Borghild (name)
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Borghild (and versions like Burghild and Borghildur) is a female given name formed from "borg" (protection) and "hild" (battle).
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Gender | Female |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Old Norse |
Meaning | borg (protection), hildr (battle) |
Region of origin | Scandinavia |
Other names | |
Related names | Borghildur |
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As of December 31, 2005, there were 585 persons in Sweden named Borghild. It is more common in Norway. In August 2006 there were 4213 women in Norway named Borghild. The name was at its top in 1905.