Irmgard
Meaning of Irmgard
Irmgard is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from Germany and carries a sense of strength and beauty. In German, it is pronounced as EERM-gahrt (/ˈɪʁm.ɡaʁt/). A variation of this name is Irmengard. While not very common, Irmgard has been used as a given name for girls in the past. According to data from New York, it had some popularity in the early 20th century, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 10 newborns per year during that time period. Despite its rarity, Irmgard has a rich history and associations that make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking an uncommon but meaningful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as EERM-gahrt (/ˈɪʁm.ɡaʁt/)
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Notable People Named Irmgard
| Irmgard Flügge-Lotz was a pioneering German-American mathematician and aerospace engineer known for her work in discontinuous automatic control theory and as the first female engineering professor at Stanford University. |
| Irmgard Keun was a German novelist known for her portrayals of women's lives and was recognized as a significant author of the late Weimar period and die Neue Sachlichkeit. |
| Irmgard Huber (1901–1983) was the head nurse at the Hadamar Killing Facility, a center for the secret sterilization and "involuntary euthanasia" program in Nazi Germany, where nearly 15,000 German citizens, including children, were murdered. |
| Irmgard Seefried was a renowned German soprano known for her performances in opera, sacred music, and lieder. |
| Irmgard Weitlaner-Johnson (1914–2011) was an American anthropologist known for her expertise in Mexican textiles and her studies in cultural anthropology and ethnographic textiles at the University of California, Berkeley. |
