Egmond

Egmond is a Low German variant of the older name Agimund, which carries the meaning 'the protective sword' or 'the protective sword bearer'. It is composed of the Old High German elements agil, meaning 'sword edge' or 'tip', and mund, meaning 'hand' or 'protection'.

What does the name Egmond mean?

The name Egmond, as a Low German form of Agimund, means 'the protective sword' or 'the protective sword bearer'. This derivation comes from the Old High German words agil for 'sword edge, tip' and mund for 'hand, protection'.

Where does the name Egmond come from?

Egmond is a male first name of Old High German origin, meaning 'the protective sword' or 'the protective sword bearer'. It is composed of the Old High German words: agil = sword edge, tip and mund = hand, protection. The languages are Old German and Low German.

How do you pronounce Egmond?

The name Egmond is pronounced as two syllables: 'Eg-mond' [ˈeːg.mɔnt]. The long 'e' at the beginning gives it a brighter sound, while the second syllable with the dark 'o' sounds more compact. The strong final 't' gives the name a clear and definite accent. Egmond conveys an impression of tradition and steadfastness, is clearly structured, and radiates a calm authority with a slight noble touch.

Popularity

In Switzerland, Egmond ranks 24,436th on the official list of most common first names and is held by a total of 3 people. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that Egmond is common in certain regions. In Germany, 33.3% of bearers are found in Bavaria and 66.7% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In Switzerland, 50% are in the cantons of Jura and Nidwalden. Unfortunately, there are no statistical data available for Austria yet.

Nicknames & pet names

Eggi / Egi