Hartmut

The traditional German first name Hartmut carries the meanings 'the brave one' or 'of strong spirit'. It is composed of the Old High German components harti, meaning 'firm, hard, strong', and muot, meaning 'courage, disposition, spirit, mindset'.

What does the name Hartmut mean?

Hartmut is an old German first name that means 'the brave one' or 'of strong spirit'. The name consists of the Old High German words harti for 'firm, hard, strong' and muot for 'courage, disposition, spirit, mindset'. Hartmut was already known in the Middle Ages and is mentioned in the Kudrunlied. In Germany, the name was particularly popular in the mid-20th century but became less frequently given later. Variants of the name include Hardmut and Hartmuth.

Where does the name Hartmut come from?

The name Hartmut has Old High German roots and means 'of strong spirit' or 'the brave one'.

How do you pronounce Hartmut?

The pronunciation of the name Hartmut is clear and two-syllable. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Hart-moot' [ˈhaʁtmuːt], with the first syllable emphasized with a strong 't'. The long 'u' in the second syllable adds fullness to the sound, while the final 't' again provides stability. Hartmut sounds powerful and down-to-earth, with a clear and tradition-conscious note.

When is the name day of Hartmut?

The name day of Hartmut is celebrated on January 23 to commemorate Hartmut of St. Gallen, an abbot of the Benedictine monastery of St. Gallen from the 8th and 9th centuries.

Popularity

Hartmut was initially quite present as a male first name in Germany, consistently achieving good rankings between the early 1940s and the mid-1950s. Its peak was in 1945 with the 28th rank. After this time, however, the name disappeared from the rankings and played no significant role for many decades. It only reappeared sporadically in the 2010s, but no longer with the same frequency as before.

Nicknames & pet names

Hadi / Hannut / Harde / Hardi / Hardy / Harry / Harte / Harti / Hartwich / Harty / Mutschen

Famous people

• Friedrich Hartmut Dost (pediatrician and founder of pharmacokinetics)
• Hartmut Abendschein (writer from Germany)
• Hartmut Briesenick (German athlete)
• Hartmut Colden (architect from Germany)
• Hartmut Cyriacks (German playwright)
• Hartmut Ellrich (historian from Germany)
• Hartmut Engler (singer of PUR)
• Hartmut Geerken (German musician)
• Hartmut Gese (German theologian)
• Hartmut Günther (theologian from Germany)
• Hartmut Heidemann (football player from Germany)
• Hartmut Höcher (German footballer)
• Hartmut Kruger (handball player from Germany)
• Hartmut Krüger (German handball player)
• Hartmut Lange (German actor)
• Hartmut Löwe (German theologian)
• Hartmut Mehdorn (former railway chief)
• Hartmut Michel (chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1988)
• Hartmut Raguse (German theologian)
• Hartmut Reußwig (German composer)