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Name Origin

Hartwig is a German masculine given name. It is composed of two elements: 'hart' meaning 'strong' or 'hardy', and 'wig' which is a shortened form of 'Wigbert' meaning 'battle-bright'. Therefore, the name Hartwig traditionally means 'strong in battle' or 'brave warrior'.

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Famous People

Hartwig Gauder (1938-)

German footballer

Played for Borussia Dortmund
Won the German championship in 1963

Hartwig Fischer (1942-)

German chemist

Professor of chemistry at the University of Leipzig
Known for his research on organometallic compounds

Sibling Names

Wilhelmina

Both names are of German origin and have a classic, elegant feel.

Greta

Greta shares the Germanic roots with Hartwig and has a similar strong yet approachable sound.

Magnus

A powerful name of Scandinavian origin, Magnus complements Hartwig's solid Germanic feel.