Eckhard

The male first name Eckhard represents a variant of the old name Ekkehard and means 'the sword-strong'. The origin of the name lies in Old High German, where 'ekka' stands for 'sword edge, tip, corner' and 'harti' for 'firm, hard, strong'. Various spellings include Eckard, Eckardt, Eckart, Eckat, Eckehard, Eckehardt, Eckehart, Eckert, Eckhardt, Eckhart, Eggert, Eghard, Ekard, Ekardt, Ekart, Ekehard, Ekehardt, Ekehart, Ekhard, Ekhardt, Ekhart, Ekkard, Ekkardt, Ekkart, Ekkehard, Ekkehardt, Ekkehart, Ekkhard, Ekkhart, and Ekkhardt.

What does the name Eckhard mean?

Eckhard is a masculine form of the old name Ekkehard, which means 'the sword-strong'. The name is made up of the Old High German words 'ekka' for 'sword edge, tip, corner' and 'harti' for 'firm, hard, strong'. In the 20th century, the spelling 'Eckhard' along with 'Eckart' was the most commonly used form of this name.

Where does the name Eckhard come from?

The origin of the name Eckhard lies in Old High German, where it is known as a masculine first name and carries the meaning 'the sword-strong'.

How do you pronounce Eckhard?

The pronunciation of Eckhard is two syllables and characterized by many consonants. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Eck-hard' [ˈɛkhaʁt]. It begins with an open vowel, followed by the hard connection '-ckh'. The dense sound and the final 't' give the name a certain firmness. Eckhard has a robust sound and conveys an impression of tradition, stability, and clear contours.

When is the name day of Eckhard?

The name day of Eckhard is celebrated on June 28.

Popularity

Eckhard was only prominently visible as a male first name in Germany during a short historical phase. In the late 1930s and early 1940s, the name reached a remarkable position in the first name statistics, ranking 36th in 1939, before disappearing from the records again.

Nicknames & pet names

Eci / Ecke / Ecki / Ecko / Ecky / Ekki

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