Irmgard

German

"universal, whole, great"

Irmgard Origin and Meaning

The name Irmgard is a girl's name.

Irmgard is a traditional Germanic female name with deep historical roots. It combines the elements 'irmin' meaning 'universal' or 'whole' and 'gard' meaning 'enclosure' or 'protection'. Popular throughout medieval Germany, Irmgard was carried by several notable noble women, including Saint Irmgard of Chiemsee, an 11th-century Bavarian princess. The name experienced a decline during the 20th century but maintains cultural significance in German-speaking regions. While uncommon in English-speaking countries today, Irmgard represents a connection to Germanic heritage and carries an air of classical dignity and strength.

Famous People Named Irmgard

• Irmgard Keun German novelist
• Irmgard Seefried German operatic soprano
• Irmgard Trojer Italian Olympic hurdler
• Irmgard Flügge Lotz, German engineer
• Irmgard Countess of Berg as wife of Henry IV, Duke of Limburg and Count of Berg
• Irmgard Julinka Wagner Baroness von Wehrborn; wife of Prince Alfred of Lippe Weissenfeld
• Armgard Kunigunde Alharda Agnes Oda von Cramm mother of Bernhard of Lippe,Biesterfeld, Prince consort of the Netherlands
• Armgard (or Irmgard) Countess of Rietberg