Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. GAWT-shalk  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old German elements got "god" and scalc "servant". Saint Gottschalk was a (perhaps spurious) 11th-century prince of the Wends who was martyred by his brother-in-law.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesGodescalc(Germanic)
Surname DescendantGottschalk(German)

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Entry updated December 7, 2022