Ortrun

Ortrun is a traditional German first name for girls. Its meaning can be understood as 'the mistress of weapons', 'the one who knows the secret of the sword', or freely translated as 'the goddess of war'.

What does the name Ortrun mean?

The name Ortrun has its origins in the old German language. It is directly translated as 'the mistress of weapons', 'the one who knows the secret of the sword', or freely as 'the goddess of war'. The composition comes from two Old High German terms: ort, meaning 'the (weapon) tip' or 'the sword tip', and runa, which can be translated as 'the secret', 'the magic', 'the secret sign', 'the secret counsel', or 'the rune'. The name gained recognition through the Gudrun saga, where Ortrun is the sister of Hartmut.

Where does the name Ortrun come from?

The name Ortrun is a female first name that originates from Old High German and carries the meaning 'the mistress of weapons'. The word parts are composed of ort, meaning 'the (weapon) tip' or 'the sword tip', and runa, which refers to 'the secret', 'the magic', 'the secret sign', 'the secret counsel', or 'the rune'. This origin is rooted in the German language.

How do you pronounce Ortrun?

The pronunciation of Ortrun is two syllables and sounds somewhat softer than that of Ortrud. The name is pronounced as 'Or-trun' [ˈɔʁtʁuːn]. The dark sound of 'Or' has a sonorous depth. The consonant combination '-rtr-' creates a distinctive middle with clear articulation. The final '-run' is articulated softer and more open due to the nasal 'n' than a hard final sound. This creates a harmonious balance between strength and gentleness, making the name down-to-earth yet characterful.

When is the name day of Ortrun?

The name day for Ortrun is celebrated on June 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Ortrun is considered a rare first name. It has never occupied a place in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best placement in 1986 at 440th place in the first name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Ortrun was given as a first name in Austria less than 10 times, placing it at 4,053rd. In the last ten years, the name has not been given to newborns there.

Nicknames & pet names

Orschel / Orthi / Otti

Famous people

• Ortrun Enderlein (rower)
• Ortrun Schulz (German philosopher)
• Ortrun Wenkel (opera singer from Germany)