Meaning: Its source is huld, a Swedish name meaning "Lovable."

Languages: This girl's name is used in German, English, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

Nicknames: Huldie

Alternative Spellings: Huldah

Popularity: The name Hulda ranked 1834th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This name may also be derived from a Hebrew word meaning ''weasel,'' given as a name to a prophetess in the Jewish scriptures.