Brunhilda

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Brunhilda

Gender: Feminine
Language: German
Etymology:
Brunhilda is an old, Germanic name derived from “brun” (armor) and “hild” (battle).

History:
Brunhilda, an important name from German legend and myth, has traditionally been very rare as a personal name.

Pronunciation: brun-hild-ah.

Alternates: Brunhilde, Brünhilde, Brünnhilde, Brunhild, Brunilda, Brünnehilde.
Icelandic: Brynhildur.
Norwegian: Brynhild.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Brunhilda (aka Brunehaut) (?-613)
Wife of Sigebert I, King of Austrasia.

Fictional Characters:
Brunhilda (Brynhild, Brünnehilde)
An important figure in Germanic and Scandinavian legend. She is sometimes the queen of Iceland, chief of the Valkyries, daughter of Woden, lover and killer of Siegfried.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.002 % named Brunilda
less than 0.001 % named Brunhilda

Popularity of Brunhilda:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

Popularity of Brunilda:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
19001960: N/A
1960-1970: 913th most popular.
1970-2000: N/A