Hildred
Possibly from an Old English name combining hild, "battle", and ræd, "counsel".
Meaning and origin
Hildred probably continues Hildræd, an Old English masculine name built from hild, "battle", and ræd, "counsel" or "advice" — the same second element found in names such as Alfred and Æthelred.
How to pronounce Hildred
| English (US) | HIL-drid /ˈhɪldrɪd/ |
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