Irmtraud

Irmtraud belongs to the traditional German girl names. The name has the meanings "the mighty strong", "the powerful", and "the all-encompassing confidante".

What does the name Irmtraud mean?

Irmtraud is one of the traditional German girl names. Its meanings include "the mighty strong", "the powerful", and "the all-encompassing confidante". The name has its origins in Old High German. Etymologically, the name is composed of the parts irmin or irmen, meaning "great and powerful", "mighty" or "all-encompassing", and trud, meaning "strong", "power" or "might". Later, the second element was reinterpreted as trut, meaning "familiar" and "dear". The first word element may also refer to the Germanic tribe of the Hermiones/Irmiones (Alemanni and Bavarians) or their tribal god. Variants of the name include Irmtraut and Irmtrud. A well-known bearer of the name is the German writer Irmtraud Morgner.

Where does the name Irmtraud come from?

The etymology of Irmtraud is Old High German and means "the mighty strong". The composition consists of irmin or irmen, meaning "great and powerful", "mighty" or "all-encompassing", and trud, meaning "strong", "power", "strength", "might" or "force". The Middle High German trud can also mean "defensive", "resilient" or "strong", while trut in Old High German means "familiar" or "dear". The name is common in the German language.

How do you pronounce Irmtraud?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Irmtraud is two syllables and strongly concentrated. The name is pronounced as "Irm-traud" [ˈɪʁmtʁaʊt], with the close consonants creating a powerful sound structure. The diphthong "-aud" brings a breadth to the second syllable before the distinctive ending sound concludes the name. Irmtraud thus conveys an impression of determination and robustness – character strong, down-to-earth, and with a distinctive presence.

When is the name day of Irmtraud?

The name day for Irmtraud is celebrated on October 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Irmtraud is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. In the past ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Irmtraud can be seen in the name charts of other countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Irmchen / Irmele / Irmi / Irmin / Traude / Traudel / Traudl

Famous people

• Irmtraud Götz von Olenhusen (German historian)
• Irmtraud Morgner (author)
• Irmtraud Ohme (sculptor from Germany)
• Irmtraud Richardson (German television presenter)
• Irmtraud Tarr (German writer)