Ermengarde

English

Etymology

Old English name reinforced by its Norman cognate, from the Germanic elements Proto-Germanic *ermunaz (“all,whole”) + *gardaz (“enclosure”), "strong protection". Cognate with the German saint's name Irmgard.

Proper noun

Ermengarde

1. (rare) A female given name.
   • 1905 Frances Hodgson Burnett, A Little Princess, Chapter 3:

     "What is your name?" asked Sara.

     "Ermengarde St. John."

     "My name is Sara Crewe. Yours is very pretty. It sounds like a story book."

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