Eilert
Eilert m
Frisian and
Scandinavian: from an old
Germanic personal name composed of the elements
eg(il) edge, point (of a sword) +
hard hardy, brave, strong (cf.
ECKEHARD (SEE
Eckehard)). The name is now also quite commonly used in
Scandinavia, where it was taken in the 17th century.
First names dictionary.
2012.