Hulda

Updated: July 29, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Hulda is a name that hasn't been too popular in the United States since the 1920s. However, it has quite a storied past. First of all, it's a biblical name. In the Old Testament, Hulda was a prophetess. It's also the name of a sorceress in Norse mythology. Hulda definitely sounds like an old-fashioned (and a bit clunky) “grandma name,” but if you pair it with a current middle name like Harper, Olivia, or Isabelle, you can help it make a comeback in the 21st century.

Meaning of the name Hulda:

Hebrew: Mole, weasel
Norse: Secrecy
Swedish: Sweet, lovable

Origin of the name Hulda:

Hulda is a name from the Old Testament in the Bible. In Hebrew, it means “mole” or “weasel.” However, the prophetess's name is spelled Huldah. In Norse mythology, Hulda is a sorceress, and her name means “secrecy” in Old Norse. In Swedish cultures, the name is derived from the word “huld,” which means “sweet” and “lovable.”

Symbolism of the name Hulda:

Most new parents find symbolism in the Swedish meaning of Hulda, which is “sweet” or “lovable.” Of course, they see their baby girls as quite sweet and loveable. New parents may also find meaning in the biblical and Norse mythology characters.

Style of the name Hulda:

Classic, Biblical name, Mythology name

Gender of the name Hulda:

Hulda is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Hulda:

HULL-duh

Number of syllables in the name Hulda:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Hulda:

The baby name Hulda evokes images of someone who strives to be very powerful. She works hard and is always learning.

Alternative spellings for the name Hulda:

Huldah

Nicknames for the name Hulda:

Huldie
Hull

Popularity of the name Hulda:

According to the Social Security Administration, Hulda was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States up until about 1926. It was most popular in 1901 when it ranked at number 299. It last ranked at number 933 in 1926.