The nameWerner
Werner is a Germanic boy's name, mostly given in France in the first half of the 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic warin, "to protect", and heri, "army".
Origin
Germanic, very common in Germany.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century, Werner peaked in the early 1940s, then became very rare.
Famous people named Werner
- Werner Heisenberg, German physicist
Popularity of the name Werner
Werner in France
1943peak year (70 births)
1,200babies named Werner in France since 1900
Werner was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 255 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Werner. Half of all babies named Werner in France were born before 1943, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Werner mean?
From the Germanic warin, "to protect", and heri, "army".
What is the origin of the name Werner?
Germanic, very common in Germany.
Is Werner a girl's or a boy's name?
Werner is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Werner?
Werner Heisenberg, German physicist.