Victorious peace
Derived from the Germanic elements 'sigu' (victory) and 'frid' (peace). It is a legendary name in Germanic mythology, most famously borne by the dragon-slaying hero of the Nibelungenlied.
Less common today
Siegfried isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,343 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The legendary dragon-slaying hero of the Nibelungenlied and Wagner's Ring Cycle · Nibelungenlied
Renowned English poet and writer known for his anti-war poetry during WWI
German-American magician and entertainer, half of the duo Siegfried & Roy
The eccentric senior veterinary partner in the semi-autobiographical series · All Creatures Great and Small
Influential German writer of novels and short stories
German-Austrian inventor and automobile pioneer
