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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Radegunde

Radegunde is a rare historical name of Germanic origin, closely associated with Saint Radegund of Thuringia. It sounds archaic, dignified, and distinctive. In the European tradition, however, it is strictly feminine; its classification as a boy's name does not correspond to documented gender usage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Radegunde
Spanish:
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Italian:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

An ancient name combining wise counsel with determination and strength in battle.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Staré germánske dvojčlenné meno utvorené z prvkov rād „rada, rozhodnutie“ a gund „boj“. Pôvodný význam možno vyložiť ako „rada v boji“ alebo „bojovná radkyňa“. Historicky ide o ženské meno.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Radegunde is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

RADEGUNDE

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

9 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
12 August
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť pri slovenskom čítaní: ra-de-gun-de.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Radegunde
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Radegundeho
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Radegrundemu
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Radegundeho
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Radegunde!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Radegrundem
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Radegrundem

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RadoRadkoRadinkoRadegundko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Radegunde
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Radegunde! Rado! Radko!

Test how Radegunde sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Radegunde Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:R.S.without dots:RS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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