A variant of Hilda, from Germanic and Norse 'hild' meaning 'battle, combat', borne by a valkyrie figure.
Hildra is a variant of Hilda, from Germanic and Norse hild meaning battle or combat, and it is also borne by a valkyrie figure. That means the name is linked both to old warrior vocabulary and to mythological female power.
In Norse tradition, names with hild often carry not only strength but also a kind of martial grace. Hildra feels sharp, compact, and strikingly old, while still sounding feminine and direct. The valkyrie association gives it a legendary atmosphere, suggesting a woman who stands close to fate, conflict, or protection.
It is a name with a hard edge, but not a cold one; the mythic background makes it feel alive rather than merely severe. Because it is rare, Hildra sounds like a rediscovered fragment of an older northern world.