Helmut
HEL-moot
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
451
Peak Year
#20 in 1960
First Recorded
1913
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Germanic elements 'helm' (helmet) and 'mut' (spirit, courage), meaning "helmet of courage" or "bold protector."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Helmut Kohl
Former Chancellor of Germany, key figure in reunification.
Helmut Newton
German-Australian fashion photographer.
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