Male Name
Lamprecht
ˈlam.pʁɛçt
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
archaic German
Ascendance of a Bookworm characters
rare German
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
56/100
classic140%
mature120%
formal120%
upper class140%
strong160%
rough120%
strange160%
complex140%
serious160%
Meaning & Etymology
Lamprecht is a German variant of the name Lambert, which originates from the Old High German name 'Landberht', composed of the elements 'land' meaning 'land' or 'territory' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. The name Lamprecht has been historically associated with individuals of notable significance, particularly in the context of German literature and history.
Etymology
Original Form:
Landberht
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Old High German 'Landberht' to 'Lambert' and later to its variant 'Lamprecht'.
Source:
Germanic languages