86%RatingSave Gender Masculine & Feminine Usage Low German, German Pronounced Pron. /ˈaɪ̯.kə/(German) [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Originally a short form of Ekkehard and other names beginning with the Old High German element ekka, Old Saxon eggia meaning "edge, blade". This name was borne by Eike of Repgow, who compiled the law book the Sachsenspiegel in the 13th century. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Other Languages & CulturesOve(Danish) Age, Aike(Frisian) Ago, Egilhard, Ekkehard, Agi, Egino(Germanic) Eilert, Ove(Norwegian) Achard(Old Norman) Aghi(Old Norse) Eilert, Ove, Owe(Swedish) Name DaysName Days? Austria: December 20Estonia: April 17 Categories diminutives, high jumpers, short forms, Suikoden characters, weapons