Germanic Baby Names
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Germanic Girl Names
Charlotte#2 in the U.S.Free woman; feminine form of CharlesEmma#3 in the U.S.Whole; universal; all-encompassingAmelia#4 in the U.S.Work; industrious; strivingEvelyn#8 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from the Germanic name AvelineAva#11 in the U.S.Life; living one; possibly from Latin avis (bird)Ella#29 in the U.S.All; completely; fairy maiden; from Germanic ermen or Norman FrenchAvery#37 in the U.S.Ruler of elves; elf counsel; from Old French form of Alfred or AubreyEmerson#122 in the U.S.Son of Emery; Emery derives from Germanic Amalric meaning 'work-power' or 'brave power'Alina#130 in the U.S.Possibly a short form of names containing the element adal (noble) or Slavic roots meaning 'briEmersyn#138 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson — son of Emery, from Germanic amal (work) and ric (power)Genevieve#148 in the U.S.Tribe woman, woman of the people — from Old German Genovefa, possibly from Germanic geno (race,Adalynn#184 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — from the Germanic element adal (noble)Adaline#208 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindMyla#210 in the U.S.Merciful, gracious — feminine form of Milo or variant of Mila, from Slavic mil (gracious, dear)Ada#219 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind — from Old High German adal (noble) or Hebrew Ada (adornment, beauty)Adalyn#260 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindArleth#269 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle oath' or a Spanish variant of the Germanic name ArletteLena#279 in the U.S.Bright, shining light; short form of Helena or MagdalenaAdelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindAdelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindGiselle#382 in the U.S.From Old High German gisil meaning pledge or hostage, used in medieval diplomacy to secure alliJocelyn#393 in the U.S.From a Germanic tribal name, the Gauts, via Old French Joscelin; later associated with joy throCharlee#417 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Charlie, itself from Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning frWilla#422 in the U.S.Feminine form of William, from Old High German Wilhelmus combining wil (will, determination) anXiomara#463 in the U.S.Spanish form of the Germanic name Guiomar, composed of 'wig' (war, battle) and 'mari' (fame), mWinnie#475 in the U.S.Short form of Winifred, from the Welsh Gwenfrewi composed of 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and Arlette#494 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of a Germanic name composed of 'arn' (eagle) and possibly 'leod' (peEmely#503 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, derived from the root aemulus mAlisson#511 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Alison/Allison, a medieval diminutive of the Old French name Alice, itself Louise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renowArmani#562 in the U.S.Freeman or soldier; Italian form of the Germanic name Herman (hari + man: army + man)Amalia#566 in the U.S.Work; industrious — from the Germanic element amal, associated with labor and the Amal dynasty Allie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), Lina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently aEmelia#601 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilia, from Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name AemiAliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'aMylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; aArlet#642 in the U.S.Variant of Arlette, a French diminutive of Germanic Arla or Arlette, from the element arn meaniAleena#657 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alina or Elena; in Arabic aleena or alina can mean soft, gentle, or delicate;Birdie#670 in the U.S.Pet form of Bertha or Bridget, or directly from the English word bird; Bertha derives from Old Billie#691 in the U.S.Resolute protector; feminine diminutive of William, from Old High German wil (will, desire) andEmmie#695 in the U.S.Whole; universal; a pet form of Emma or Emily, both from Old High German ermen meaning whole orLouisa#697 in the U.S.Renowned warrior; Latinate feminine form of Louis, from Old High German Hlutwig combining hlut Romy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and GeAdele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birthEvelina#778 in the U.S.Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah mLuella#780 in the U.S.Famous warrior; a combination of Lou (from Louise, meaning famous warrior) and Ella (from GermaElouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German HelewiRayna#796 in the U.S.Queen or pure; from the Slavic and Bulgarian name Rayna, related to the root raj meaning paradiRomi#818 in the U.S.Used as a short form of the Hebrew name Romi or Roma meaning 'my height is exalted', and as a pEmi#882 in the U.S.In Japanese, Emi can be written with characters meaning beautiful blessing (e: blessing, mi: beOdette#883 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Oda or Ode, from Old High German Aud or Od meaning wealth, fortunTilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strengtVada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to SLinda#902 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names ending in -lind or -linda, from Old High German lind meaning soft,Luisa#903 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian feminine form of Luis (Louis), from Old High German Hludwig, composed of hlGreta#908 in the U.S.German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning pearl; Emmeline#922 in the U.S.From Old French Emeline, a form of Ameline, derived from Germanic amal (work, vigour, or the AmWinifred#923 in the U.S.Anglicised form of Welsh Gwenfrewi, composed of gwen (white, fair, blessed) and frewi or frew (Maddie#927 in the U.S.Short form of Madeline (from Greek Magdalene: of Magdala) or Madison (from Old English: son of Emberlynn#929 in the U.S.Modern compound name combining Ember (from Old English aemerge meaning glowing cinder or remnanEtta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed ofLandry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); aKimber#936 in the U.S.Short form of Kimberly, from Old English Cyneburg meaning royal fortress, composed of cyne (royAdalee#987 in the U.S.A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee fromAddilyn#988 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adalyn or Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning noble, combined with the -lyn sCarly#1009 in the U.S.Free woman; diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl (free man)Bernadette#1034 in the U.S.Brave as a bear; French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic Bernhard (bern: bear + hard: brLorraine#1044 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's peopleRosalyn#1051 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root isHarriet#1073 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:Carla#1083 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian/Spanish feminine form of Carlo/Carlos, from Germanic karl (free man)Elsa#1104 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abErika#1109 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (everIda#1120 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida iEmmalyn#1137 in the U.S.Whole or universal (Emma) combined with lake or peaceful (-lyn from Welsh llyn); a compound of Allyson#1139 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)Aubriella#1140 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beautAubrielle#1144 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beautAdela#1151 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or AdelheidAveri#1200 in the U.S.Elf counsel; a spelling variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Germanic Alberich (alb: eCarolyn#1222 in the U.S.Free woman; English form of Caroline, feminine of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic karl (free mAlisha#1229 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/tyEmmaline#1236 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffixKarolina#1267 in the U.S.Free woman; strong; Scandinavian and Central European form of Caroline/Carolina, from Germanic Tillie#1269 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: streAddie#1272 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or AdelineAdalina#1341 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindEma#1349 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Emma used in several languages, from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaningAubrie#1353 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French AubriAmilia#1383 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excelAlyson#1388 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid:Roslyn#1433 in the U.S.Gentle horse, tender and gentleAvah#1436 in the U.S.Life; a spelling variant of Ava, from Germanic ava (life, living) or Hebrew Chava (life)
Germanic Boy Names
Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protectorHenry#5 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; estate ruler; lord of the houseWilliam#9 in the U.S.Resolute protector; determined guardian; will helmetHudson#17 in the U.S.Son of Hugh; son of the hooded one; son of mind and spiritMiles#44 in the U.S.Soldier; from Latin miles, or possibly Germanic Milo (merciful, gracious)Charles#48 in the U.S.Free man; from Germanic Karl (man, free man)Luis#144 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle — from the Old High German elements hlud (fame) and wig (warCarlos#150 in the U.S.Free man; strong man — Spanish form of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)Ryker#183 in the U.S.Rich, powerful ruler — from Germanic/Dutch surname Ryker or Riker, from Dutch rijk (rich, powerWalter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commanderEmerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful rulerOtto#277 in the U.S.Wealth, fortune; prosperous and powerfulDerek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folkArchie#301 in the U.S.Truly brave; genuine and boldHugo#378 in the U.S.From the Germanic element hug meaning mind, intellect, or spiritRicardo#380 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard, from Germanic elements ric meaning power and hard meaniFernando#387 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Ferdinand, from Germanic elements frid (peace, journey) and nandRaymond#395 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginmund, combining ragin meaning counsel or advice and mund meaning protection Hank#413 in the U.S.Short form of Henry or Hankin (medieval diminutive of John/Johannes), from Germanic Heimrich meConrad#417 in the U.S.From Old High German Konrad, combining kuoni meaning bold, brave or experienced and rat meaningFrancis#420 in the U.S.From Latin Franciscus meaning Frenchman, derived from Francus meaning Frank (a Germanic tribe) Lewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combiniFrederick#435 in the U.S.From Old High German Frithuric or Friduric, combining fridu meaning peace and ric meaning rulerRocco#459 in the U.S.Italian form of the Germanic name Hroc, meaning 'rest' or possibly derived from a battle cry; aRodrigo#492 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, from Old High German 'Hroderich' composed of 'hrod' (fArmani#495 in the U.S.Italian surname meaning 'son of Armano,' where Armano derives from the Old High German 'HermannOdin#502 in the U.S.From Old Norse Óðinn, derived from óðr meaning 'fury,' 'inspiration,' or 'ecstasy,' the name ofAlonzo#511 in the U.S.Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic name Alfons composed of adal (noble) + funs (readyFrank#514 in the U.S.From the Germanic tribal name Frank (the Franks), possibly derived from an ancient word for 'jaGarrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'spRocky#568 in the U.S.Rocky ground; rest — an English nickname and given name derived from Rocco or Rock, evoking strRoberto#570 in the U.S.Bright fame; the Italian and Spanish form of Robert, from the Germanic Hrodebert meaning 'brighEnrique#571 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich meaning 'home ruler' (Johan#572 in the U.S.God is gracious; the Scandinavian and Dutch form of John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meanLouie#596 in the U.S.Variant of Louis, from Old Frankish Hluodwig, composed of hlud ('fame,' 'renowned') and wig ('wRoland#608 in the U.S.From Old High German Hrodland, composed of hrod ('fame,' 'glory') and land ('land,' 'territory'Albert#614 in the U.S.From Old High German Adalbert, composed of adal ('noble,' 'of noble birth') and beraht ('brightKoen#623 in the U.S.Dutch short form of Conrad or Konrad, from Old High German Kuonrat, composed of kuon ('bold,' 'Gustavo#625 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gustav, from Old Swedish Göstaff or Germanic Gus (Geat people) and Raul#634 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Ralph/Raoul, from Old French Raoul, itself from Germanic Radulf Leonard#637 in the U.S.From the Old High German Leonhard, composed of leo ('lion,' from Latin) + hard ('brave,' 'stronOtis#652 in the U.S.English surname from the Germanic given name Odo or Otto, from aud meaning wealth or prosperityWylder#671 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Wilder, from Old English wilde meaning wild or untamed; Wilder as a surnamWilson#673 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning son of William or son of Will; William derives from Old HighGerardo#678 in the U.S.Spanish form of Gerard, from Old High German Gerhard, composed of ger meaning spear and hard meDereck#688 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; from Old High German Theodoric, combining theud (people) and ric (ruler)Boden#769 in the U.S.Messenger or herald; from Old Norse bod meaning message or command, and the personal name Bodi Emmitt#770 in the U.S.Whole or universal; a variant spelling of Emmett, from the Old High German Emmerich or the Old Harry#775 in the U.S.Home ruler or ruler of the estate; an English pet form of Henry or Harold, from the Germanic elAlvaro#777 in the U.S.Cautious, wary, or guardian of all; a Spanish name from the Visigothic Germanic Alwar or AllvarAlonso#785 in the U.S.Noble and ready or ready for battle; the Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic Germanic Barron#790 in the U.S.Noble man or warrior; a variant spelling of Baron, from Old French baron and Medieval Latin barRay#792 in the U.S.Counsel protector; a short form of Raymond from Old High German Raginmund, composed of ragin meRaylan#802 in the U.S.A modern compound name blending Ray (from Raymond meaning counsel protector) and the suffix -laEmery#815 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; from Germanic Amalric (amal: work, or a Gothic royal family name + ricJefferson#831 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jeffrey', where Jeffrey is a medieval form of GeoffrErnesto#878 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, from Old High German Ernust meaning seriousness, vigor, or Eren#882 in the U.S.From Turkish eren meaning saint, holy man, or dervish — a person who has attained spiritual cloEmory#883 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; spelling variant of Emery, from Germanic Amalric (amal: work + ric: ruGuillermo#902 in the U.S.Spanish form of William, from Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire, determiFrankie#922 in the U.S.Free man; or Frankish man; English pet form of Frank or Francis, from Germanic Frank (a member Isa#933 in the U.S.From Arabic Isa, the Quranic form of Jesus (from Aramaic Yeshua meaning God is salvation); alsoRicky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or Aldo#960 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names beginning with ald meaning old or noble, such as Aldous or Aldric,Montgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and GermaniWallace#964 in the U.S.From Anglo-Norman French Waleis meaning Welshman or foreigner, from a Germanic root related to Landry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the landHoward#1004 in the U.S.High guardian or sheep herder; from Old Norse Hávarðr (hay guardian, yard guardian) or Old GermAlfonso#1012 in the U.S.Noble and ready; ready for battle; from Germanic Adalfuns (adal: noble + funs: eager, ready)Stefan#1023 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; the Germanic/Scandinavian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Ernest#1040 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High GermaRalph#1048 in the U.S.Wolf counsel; advice from the wolf; from Old Norse Ráðúlfr (ráð: counsel + úlfr: wolf)Henrik#1060 in the U.S.Home ruler; from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric: ruler, power), the Scandinavian form of Alaric#1063 in the U.S.All-powerful ruler; noble ruler; from Germanic Alarich (ala: all + ric: ruler, power)Ronnie#1067 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise ruler; an English pet form of Ronald, from Old Norse Rögnvaldr (regin: coBilly#1068 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + hGary#1073 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names cRamiro#1074 in the U.S.Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renownLyam#1086 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniRandy#1089 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or Bobby#1097 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: Terry#1116 in the U.S.Power of the tribe; English form of the Germanic name Theodoric or a pet form of Terence, from Axl#1123 in the U.S.Father of peace; from Old Norse Áskell (divine kettle/cauldron) or Germanic Axel, a ScandinaviaCarl#1134 in the U.S.Free man; strong; from Germanic karl (free man, man, fellow) — the same root as Charles, CarlosAnsel#1138 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protectorArchibald#1145 in the U.S.Genuinely bold; truly brave; from Germanic Ercanbeald (ercan: genuine, sincere + beald: bold, bRogelio#1163 in the U.S.Famous spear; renowned warrior; Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + gerMerrick#1183 in the U.S.Ruler of the sea; Moorish personWill#1195 in the U.S.Resolute protector, strong-willed guardGerald#1206 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Gerwald (ger: spear + wald: ruler, to wield power)Branson#1222 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English/Norse personal name Brand (sword, flame) + -sonElmer#1223 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)Reginald#1284 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: rulerWillie#1322 in the U.S.Resolute protector; diminutive of WilliamGilbert#1330 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageMarkus#1336 in the U.S.Of Mars, dedicated to the god of warEndrick#1340 in the U.S.Ruler of the home, lord of the householdBernardo#1347 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave bearBernard#1362 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave as a bearWarner#1365 in the U.S.From a Norman-introduced Germanic personal name combining 'warin' (guard) and 'heri' (army), giRolando#1374 in the U.S.Famous land, renowned in the landCoen#1376 in the U.S.Bold advisor; a Dutch short form of Koenraad (Conrad), from Germanic kuoni (brave, bold) + rad Osvaldo#1408 in the U.S.Divine power, God's rulerLenny#1419 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of LeonardFreddy#1422 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peaceGiancarlo#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious and free man
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