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First name Herwig - Meaning, Origin and Rating

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Origin

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5. Oktober

Meaning

The male first name Herwig originates from Old High German and is composed of the words "heri" for "army" and "wig" for "battle". Therefore, Herwig means "warrior of the army" or "fighter". The name is mainly popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and has a long tradition. In Germanic mythology, Herwig is also the name of a hero who appears in many tales and legends.

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