Hilde \hi(l)-de\ as a girl's name is a variant of Brunhilda (Old German), Hilda (Old German) and Hildegarde (Old German), and the meaning of Hilde is "ready for battle; battle woman; battle stronghold".

The baby name Hilde sounds like Hildy, Hildie, Hildi and Holde. Other similar baby names are Hille and Tilde.