Borghild (name)
| Borghild | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old Norse |
| Meaning | borg (protection), hildr (battle) |
| Region of origin | Scandinavia |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Borghildur |
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Borghild (and versions like Burghild and Borghildur) is a female given name formed from "borg" (protection) and "hild" (battle).
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.
- Borghild
- Borghild, wife of Sigmund
- Borghild Arnér, composer
- Borghild Bondevik Haga (1906 - 1990), Norwegian politician
- Borghild Niskin (b. 1924), Norwegian alpine skier
- Borghild Tenden (b. 1951), Norwegian politician
- Borghildur
- Borghildur Thors, actress
- Borghildur Indridadottir, actress
- Burghild
- Burghild Schreiber, actress