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Hildebrand

1 American  
[hil-duh-brand] / ˈhɪl dəˌbrænd /
Hildebrand 2 American  
[hil-duh-brand] / ˈhɪl dəˌbrænd /

noun

German Mythology.
  1. a hero in the Nibelungenlied.


Hildebrand British  
/ ˈhɪldəˌbrænd /

noun

  1. the monastic name of Gregory VII

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Hildebrand

< Old Norse Hildibrandr, equivalent to hildr battle + brandr sword

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But Hildebrand had already seen how loyalty could be rewarded.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

Even if the president is only loosely familiar with Hildebrand, the oil tycoon is someone you should know about.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

And Mr Hildebrand and others warn that the low prices will be short-lived.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2026

Ms Hildebrand paid C$2,200 a month for her micro-condo.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2026

"From the time of Charlemagne. 'The Song of Hildebrand.'"

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

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