Herward

The name Herward is an Old High German first name that consists of two parts and carries the meaning 'the guardian of the army'. It traces back to the Old High German words heri, meaning 'army' or 'warrior', and wart, which stands for 'guardian', 'protector', or 'watcher'. Variants of the name include Herwart and Herwarth.

What does the name Herward mean?

Herward is a two-part first name of Old High German origin, meaning 'the guardian of the army'. This name derives from the Old High German terms heri for 'army, warrior' and wart for 'guardian, protector, watcher'. Variations of the name include Herwart and Herwarth.

Where does the name Herward come from?

The name Herward comes from Old High German and is composed of the words heri, which means 'army' or 'warrior', and wart, which means 'guardian', 'protector', or 'watcher'. The name is rooted in Old German.

How do you pronounce Herward?

The pronunciation of Herward is two syllables as 'Her-ward' [ˈhɛʁvaʁt]. The name features a clear first syllable and a gentle second syllable that begins softly and ends firmly. This combination of softness and a solid conclusion gives Herward a harmonious tension. The sound of the name conveys dignity and determination.

Popularity

In Germany, Herward is a rather rare name. So far, it has never made it onto the German first name charts. In Austria, it reached its highest ranking at 544th place in the name charts in 1992. From 1984 to 2024, Herward was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 6,220th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this.

Nicknames & pet names

Herb / Herbi / Herby / Herwi

Famous people

• Herward Koppenhöfer (footballer)
• Herward Wieck (German handball coach)