Hildís
Hildís is a feminine given name of Icelandic origin. It is a compound of Old Norse elements hildr, meaning "battle," and dís, meaning "goddess" or "lady," yielding the meaning "battle goddess."
In Icelandic naming practice, such elemental composites are common and reflect Norse linguistic heritage. The name
Pronunciation and orthography: In Icelandic, Hildís is pronounced roughly "HEEL-dis" with the first syllable stressed; the
Variants and related names: Related names include Hildur or other hild- compounds; these share the same elemental
Notable bearers: There is no widely known international figure named Hildís; the name appears primarily among