Imme

Imme is a female first name that serves as a short form for names beginning with the element 'Irm-'. This includes names like Irmgard, Irmhild, and Irmtraud.

What does the name Imme mean?

The name Imme is a diminutive for names that start with 'Irm-', such as Irmgard, Irmhild, or Irmtraud. Its translation is 'the all-encompassing', 'the great', and 'the divine'. The roots of the name lie in the Old High German term irmin or ermen, which means 'all-encompassing', 'overseeing everything', 'mighty', 'great', 'sublime', 'world', or 'earth'. The Germanic term irmina or ermana, which carries similar meanings, is also associated with the name. Furthermore, Imme is considered a short form of Immaculata, which derives from Inmaculada and means 'the immaculate'. This designation comes from the Latin immaculātus, which stands for 'unblemished', 'flawless', and 'pure'. The name is also linked to the tribal god of the Germanic Hermiones/Irmiones (Alemanni, Bavarians). Sometimes, Imme is interpreted as 'busy bee'. Other variants include Imma, Hemma, and Hema.

Where does the name Imme come from?

The origin of the name Imme is both Old High German and Latin, meaning 'the all-encompassing'. In Old High German, we find the terms irmin and ermen, which mean 'all-encompassing', 'overseeing everything', 'mighty', 'great', 'sublime', 'world', or 'earth'. In Germanic, irmina and ermana stand for similar meanings. The name is also derived from Inmaculada, which is reflected in the Latin immaculātus for 'unblemished', 'flawless', and 'pure'. The languages from which Imme originates are Frisian and Italian.

How do you pronounce Imme?

Imme is a two-syllable name that sounds soft. Its pronunciation 'Im-me' [ˈɪmə] creates a gentle emphasis in the middle due to the double 'm'. The short 'I' sound is bright and direct, while the unstressed, open '-e' at the end gives the name a pleasant lightness. This makes Imme sound quiet, friendly, and has a reserved, gentle, as well as Nordic touch.

When is the name day of Imme?

Imme celebrates her name day on January 31, April 19, June 27, September 9, and December 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Imme is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2009 at 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Imme has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,615th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,130th.

Nicknames & pet names

Immi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Imme Dros (writer from the Netherlands)
• Imme Hoefer-Purkhold (sculptor from Germany)