Hermann

Hermann is a traditional German first name, meaning 'the army man' or 'the war leader'. The name is composed of the Old High German elements heri, meaning 'army' or 'warrior', and man, which stands for 'man'.

What does the name Hermann mean?

Hermann is a historically grown German first name meaning 'the army man' or 'the war leader'. The name, which consists of two Old High German words - heri for 'army' or 'warrior' and man for 'man' - was already common in the Middle Ages. It became particularly popular in the 19th century. Until the mid-20th century, the name was frequently encountered, but it has increasingly fallen out of fashion since then. Despite a trend towards Old German first names, Hermann has been rarely given in Germany since the end of the 20th century. A less common spelling is Herrmann. German variants include Harmen, Harm, Harms, Herms, and Hermo. International forms of the name are Armand (French), Armando (Spanish, Italian), Ermanno, Ermino (Italian), and Herman (Dutch, English, Swedish). The female equivalent is Hermine.

Where does the name Hermann come from?

The origin of the name Hermann is of Old High German nature and means 'the army man' or 'the war leader'.

How do you pronounce Hermann?

The pronunciation of the name Hermann is two syllables and clearly stressed. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Her-mann' [ˈhɛʁman]. The doubling of the 'n' provides a certain rhythmic intensity. The open vowels give the name a clear tone color, while the consonant structure conveys stability. Hermann radiates strength and tradition - it appears dignified, firm, and present.

When is the name day of Hermann?

The name day for Hermann is celebrated on the following days: May 21, July 31, August 6, September 24, and December 28.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Hermann was among the most common first names in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It reached the top 10 multiple times, including 2nd place in 1891 and 1900, as well as 5th place in 1893. From 1893 to 1909, it was almost continuously among the top 10 and counted among the most popular first names. Hermann remained very much in demand in the first half of the 20th century.

Nicknames & pet names

Hebo / Hemme / Hemmi / Heri / Herm / Herma / Hermanji / Hermannik / Hermannowic / Hermannson / Hermchen / Hermi / Hermii / Herminator / Hermsn / Hermänndl / Herr Mann / Herrmanian / Hoermi / Hörman the German / Hörmen / Hörmi / Mann / Menne / Mäni / Männi

Similar first names

Herrmann

Famous people

• Dino Hermann (mascot of HSV)
• Fritz Hermann Hinz-Fabricius (British singer)
• Hans Hermann (actor from Switzerland)
• Hermann 'Tiger' Gerland (famous Bundesliga footballer and coach)
• Hermann (lat. Arminius) (Cheruscan prince, victor of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest)
• Hermann August Jacques Gruson (inventor & scientist)
• Hermann Breuer (American jazz musician)
• Hermann Cohn (famous physician)
• Hermann Crusius (German writer)
• Hermann the Etruscan (famous figure from antiquity)
• Hermann Emil Fischer (Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry)
• Hermann Erbel (Herman Rarebell), German musician (drummer of the Scorpions from 1977 to 1996)
• Hermann Friedrich Christian Lautensach (German geographer)
• Hermann Fühner (German physician)
• Hermann Fürst von Pückler-Muskau (German writer, landscape artist)
• Hermann Garrn (footballer from Germany)
• Hermann Giefer (Bavarian actor)
• Hermann Göring (politician and commander of the German Luftwaffe in World War II, staunch Nazi and convicted war criminal)
• Hermann Große-Berg (German theater actor)
• Hermann Gutzmann (German physician)