Sigfrid name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: Scandinavian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Old Norse and Danish
Pronunciation: s(i)-gf-rid
Meaning: Safety and Peace
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What does Sigfrid mean?

Mainly used in Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Old Norse, Scandinavian and Swedish unusual, Sigfrid means "Safety or Peace" has its origin in Germanic and Old High German is a gender insensitive name. Sigfrid is variant form of Sigfrøðr.

Sigfrøðr is form of Sigifrith. Sigfrid is a variation of famous Siegfried. Siegfried is German cognate of Sigifrith. Originated from Germanic and Old High German, Anomalous Siegfried, Siegfried means "Peace and Victory".

Sigfrid is Norwegian cognate of *Sigfríðr. Sigfrid is celebrated on August 22nd.

How do I pronounce Sigfrid?

The three syllabled name Sigfrid is commonly pronounced as s(i)-gf-rid. The other ways to say the name is sig-frid.

Variants of Sigfrid

Sigfrida, Siegfried, Sigfrøðr, Sigifrith, Fried, *Sigfríðr, Freeman

How popular is the name Sigfrid?

Sigfrid is an uncommon baby name in France, chances of it being still in use are very slim as it was last seen in 1981. Sigfrid is a rare baby name in United States and may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1919.

Sigfrid is a common name in Tanzania while somewhat familiar name in Germany and Brazil. At least, 2000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
191941685
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Sigfrid in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland1658251100

Here's what numbers has to say about Sigfrid

You are attentive to details and small things can annoy you because you know that they matter the most. When it comes to love, you easily get tired of being with one person only. Difficult times boost your self-confidence, especially when you are having an emotional breakdown and find the courage to make it through the day. You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. Injustice pisses you off.

Parents who liked Sigfrid, loved these names

  •  Pertti - Boy name Pertti is used primarily in Norwegian and Swedish. Pertti is Finnish form of Names Beginning with Pertt-;Pärtt-
  •  Rusi - Boy name Rusi is dominantly used in Norwegian and Danish. Rusi is Finnish equivalent of Prusi
  •  Vendel is form of Wendel in Nordic language
  • Sami 1 - Sami 1 is form of Sampo in Finnish language. Also Sami 1 is Finnish equivalent of Samu
  •  Lenart - Used primarily in Norwegian and Swedish, Lenart bestowed upon baby boys, Lenart means "Strong or Lion"

Famous people named Sigfrid

  • Sigfrid Edström, Swedish industrialist
  • Sigfrid Karg-Elert, German composer of considerable fame
  • Sigfrid of Sweden,
  • Sigfrid Lundberg, Swedish cyclist
  • Sigfrid Öberg, Swedish ice hockey player
  • Sigfrid Borgström is credited as writer of movie Landskamp

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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