Find out how popular the first name Eiler has been for the last 1 years (from 2013 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eiler by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Eiler is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eiler.

The history of the first name Eiler

The given name Eiler is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variant of the name Eiler or Eyler, which itself is derived from the Germanic personal name Agil, meaning "blade" or "sword."

In the early medieval period, the name Eiler was most commonly found in the regions of present-day Germany and Switzerland. Some linguistic scholars suggest that the name may have been influenced by the Old High German word "eigil," meaning "sword" or "dagger."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eiler comes from a 12th-century German chronicle, where it is mentioned as the name of a knight from the Rhineland region. However, the name's origins can likely be traced back even further, to the early Germanic tribes that inhabited central and western Europe.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eiler. One of the most prominent was Eiler Tönsberg (1583-1636), a Norwegian military officer and landowner who played a significant role in the Kalmar War between Denmark-Norway and Sweden. Another notable figure was Eiler Hagerup (1836-1899), a Norwegian jurist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1888 to 1889 and again from 1895 to 1898.

In the world of academia, Eiler Rasmussen Hille (1894-1980) was a renowned Norwegian-American mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of differential equations. The name Eiler has also been associated with the arts, as evidenced by Eiler Iselin (1869-1954), a Swiss-American artist and illustrator whose works were widely exhibited in the early 20th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was Eiler Carlsen Ditlevsen Krag (1813-1889), a Danish painter and artist who specialized in landscape and maritime scenes. His works are part of the collections of several renowned museums, including the National Gallery of Denmark.

While the name Eiler may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic peoples and their influence on the linguistic landscape of Europe.

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