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What does Hildy mean?
German: Battle maiden. Hildy is a diminutive of the name Hilda, which is of German origin meaning 'battle maiden'.
Is Hildy a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Hildy in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Hildy in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Hildy suit?
Classic
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
The Pack’s First Review of Hildy
The other dogs watched Hildy, thinking, 'She looks innocent, but with a name meaning 'battle maiden,' she’s probably planning a breakfast siege for the tastiest kibble!"
Names similar to Hildy
Becka — A diminutive form of the name Rebecca.Beny — A diminutive form of Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand'.Bertie — A diminutive of Bertram or Albert, meaning 'bright' or 'noble'.Bessy — A diminutive form of the name Elizabeth.Bobby — A diminutive form of the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.Bobi — A diminutive form of the name Robert or a common pet name.Cessy — A diminutive form of Cecilia, meaning 'blind' or 'dim-sighted'.Charli — A diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man' in Germanic.