Siegfried

Meaning & origin

The first name Siegfried comes from Old High German and is composed of the words "sieg" for "victory" and "fridu" for "peace". Therefore, the name means "victorious peace fighter". In Germanic mythology, Siegfried is a hero who defeats the dragon Fafnir and thus gains the treasure of the Nibelungs. The name Siegfried is particularly common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and is often perceived as a strong and brave name.

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Famous people with the first name Siegfried

• Siegfried & Roy Person
• Siegfried Sassoon British poet and storyteller

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