Irmgard name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: i-rmga-rd
Meaning: Universal, Fence, Enclosure, Protection, Large and Garden
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What does Irmgard mean?

Irmgard means Universal, Fence, Enclosure, Protection, Large or Garden has its origin in Germanic and Old High German which is used commonly in Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish and German is aimed at baby girls.

Irmgard is a shortened form of Irmingard. Also Irmingard is a variant spelling of IRM;GERD. Uncommon Irmingard came from Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Irmingard is "Large, Irmin Meaning Whole Immense Universal + Ermen Whole Immense Universal + Gard Fence Enclosure Protection and Whole Enclosure".

How do I pronounce Irmgard?

The three syllabled name Irmgard is pronounced, i-rmga-rd. It can also be pronounced as ir(m)-gard.

Variants of Irmgard

Irmengard, Irmingard, Armgard, Irmgaard, Irmi, Armgardt, Irma

How popular is the name Irmgard?

Irmgard is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1901 and was last seen in 1962, during its 38 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 1930, it ranked 1461st when 28 girls were named Irmgard. Over 469 babies in United States have been named Irmgard. The given name is an uncommon baby name in France, where it last appeared in 1958 after 34 years of use since 1901.

There are over 255 babies that have been given the name Irmgard in France.

However things change on global perspective, Irmgard is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 300 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Austria. As per our estimate, over 390000 babies have been bestowed Irmgard around the globe.

YearRankBirths
196258576
195653266
195350416
194852445
194346915
1941239813
1939203816
1938273010
1937231713
1936187317
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Irmgard in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands559884645
Finland000101
Sweden559137233
Norway559621
Denmark50940

Numerological aspects of Irmgard

You like people too but prefer your solitude. Greater knowledge and truth drive you to explore constantly. Having letter I as your first vowel represents your elegance, impulsive attitude, big heart, and gentle soul. You are unique and born to stand out. You want to help others and leave an impression. You love to help the people you care for. The law of attraction is something you admire and use when it comes to achieving your goals.

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  •  Eléonore - Used specifically in Finnish and Swedish noteworthy, Eléonore means "Foreign or Wealth or Honor" has its roots in Old Provençal and Celtic is used as a baby girl name
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  •  Django - Especially used in Finnish, Danish and German unheard-of, Django is originated from Hebrew, meaning of Django is "Yahweh is Gracious" is a boy name

Sibling Names for Irmgard

Choosing a name for your baby can be an overwhelming task. If you've decided on the unique name "Irmgard", you might be looking for some inspiration when it comes to sibling names. Here are some suggestions that complement the unconventional yet beautiful name of "Irmgard".

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Famous people named Irmgard

  • Irmgard Keun, German novelist
  • Irmgard Seefried, distinguished German soprano
  • Irmgard of Berg, child of Adolf VI count of Berg and Berta von Sayn
  • Irmgard Huber,
  • Irmgard Flügge-Lotz, German-American mathematician, aerospace engineer
  • Irmgard Möller, former member of the German militant group the Red Army Faction
  • Irmgard Bern is notable for her acting in movie Die Br�der Karamasoff
  • Irmgard Willers portrayed pivotal role of Agnes in 1933 biography movie Hans Westmar.
  • In 1921 film, Malchen, die Unschuld vom Lande - Humoristischer Lehrfilm über die Gesundheitspflege des täglichen Lebens, Irmgard Foß characterized Dr. Frank's Frau.
  • In 1925, Irmgard Reinwald characterized the role of Tilly in flick ...und es lockt ein Ruf aus sündiger Welt.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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