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Origin: German

Meaning: Powerful in the law

Let baby stand proudly with a powerful name like Ewald. This Old German name is typically given to boys and means “powerful in the law.” It consists of ewa, meaning “law” or “custom,” and walt, meaning “power” or “authority.” Two 7th-century saints first bore this heavenly name, which has been in circulation ever since. They were brothers and were known as ‘Ewald the White’ and ‘Ewald the Black’ and are the patron saints of Cologne and Westphalia. Grant your little one the gift of this strong and unique name.