They arrived about A.D. 700 and the Pomeranian/Kashubian (Slavic) name was Starigard or Stargard, meaning "Old Settlement", "Old Castle", "Old City/Town"; the German name Oldenburg is of Low German origin and carries the same meaning.
Nad saabusid umbes 700. aasta paiku ja pomoori/kašuubi (slaavi) nimi oli Starigard või Stargard, mis tähendab "Vana asulat", "Vana linnust", "Vana linna"; saksa nimi Oldenburg on alamsaksa päritolu ja kannab sama tähendust.