Ebbe

Ebbe is a masculine given name used in Danish and German-speaking contexts. It is also found as a surname on rare occasions. In Denmark, Ebbe is typically used as an independent given name rather than a shortened form. The name is often linked to Germanic roots and is commonly associated with the elements eber, meaning boar, and hard, meaning brave, giving the sense “boar-brave” when interpreted through the traditional etymology of Eberhard, a related name.

In Danish and some German-speaking communities, Ebbe may be considered a diminutive or pet form of longer names, but it has long been established as a stand-alone name in its own right.

Geographic distribution and usage: Historically more common in Denmark and among northern German-speaking populations; today it is relatively rare in many countries but remains a recognized part of Nordic naming traditions.

Variations and related names: Ebba is the feminine form used in Scandinavian contexts, while Ebbe itself can appear in historical records and contemporary usage in northern Europe.

See also: Ebba, the feminine Scandinavian form, and Eberhard, a related Germanic name often cited in etymological discussions of Ebbe.