Meaning & History
Mannes is a Dutch short form of Hermannus.
The name derives ultimately from the Old Germanic elements heri "army" and man "person, man", giving the meaning "army man". The fully related names in the chain—Hermannus, Hermanus, and Herman—trace the name's evolution through Latinized and vernacular adaptations. In the Netherlands, the baptismal or legal form was often the Latin Hermanus or Hermannus, while the familiar or everyday form was shortened to Mannes. It is a typical example of Dutch onomastic practice, using a formal given name officially but calling someone by a pet form in daily life.
The name is relatively rare as a given name, with its most notable bearer being Mannes Francken (1888–1948), a Dutch footballer who played in the early 20th century. The surname Mannes also flourishes, with several prominent bearers including American violinist David Mannes (1866–1959) and his son Leopold Mannes (1899–1964), a musician and co-inventor of Kodachrome film.
- Meaning: Dutch short form of Hermannus, ultimately meaning "army man"
- Origin: Dutch, derived from Old Germanic
- Type: Given name (pet form)
- Usage: Netherlands
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Mannes