Helinde

Helinde is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. It is relatively rare in contemporary use and is most often found in German-speaking regions and in historical records from Dutch-speaking areas. The exact etymology of Helinde is not clearly established in standard reference works; it is generally viewed as a name formed from elements common to medieval Germanic compound names, with possible associations to notions such as protection, health, or strength, and with the -inde suffix that appears in several older feminine names. Because etymologies for this specific name are not consistently documented, interpretation varies among scholars.

In historical sources, individuals named Helinde appear in various local records in German and Dutch contexts, often without further biographical detail. In modern times, the name remains uncommon, and there are few if any widely recognized public figures bearing it. When used in fiction, Helinde is sometimes chosen to evoke a Germanic or Dutch heritage but is not tied to a particular canonical character.

See also: related given names such as Helene, Hildegard, Heidi, Lind, and other names featuring similar phonetic elements or suffixes in Germanic naming traditions.