Strong and every thing above is how she would be discribed, because she's 5'8, She is a Trainer as am I. She is Fit, Slim, Toned, Athletic Trains with Both Cardio and Streinth Training and is a head turner. Her voice in a little deep and she has a heavy accent. I call her my Fierce Worrior. She loves it. Interesting being that my name being Herbert "Glorious Solder", "Bright Army".
I think we are right for each other. Together a force to be reckoned with.- Meanings and history of the name Ildiko: | Edit
Possibly a form of HILDA.
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This name was borne by the last wife of Attila the Hun.
Ildikó Jaid Makó, Drew Barrymore's mother- Ildiko in song, story & screen: | Edit
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