Eilert

Eilert is a form of the name Eilhard, which is mainly used in Low German and Scandinavian regions. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the hard sword' or 'the strong swordsman'. This goes back to the Old High German terms agil, which means 'sword edge' or 'point', and harti, which stands for 'firm, strong or determined'.

What does the name Eilert mean?

Eilert is a Low German and Scandinavian variant of Eilhard, which in turn is derived from Agilhard. The meaning of the name includes 'the hard sword' as well as 'the strong swordsman'. This meaning is based on the Old High German words agil for 'sword edge, point' and harti, which means 'firm, hard, strong, determined'.

Where does the name Eilert come from?

The name Eilert has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning 'the hard sword' or 'the strong swordsman'. The word parts come from Old High German: agil stands for 'sword edge, point' and harti means 'firm, hard, strong, determined'. The name is used in several languages, including Danish, German, Frisian, Low German, Norwegian, Swedish, and other Scandinavian languages.

How do you pronounce Eilert?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Eilert: It is pronounced as two syllables 'Ei-lert' [ˈaɪ̯.lɐt]. The diphthong 'ei' at the beginning gives the name a dynamic and open sound, while the 'l' gently transitions into the second syllable. The reduced final syllable with a clear ending 't' adds a concise accent. Eilert conveys a North German and matter-of-fact impression - lively at the beginning and structured as well as reliable at the end.

Popularity

Eilert is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2019, it reached the 3,920th place on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, placing it at the 8,008th position in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Eilert ranks 9,767th. The global popularity and frequency of Eilert is also reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Eili

Famous people

• Eilert Christian Brodtkorb Christie (Norwegian architect)
• Eilert Dahl (Norwegian skier)
• Eilert Eilertsen (Norwegian football player)
• Eilert Falch-Lund (sailor)
• Eilert Herms (theologian)
• Eilert Kummer (German fencer)
• Eilert Maatta (ice hockey player from the USA)
• Eilert Määttä (ice hockey player from Sweden)
• Eilert Mähler (Swedish ski jumper)
• Eilert Pilarm (musician from Sweden)
• Eilert Sundt (theologian from Norway)
• Jon Eilert Bogseth (Norwegian ski jumper)