Derived from Old Norse hulda meaning "hiding, secrecy". This was the name of a sorceress in Norse mythology. As a modern name, it can also derive from archaic Swedish huld meaning "sweet, lovable".

Elder Scrolls characters, love, mythology, virtues, witches

• Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml
  
• Nordic Names Wiki, available from http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Main_Page