What is the origin of the name Irmgard?

Irmgard is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Irmgard?

Irmgard is pronounced IRM-gahrd.

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GirlGermanic

Irmgard

IRM-gahrd

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

469

Peak Year

#28 in 1930

First Recorded

1901

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Germanic elements 'irmin,' meaning 'whole' or 'great,' and 'gard,' meaning 'enclosure' or 'protection'.

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Irma Irmi Gardy

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Irma Irmi Gardy

Spelling Variations

Irmgardt Irmgart Irmegard

Similar Names

Matilda Brunhilda Adelheid Hildegard

Personality Traits

StrongReliableProtectiveWise

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