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Irmengard
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Irmengard represents a variant of the traditional Germanic name Irmingard. The name is composed of the Old High German elements irmin, which means 'all-encompassing, great, powerful', and gard, which means 'fence, protection', and is interpreted as 'the all-encompassing protector'.
What does the name Irmengard mean?
Irmengard is an alternative spelling of the ancient Germanic name Irmingard. It is composed of the Old High German terms irmin, which means 'all-encompassing, great, powerful', and gard, which means 'fence, protection', thus meaning 'the all-encompassing protector'. Numerous variants are known for this girl's name, with Irmgard being the most commonly used. Other forms include Armgard, Ermengard, Ermengarda, Ermengarde, Ermgard, and Ermingard.
Where does the name Irmengard come from?
The name Irmengard has its roots in Old Germanic and Old High German and means 'the all-encompassing protector'. The word components come from Old Germanic, where ermunaz means 'all-encompassing, great, powerful' and gardaz means 'fence, enclosure', as well as from Old High German, where irmin means 'all-encompassing, great, powerful' and gard means 'fence, protection'. The language is Old German.
How do you pronounce Irmengard?
The pronunciation of Irmengard is three syllables and stressed. It is pronounced as 'Ir-men-gard' [ˈɪʁmənˌɡaʁt] and combines a gentle middle part with a strong, open A at the end. The clear final consonant gives the name a certain determination. Irmengard thus sounds traditional and self-assured - strong, structured, and with an impressive auditory presence.
When is the name day of Irmengard?
The name day of Irmengard is celebrated on several dates: February 19, February 24, March 20, July 16, September 4, and October 3.
Popularity
In Switzerland, the first name Irmengard ranks 8,068th on the official list of most common first names, with a total of 23 people bearing this name. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows in which regions Irmengard is particularly prevalent. In Germany, the name is most common in Baden-Württemberg (9.1%) and Bavaria (90.9%). In Austria, Irmengard is popular in Carinthia, Upper Austria, and Styria (each 33.3%).
Nicknames & pet names
Irmi
Frequently asked questions about the name Irmengard
What does the name Irmengard mean?
Irmengard is a modified form of the ancient Germanic name Irmingard. It is composed of the Old High German words 'irmin' for 'all-encompassing, great, powerful' and 'gard' for 'fence, protection', resulting in the meaning 'the all-encompassing protector'.
Where does the name Irmengard come from?
The name has its roots in Old Germanic and Old High German. The components come from 'ermunaz' for 'all-encompassing' and 'gardaz' for 'enclosure', as well as 'irmin' and 'gard', which leads to its meaning as 'the all-encompassing protector'.
How popular is the name Irmengard?
Irmengard is less common than its variant Irmgard, which is used more frequently. Today, the name is rather rare and belongs to the traditional, historical first names.