Hildebrand
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Hildebrand
< Old Norse Hildibrandr, equivalent to hildr battle + brandr sword
Example Sentences
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“The fact that our elections are also nail-biters makes it that much worse,” said Hildebrand, a software developer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Brian Hildebrand was glad when Wisconsin officials recently warned that voters can’t legally cast a ballot in an election they bet on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
At first I thought the exchange undermined my story, making Hildebrand seem less central to the president’s energy policies than I’d suspected.
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
"From the time of Charlemagne. 'The Song of Hildebrand.'"
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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