Lagertha

The female first name Lagertha is a newer variant of the name Lathgertha, which is a Latinized form of the Old Norse Hlaðgerðr. The meaning of the name is 'the protector with headgear.'

What does the name Lagertha mean?

The name Lagertha is a younger form of Lathgertha, which is a Latinized version of Hlaðgerðr. It translates to 'the protector with headgear.' Its origins can be found in Old Norse, consisting of the terms hlaða for 'to weave' or 'to braid' and hlað for 'to plait' or 'headgear' (made of lace) and garðr for 'fence,' 'enclosure,' or 'protection.' In mythology, Lagertha is described as a Viking shieldmaiden from Norway and is said to have been the first wife of the well-known Viking Ragnar Lodbrok.

Where does the name Lagertha come from?

The first name Lagertha has its roots in Old Norse and means 'the protector with headgear.' The components of the word come from Old Norse: hlaða means 'to weave' or 'to braid,' while hlað means 'to plait' or 'headgear' (made of lace). Garðr stands for 'fence,' 'enclosure,' or 'protection.' This name is common in Danish and Norwegian languages.

How do you pronounce Lagertha?

Lagertha is pronounced approximately 'Lah-ger-tha.'

Popularity

In Germany, Lagertha is a relatively common first name. In 2023, it ranks 3,880th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2015, when it reached 2,154th place. Over the past ten years, Lagertha has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,573rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,405th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gerthi / Lagi

Famous people

• Lagertha (character from the series 'Vikings')