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Origin: German

Meaning: The virgin strong in faith; Strong maiden, courageous maiden; Holy deformed face

Vilgefortz is known for its masculine usage, thanks to the villainous mage in The Witcher series. This uncommon name stems from the Latin Vilgefortis, from the elements virgo and fortis, and is interpreted as “the virgin strong in faith,” “courageous maiden,” and “strong maiden.” Some also suggest it derives from the German hilge vartz, meaning “holy deformed face.” This name is immortalized in legend with its link to the folk saint, Wilgefortis, who vowed celibacy and prayed to look unattractive in order to avoid an unwanted marriage. Vilgefortz suits modern trends with its z-spelling without losing its medieval vibe.