Ermengarde

English

Etymology

Old English name reinforced by its Norman cognate, from the Germanic elements Proto-Germanic *ermunaz (“all,whole”) + *gardaz (“enclosure”), "strong protection". Cognate with the German saint's name Irmgard.

Proper noun

Ermengarde

(rare) A female given name.
- 1905 Frances Hodgson Burnett, A Little Princess, Chapter 3:
  "What is your name?" asked Sara.
  
  "Ermengarde St. John."
  
  "My name is Sara Crewe. Yours is very pretty. It sounds like a story book."

Translations

female given name

German: Irmgard (de)

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