Gottgetreu

The first name Gottgetreu originates from the time of Pietism in the 17th and 18th centuries and is used as a male first name.

What does the name Gottgetreu mean?

Gottgetreu is a male first name that can be literally interpreted as 'Be faithful to God!'. This expression represents a pious wish of the parents for their child. Similar names include Ehregott, Fürchtegott, Glaubrecht, and Traugott.

Where does the name Gottgetreu come from?

The name Gottgetreu has its roots in German and means 'Be faithful to God!'. Its linguistic origin is Old German.

How do you pronounce Gottgetreu?

The pronunciation of Gottgetreu is three syllables and is articulated as 'Gott-ge-treu' [ˈɡɔtɡəˌtʁɔʏ̯]. The name begins powerfully and compactly, while the middle syllable has a connecting, rhythmically restrained effect. The diphthong sequence 'eu' at the end creates a wide, sonorous expression. Thus, Gottgetreu appears pathetically and meaningfully – serious at the beginning, broad and almost solemn in the conclusion.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the name Gottgetreu is distributed as follows: In Germany, it is 50% found in Lower Saxony and 50% in Thuringia. In Austria, it has a distribution of 100% in Vienna. In Switzerland, it can be found 33.3% in Aargau, Jura, and Zug. If you are named Gottgetreu, we would appreciate it if you could share your home region with us to expand our statistics.

Nicknames & pet names

Fürchtegott / Gotthold / Gottlieb / Traugott