Hildén

Hildén is a Nordic surname that is most commonly found in Finland and Sweden. It is generally treated as a family name of Nordic origin, though its exact formation varies by region and linguistic tradition. In many cases the name is associated with Swedish-speaking communities in Finland or with families of Swedish heritage living in Sweden.

The name is usually traced to the root Hild- or Hilda, which derives from the Old Norse name Hildr or the Germanic word for battle. The suffix -én is a characteristic Nordic ending that can denote lineage, origin, or serve as a stylistic adaptation of a given name into a hereditary surname. The combination results in Hildén as a patrilineal or family surname.

Geographically, Hildén is most prevalent in Finland, particularly where Swedish-speaking communities are present, and in Sweden overall. Due to historical migration, bearers are also found in other Nordic countries and in North American countries with Nordic diasporas.

Notable bearers of the surname span various fields, including sports, arts, and academia. As with other Nordic names, the spelling can vary: Hildén with the acute accent, or simplified to Hilden or Hildén without diacritics in non-Nordic contexts. Related forms and cognates exist in neighboring languages, reflecting shared linguistic roots in the Nordic region.