39%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage German Pronounced Pron. HIL-troot [key·IPA] Meaning & History Means "strength in battle", derived from the Old German elements hilt "battle" and drud "strength". Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantsHiltraud, HiltrudeOther Languages & CulturesHilditrut(Germanic) Name DaysName Days? Austria: September 27 Categories rare German, strength, war