Find out how popular the first name Hesher has been for the last 1 years (from 2016 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hesher by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hesher.

The history of the first name Hesher

The name Hesher is an anglicized variation of the German name Hessher, which itself is derived from the Old High German word "hessi," meaning a person from the Hesse region of central Germany. This region was home to the ancient Germanic tribe known as the Chatti, who inhabited the area during the Roman era.

The earliest recorded use of the name Hessher dates back to the 9th century, when it appeared in the Fulda Codex, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the Benedictine monastery in Fulda, Germany. In these texts, the name was often associated with individuals of noble or influential status within the Hessian territories.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Hesher was Hesher von Fulda (c. 810–876), a Benedictine monk and scholar who served as the head of the Fulda monastery during the Carolingian Renaissance. He was renowned for his contributions to the preservation and study of ancient texts, and his teachings influenced generations of scholars throughout Europe.

In the 12th century, a knight named Hesher von Mittelhessen (c. 1145–1211) gained recognition for his valor and military prowess during the Crusades. He was part of the German contingent that participated in the Third Crusade, led by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, and his exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time.

Another prominent figure was Hesher von Kassel (1521–1587), a Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation in the Hesse region. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and worked tirelessly to promote the Protestant faith, establishing several schools and churches throughout the region.

During the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named Hesher Schaffhausen (1542–1612) made his mark in the Free Imperial City of Schaffhausen, located in modern-day Switzerland. He was renowned for his successful trading ventures and philanthropic efforts, contributing generously to the construction of churches, hospitals, and other public institutions in the city.

In more recent centuries, the name Hesher has been less common, but a few notable individuals have borne it. Hesher Mühlheim (1846–1918) was a German historian and author who published several works on the history of the Hesse region, shedding light on the cultural and social traditions of his ancestral homeland.

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