Find out how popular the first name Neidelin has been for the last 1 years (from 2003 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Neidelin by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Neidelin is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Neidelin.

The history of the first name Neidelin

The name Neidelin is a variant of the German name Neidhart, which originated in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old High German elements "nid" meaning "zeal" or "envy," and "hart" meaning "brave" or "hardy." The name likely referred to someone with a zealous or envious nature who was also hardy or brave.

In the 12th century, a famous German lyric poet and singer known as Neidhart von Reuental (c. 1180-1250) became renowned for his satirical and humorous verses mocking the peasantry. His name contributed to the popularity and spread of the name Neidhart and its variants across German-speaking regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neidelin can be found in the 14th century chronicles of the German city of Nuremberg, where a nobleman named Neidelin von Reutlingen is mentioned as serving in the city's council in 1342.

In the 15th century, a German scholar and theologian named Neidelin Hardenberg (c. 1420-1492) gained prominence for his contributions to the study of canon law and his involvement in the Council of Basel, a significant event in the history of the Catholic Church.

During the 16th century, a German painter and engraver named Neidelin Reuelink (c. 1510-1567) became known for his intricate woodcut illustrations and his work in the Nuremberg tradition of printmaking.

Another notable figure with the name Neidelin was a Swiss military officer and diplomat named Neidelin von Wattenwyl (1569-1636), who served as a colonel in the Swiss Guard and played a role in the negotiations between the Catholic and Protestant cantons during the Thirty Years' War.

In the 17th century, a German composer and organist named Neidelin Hasse (1632-1701) made significant contributions to the development of sacred music, particularly in the city of Rostock, where he served as the director of music at the Marienkirche.

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