Storm

This name derives from the Old English “storm,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Germanic “*sturmaz,” meaning “meteorological” Impetuous nature, be violent; a violent military assault on a fortified place, to deliver a violent attack or fire, as with artillery.” Storm of aircraft (1640s military sense) was first used by Oliver Cromwell (stormed, storming). The word is also strongly linked to the Latin “turmă, turmæ,” meaning “platoon, cavalry squadron of the Roman army.” In turn, the name means “impetuous, restless.” Saint Sturm (~705–779), also called Sturmius or Sturmi, was a disciple of Saint Boniface and founder and first abbot of the Benedictine monastery and abbey of Fulda in 742 or 744. Sturm’s tenure as abbot lasted from 747 until 779.