Irmtrud

Irmtrud is a feminine first name of German origin, rooted in Old High German. It can be translated as 'the Strong and all-Seeing', 'the exceedingly Mighty', and later also 'the all-encompassing Confidante'. The components that make up Irmtrud are irmin and trud.

What does the name Irmtrud mean?

The name Irmtrud, which originates from Old High German, roughly means 'the Strong and all-Seeing', 'the exceedingly Mighty', and 'the all-encompassing Confidante'. Originally, the name was composed of the elements irmin or irmen, meaning 'great and mighty', 'powerful', or 'all-encompassing', and trud, which stands for 'strong', 'the power', or 'the might'. Later, the second element was reinterpreted as trut for 'familiar' and 'dear'. There may also be a connection to the Germanic tribe of the Hermiones/Irmiones (Alemanni and Bavarians) or their deity. Variants of the name include Irmtraud and Irmtraut.

Where does the name Irmtrud come from?

Irmtrud is an Old High German feminine first name that means 'the Strong and all-Seeing'. The etymology refers to the Old High German elements irmin or irmen, meaning 'great and mighty', 'powerful', or 'all-encompassing', and trud, which stands for 'strong', 'power', or 'might'. In Middle High German, trud can also mean 'defensive', 'resilient', or strong, while trut in Old High German means 'familiar' and 'dear'. The language is German.

How do you pronounce Irmtrud?

The pronunciation of Irmtrud is two syllables and sounds compact. It is pronounced as 'Irm-trud' [ˈɪʁmtʁuːt], with the sounds being strongly contracted, creating a dense, block-like sound. The long U sound gives the second syllable a dark depth before the name concludes with a hard ending. Irmtrud thus conveys an impression of strictness and strength, appearing factual, steadfast, and radiating an unmistakable presence.

When is the name day of Irmtrud?

The name day for Irmtrud is celebrated on October 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Irmtrud is a rather rare first name. In 2009, it ranked 2,111th on the list of the most common female first names. The name had its best ranking in 2008, when it reached 1,636th place. Between 1930 and 2024, Irmtrud was used as a first name in Germany, with the name averaging 3rd place. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Irmi

Famous people

• Irmtrud Wojak (German historian)