Edzard

Edzard is a Frisian first name that is considered a short form of Eckehard. The meaning of the name is 'the sword-strong' and derives from the Old High German word ekka, which means 'sword edge, tip, corner,' as well as from harti, which means 'firm, hard, strong.'

What does the name Edzard mean?

The name Edzard originates as a Frisian short form of Eckehard and means 'the sword-strong.' It is composed of the Old High German words ekka for 'sword edge, tip, corner' and harti for 'firm, hard, strong.'

Where does the name Edzard come from?

Edzard is a masculine first name with Old High German origins and means 'the sword-strong.'

How do you pronounce Edzard?

The pronunciation of Edzard is two syllables as 'Ed-zard' [ˈɛt.zaʁt]. The short 'e' remains clear and concise, while the voiced 'z' creates a distinctive internal movement. The second syllable with an open 'a' brings a certain brightness before the hard 't' decisively concludes. Edzard conveys a powerful and North German character, distinguished by structure and a confident, strong personality.

When is the name day of Edzard?

The name day of Edzard is celebrated on June 28.

Popularity

Edzard is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th among the most common male baby names. The name reached its best ranking in 2014 with 3,829th place. In the last ten years, Edzard has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,040th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eddi / Eddie / Ede / Edzi

Famous people

• Edzard Ehrle (German actor)
• Edzard Hüneke (singer with the band Wise Guys)
• Edzard I (known as 'The Great') Count of East Frisia
• Edzard Reuter (former CEO of Daimler Benz)
• Edzard Schaper (writer from Germany)
• Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig (former federal minister)
• Edzard Schoppmann (film director from Germany)