Gotthilf

The first name Gotthilf, also known by the spelling Gotthelf, has its roots in the Pietism of the 17th and 18th centuries.

What does the name Gotthilf mean?

The name Gotthilf, or Gotthelf, derives from the Pietism era and carries the meaning 'God help!'. This represents a pious wish from parents for their child. Similar names include Ehregott, Fürchtegott, Glaubrecht, Gottgetreu, and Traugott.

Where does the name Gotthilf come from?

The first name Gotthilf has German origins and literally means 'God help!'. Its linguistic roots are in Old High German.

How do you pronounce Gotthilf?

The pronunciation of Gotthilf is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Gott-hilf' [ˈɡɔthɪlf]. The dark, short o sound at the beginning gives the name a compact, earthy foundation, while the doubling of the t makes the transition clearer. In the second syllable, the bright i provides a slight brightness, and the final f forms a sharply contoured closure. Thus, Gotthilf sounds strict and determined – firm in its tone with a rugged, historical note.

When is the name day of Gotthilf?

February 26

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Gotthilf ranks 14,948th in the official list of most common first names, where it is held by a total of 7 people. The distribution in Germany and Austria shows the following ratios: In Germany (3), Gotthilf is 66.7% prevalent in Baden-Württemberg and 33.3% in Hesse. In Austria (1), it is 100% represented in Styria, and in Switzerland (1), it is 100% in Solothurn.

Nicknames & pet names

Goofy / Gothi / Gott / Help / Hilfe

Famous people

• Christian Gotthilf Tag (German composer)
• Daniel Gotthilf Moldenhawer (Norwegian historian)
• Gotthilf August Francke (German theologian)
• Gotthilf Christian Reccard (German theologian)
• Gotthilf Fischer (conductor, composer (Fischer choirs))
• Gotthilf Heinrich Ludwig Hagen (German physicist)
• Gotthilf Heinrich Schnee (German writer)
• Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert (German physician)
• Gotthilf Ludwig Möckel (architect from Germany)
• Gotthilf Schenkel (theologian from Germany)
• Gotthilf Sellin (German writer)
• Gotthilf Theodor von Faber (German writer)
• Gotthilf Traugott Zachariae (German theologian)
• Gotthilf Treuer (poet from Germany)
• Gotthilf Vöhringer (German theologian)
• Gotthilf Wilhelm Schwartze (German physician)
• Johann Gotthilf Seliger (German theologian)
• Johann Gotthilf Ziegler (German composer)
• Karl Heinrich Gotthilf von Köstlin (German physician)
• Matthias Gotthilf Löschin (German historian)