Ermengard

German

"universal, whole, great"

Ermengard Origin and Meaning

The name Ermengard is a girl's name.

Ermengard is a strong feminine name with deep Germanic roots dating back to medieval Europe. Composed of the elements 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal' and 'gard' meaning 'enclosure' or 'protection,' it carries connotations of strength and security. The name was popular among nobility in the early Middle Ages, borne by several royal and aristocratic women including Ermengarde of Hesbaye, wife of Emperor Louis the Pious. Though rarely used in contemporary times, Ermengard possesses a distinctive historical gravitas and old-world charm. Its rarity today offers an opportunity for connection to European heritage while standing out from modern naming trends. The name can be shortened to more approachable nicknames like Emma, Ermen, or Garda.

Famous People Named Ermengard

• Ermengarde de Beaumont Queen Consort to William I of Scotland
• Ermengarde of Hesbaye Holy Roman Empress consort of Louis the Pious
• Ermengarde of Tours Holy Roman Empress consort of Lothair I
• Ermengarde Countess of Maine, first wife of Fulk V of Anjou

The name Ermengard in Pop Culture

• Ermengarde the Lady of Baldringham, Saxon character in Sir Walter Scott's historical novel The Betrothed (1825)
• Ermengarde Vandergelder character in play "The Matchmaker" and musical "Hello Dolly" by Thornton Wilder
• Ermengarde a character from Francis Hodgson Burnett's "A Little Princess"