Wiltrud

The first name Wiltrud is of female gender and is translated as 'the strong-willed' or 'the powerful with will.' In the Old High German period, the name also acquired the meaning 'the determined confidante.' Its roots lie in the Old High German language.

What does the name Wiltrud mean?

Wiltrud is a female first name associated with 'the strong-willed' and 'the powerful with will.' In the Old High German period, it was also interpreted as 'the determined confidante.' The name originally consists of the two elements willio for 'the will' or 'the determination' and trud for 'strong,' 'the power,' 'the strength,' or 'the might.' Later, a reinterpretation of the second part occurred, so that trut stood for 'trusted' and 'dear.' Variants include Wiltraud, Wiltraude, Wiltrut, Wiltrude, Willtrud, and Wiltraut. The name gained recognition through Wiltrud von Bergen, who lived in the 8th century and is known as the founder of the monastery in Bergen, abbess, and Benedictine.

Where does the name Wiltrud come from?

Wiltrud has its etymological roots in Old High German and means 'the strong-willed.' The composition comes from willio, which means 'the will' or 'the determination,' as well as trud, which can represent 'strong,' 'the power,' 'the strength,' or 'the might.' Alternatively, trut can also mean 'trusted' and 'dear.' The languages in which this name occurs are German and Low German.

How do you pronounce Wiltrud?

The pronunciation of Wiltrud is two syllables and compact. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Wil-trud' [ˈvɪltʁuːt]. The dense consonant cluster creates a closed sound structure. The long 'u' gives the name a calm depth, while the ending remains firm. Overall, Wiltrud conveys a concentrated and stable impression.

When is the name day of Wiltrud?

The name days for Wiltraud are January 6 (in honor of Wiltrud von Bergen), May 21 (in honor of Wiltrud von Ardei), and July 2 (in honor of Wiltrud von Hohenwart).

Popularity

In Germany, Wiltrud is considered a rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd in the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2010 with 2,348th place. From 2010 to 2024, Wiltrud was given as a first name in Germany about 20 times, placing it at 8,112th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Willi / Willu / Wilu

Famous people

• Wiltrud Drexel (Austrian alpine ski racer)
• Wiltrud Fuchs (German musician)
• Wiltrud Gieseke (writer from Germany)
• Wiltrud Probst (former tennis player)
• Wiltrud Topic-Mersmann (Austrian art historian)
• Wiltrud Urselmann (former swimmer)
• Wiltrud von Bergen ( (* 10th century) founder of a monastery, abbess, and Benedictine)