Male Name
Utz
ˈʊt͡s
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
33/100
informal120%
common100%
strong100%
rough120%
strange140%
simple65%
Meaning & Etymology
Utz is a diminutive form of the name Ulrich, which is of Old High German origin. The name Ulrich itself is derived from the elements 'uodal', meaning 'heritage' or 'estate', and 'ric', meaning 'power' or 'ruler'. Thus, Utz carries connotations of heritage and power, often associated with leadership and nobility.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ulrich
Evolution:
The name Ulrich evolved from Old High German to modern German and other European languages. The diminutive form Utz became popular in German-speaking regions as a familiar or affectionate version of U...
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics studies.