Waldeck
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Waldeck
Waldeck derives from Old High German elements "wald" (forest) and "eck" (corner or edge), meaning "forest corner" or "corner of the forest." The name originates from the German region of Waldeck and is primarily used in German-speaking cultures, with notable historical significance as the name of a German noble house and territory that existed from medieval times through the 19th century.
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Etymology
Waldeck derives from Old High German elements "wald" (forest) and "eck" (corner or edge), meaning "forest corner" or "corner of the forest." The name originates from the German region of Waldeck and is primarily used in German-speaking cultures, with notable historical significance as the name of a German noble house and territory that existed from medieval times through the 19th century.
Waldeck currently ranks #1,467 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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