Sigmund

Updated: June 9, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

When you hear the name Sigmund, you may initially think of Sigmund Freud. This baby name has a much deeper history, originating in the “Volsungasaga” from Norse mythology. As of 2021, Sigmund is only on the top 14,000 list.

Meaning of the name Sigmund:

German: victorious protector
Norse: victorious protector

Origin of the name Sigmund:

Sigmund comes from two German words, “sigu” and “mund.” It draws some inspiration from Old Norse elements also, including “sigr” and “mundr.” Sigmund became popular because of a hero in the Norse “Volsungasaga.” He was the father of Sigurd and bearer of Gram. Sigmund Freud helped to spread this title around the world in the nineteenth century.

Symbolism of the name Sigmund:

The baby name Sigmund comes from two similar languages. In German, it is a combination of “sigu” and “mund.” “Sigu” means “victory,” and “mund translates to “protector.” In the Old Norse language, Sigmund comes from “sigr” and “mundr.” “Sigr” translates to “victory,” and “mundr” means “protector.”

Style of the name Sigmund:

Traditional

Gender of the name Sigmund:

Sigmund is a formal name for boys.

Pronunciation of the name Sigmund:

SIG-mund

Number of syllables in the name Sigmund:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Sigmund:

Sigmund feels formal and mature. It is a vintage baby name for boys.

Alternative spellings for the name Sigmund:

Sigmunde
Sygmund
Sygmunde
Sigmunnd
Sygmunnd

Nicknames for the name Sigmund:

Sig
Siggy
Siggue
Mund
Mundie
Mundy
Zigg
Ziggy

Popularity of the name Sigmund:

Sigmund was first a top 1,000 baby name in 1904 at rank 805. It only stayed on the Social Security Popularity Index until 1926 at number 979. Sigmund ranked highest in 1912 at 431. As of 2021, this baby name is a top 14,000 option at rank 13,527.