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Name Origin

Siegfried is a Germanic name meaning 'victorious peace' or 'peaceful victory'. It is composed of two elements: 'sieg' meaning 'victory' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'. The name gained popularity through Germanic mythology, where Siegfried was a legendary hero known for his strength, courage, and slaying of the dragon Fafnir.

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Famous People

Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967)

Poet, soldier

Wrote about the horrors of World War I
Became a vocal critic of the war effort

Siegfried Wagner (1869-1930)

Composer, conductor

Son of composer Richard Wagner
Completed his father's opera 'Parsifal'

Siegfried Lenz (1926-2014)

Novelist, essayist

Recipient of the prestigious Georg Büchner Prize
Known for his novels exploring social and political themes

Similar Names

Sigfried Siegfrid Sigfrid

Sibling Names

Brunhilde

A classic pairing from Norse mythology, Brunhilde is Siegfried's legendary love interest and wife.

Gunther

Another figure from the Nibelungenlied, Gunther was Siegfried's ally and brother-in-law, adding a sense of kinship to the siblings' names.