Girl name · Germanic
Brunhilde
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: armor and battleBrunhilde is a girl's name that comes from Germanic and means "armor and battle". It is used in German.
- Meaning
- Armor and battle
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- broon-HIL-deh
Meaning and origin of Brunhilde
As a girl's name, Brunhilde comes from Germanic and means "armor and battle". It is used in German.
Say it broon-HIL-deh. In German, say broon-HIL-duh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Brunhilde on our names that mean warrior list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Brunhilde on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Brunhilde on 5 lists.
“From Germanic words for armor and battle”
From Female demon hunter names, names that mean light, hunt or battle
“Armor and battle; Germanic. A warrior queen in the Nibelungenlied. Say broon-HIL-duh”
From German girl names, strong German girl names
“A Norse warrior heroine, from words for armor and battle”
From Female cat names, strong female cat names
“A shield maiden of Norse and German legend”
From Girl dog names, strong female dog names
“Armor and battle; Germanic. A valkyrie in Norse legend and a warrior queen in the Nibelungenlied. Say broon-HIL-deh”
From Strong female names, warrior names for girls
Other forms of Brunhilde
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- BrunhildArmor and battle (Germanic, girl)
Names spelled like Brunhilde
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- BrynhildArmor and battle (Old Norse, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- HildaBattle, combat (Germanic, girl)
- MatildaStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- ClotildeFamous battle (Germanic, girl)
- HildeBattle (Germanic, girl)
- MathildeStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- MatildeStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- MaudStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- HeddaBattle (Germanic, girl)
- HedwigBattle, warfare (Germanic, girl)
- HedyBattle, warfare (Germanic, girl)
Middle names for Brunhilde
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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- EmmaWhole, universal (Germanic, girl)
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- AliceNobility, of noble kind (Germanic, girl)
- CharlotteFree man, feminine of Charles (Germanic, girl)
- LouiseFamous warrior (Germanic, girl)
- AdaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdelaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdeleNoble one (Germanic, girl)
- AmeliaPossibly vigorous, brave (Germanic, girl)
- BertaBright, famous (Germanic, girl)
Brunhilde: common questions
What does the name Brunhilde mean?
Brunhilde comes from Germanic and means "armor and battle".
Is Brunhilde a boy or girl name?
Brunhilde is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Brunhilde come from?
Brunhilde comes from Germanic and means "armor and battle". Today it is used in German.
How do you pronounce Brunhilde?
Say broon-HIL-deh. In German, say broon-HIL-duh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
What are other forms of Brunhilde?
Forms of Brunhilde with the same meaning and origin include Brunhild (German).
What middle names go with Brunhilde?
Middle names that flow well with Brunhilde include Daisy, Ione, Iris, Ivy and Mercy. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.