Volkard

Volkard is a masculine first name that is considered a newer variant of the name Volkhard. Its meanings include 'the strong one in the war band', 'the hard one from the people', or 'the strong of the people'.

What does the name Volkard mean?

The name Volkard is a younger form of Volkhard and means something like 'the strong one in the war band', 'the hard one from the people', or 'the strong of the people'. Its roots lie in Old High German and consist of the elements folc for 'the multitude', 'the war band', or 'the people' and harti or herti for 'hard', 'strong', 'sturdy', 'firm', or 'determined'. Other variants include Volkart, Volhard, Volkert, Folkhard, and Folkert.

Where does the name Volkard come from?

The name Volkard has its origins in Old High German and means among other things 'the strong one in the war band' or 'the strong of the people'. It is composed of the Old High German terms folc, which means 'the multitude', 'the war band', or 'the people', and harti or herti, which stands for 'hard', 'strong', 'sturdy', 'firm', or 'determined'. Language: German.

How do you pronounce Volkard?

The pronunciation of Volkard is powerful and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Vol-kard' [ˈfɔlkaʁt], with the consonant combination '-lk-' forming a compact and concise middle. The final sound on '-d' adds a determined accent. Volkard conveys an archaic and stable impression - a name with clear contours and a dense sound.

When is the name day of Volkard?

The name day for Volkard is celebrated on November 30.

Popularity

The first name Volkard is common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, it is particularly frequent in Saxony (100%). In Austria, it is popular in Burgenland and Salzburg (each 50%). In Switzerland, it is mainly found in the Jura and Ticino (each 50%). If your name is Volkard, we would be pleased if you could share your home region with us to expand our statistics.

Nicknames & pet names

Volki

Famous people

• Volkard von Neuburg (Bishop of Chur)