Irmhilde

Irmhilde represents a form of the traditional German girl's name Irmhild. The name has Germanic roots and is composed of the Old High German terms irmin, meaning 'all-encompassing, great, powerful', and hiltja, meaning 'battle'.

What does the name Irmhilde mean?

The meaning of the name Irmhilde, a variant of the girl's name Irmhild, is 'the great warrior'. Due to its Germanic origin and the combination of Old High German words, Irmhilde was popular in the first half of the 20th century but later lost its appeal.

Where does the name Irmhilde come from?

The first name Irmhilde has its origins in Old Germanic and Old High German and means 'the great warrior'.

How do you pronounce Irmhilde?

The pronunciation of the name Irmhilde is three syllables and has a clear consonant structure. It is pronounced as 'Irm-hil-de' [ˈɪʁmˌhɪldə]. Between the syllables 'rm' and 'h', there is a distinct sound boundary that gives the name a special structure. The bright middle syllable ends softly, making Irmhilde sound powerful yet elegant - strong in character, tradition-conscious, and with a calm, dignified aura.

When is the name day of Irmhilde?

The name day of Irmhilde is celebrated on February 13, in memory of Irmhild of Kent.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the

Nicknames & pet names

Irm / Irmchen / Irmi / Irmie