Einhard

The first name Einhard represents a modernized variant of Eginhard and is translated as 'the sword-strong' or 'the strong sword fighter'. Its roots lie in the Germanic name Agilhard, which is composed of the Old High German components agil for 'blade of a sword, sword tip' and harti for 'firm, hard, strong, determined'.

What does the name Einhard mean?

Einhard is a younger form of Eginhard and has the meaning 'the sword-strong' or 'the strong sword fighter'. The name originally comes from the Germanic name Agilhard, which is composed of the Old High German words agil for 'blade of a sword, sword tip' and harti for 'firm, hard, strong, determined'. A prominent bearer of this name was Saint Einhard, a Frankish scholar of the 8th and 9th centuries, who authored the biography of Charlemagne, the 'Vita Karoli Magni'. Nowadays, both Einhard and its older variants are rarely used as first names, while the Frisian short form Enno remains popular.

Where does the name Einhard come from?

Einhard is a masculine first name of Old High German origin and carries the meaning 'the sword-strong' or 'the strong sword fighter'. The Old High German

How do you pronounce Einhard?

The pronunciation of Einhard is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Ein-hard' [ˈaɪ̯n.haʁt]. The diphthong at the beginning gives the name a certain breadth and dynamism. The second syllable, which ends with an open 'a' and a strong final 't', places a strong accent. Einhard radiates a traditional and established aura - flexible at the beginning and steadfast at the end.

When is the name day of Einhard?

The name day of Einhard falls on March 14, the day of death of Saint Einhard.

Popularity

Einhard is currently a relatively rare first name and is hardly ever given. While its older variants receive little attention in modern naming, the Frisian short form Enno enjoys a certain popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Dreihard / Zweihard

Famous people

• Einhard Bezzel (German writer)