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Fürchtegott
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The first name Fürchtegott belongs to the male name group and has its roots in Pietism of the 17th and 18th centuries.
What does the name Fürchtegott mean?
Fürchtegott literally means 'Fear God!' and reflects the devout wish of the parents for their child. Related pietistic names from this era include Ehregott, Gotthilf, Gottlob, and Traugott.
Where does the name Fürchtegott come from?
The name Fürchtegott is of German origin and means 'Fear God!'.
How do you pronounce Fürchtegott?
The sound quality and pronunciation of Fürchtegott: The name is three to four syllables long and has a distinctive sound. It is pronounced as 'Fürch-te-gott' [ˈfʏʁçtəɡɔt] and begins with a rounded Ü sound, giving the name a pronounced note. The dense arrangement of consonants in the middle and the dark 'o' in the last syllable create a weighty feeling. Thus, Fürchtegott appears compelling and meaningful - clearly articulated and with a strong resonance.
Popularity
In Germany, Fürchtegott is among the less common first names. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2013, at 3,619th place. From 2010 to 2024, Fürchtegott was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 7,742nd. In the last ten years, no newborns have been named this.
Nicknames & pet names
Faggot / Fagott / Feargod / Feelgood / Fruchtzwerg / Fruit / Früchtchen / Früchtebrot / Früchtetee / Fuddel / Fulano / Furkan / Fury / Furzibär / Fuzzy / Füdli / Fügo / Fürchtebudda / Fürchti / Gott / Gottie / Jesus / Tigo
Famous people
- Albrecht Fürchtegott Schultheiss (German illustrator)
- August Fürchtegott Winkler (*1770) German metallurgist
- Christian August Fürchtegott Hayner (doctor from Germany)
- Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (writer 1715 - 1769)
- Christian Heinrich Fürchtegott Mörlin (German poet)
- Ferdinand Fürchtegott Huber (*1791) Swiss composer
- Fürchtegott von Nordenflycht (*1752) German mining engineer
- Fürchtegott Wilhelm Otto (jurist, court director, and senator)
- Jakob Fürchtegott Dielmann (*1809) German landscape painter
- Philipp Fürchtegott Reemtsma (*1893) German cigarette manufacturer
Frequently asked questions about the name Fürchtegott
What does the name Fürchtegott mean?
The name Fürchtegott literally means 'Fear God!' and expresses the devout wish of the parents for their child.
Where does the name Fürchtegott come from?
The name has German roots and is anchored in Old German.
How popular is the name Fürchtegott?
Fürchtegott is a rather rare name and is seldom given nowadays, making it a special choice.