Germanic Girl Names
969 germanic girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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There is a reason the nursery-door letters so often spell something Germanic: these names have been carried across a thousand years and half a dozen countries, and they still sound like they belong on a birth certificate signed today. The language family reaches from Germany and Austria through the Netherlands, Flanders and England, which is why the most familiar Germanic girl names feel less foreign than inherited. Charlotte is the elegant one, all silk ribbon and steady spine. Emma is warmer and rounder, a name that has spent the better part of two decades near the top of the U.S. charts without ever wearing out. Amelia carries the old Amal root associated with work and effort, and it sounds like a girl who finishes things. Ada, drawn from the same noble root behind Adelaide, is the short, unfussy heirloom hiding inside all of them.
Then there is the softer, more modern wing of the family, where the sounds go breathy and open and the vowels do the work. Ava and Ella are the two-syllable minimalists, easy for a toddler to say and impossible to misspell over the phone. Evelyn splits the difference between vintage and current, which is exactly why so many parents land on it. Genevieve is the one you choose when you want something with a little more velvet to it. If your ear leans toward the surname-style trend, Avery and Emerson bring a crisp, contemporary edge, while Adalynn, Adaline and Adalyn show how one old noble root keeps reinventing itself for each new generation of American parents.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Germanic Girl Names
Charlotte#2 in the U.S.Free woman; feminine form of Charles▶Emma#3 in the U.S.Whole; universal; all-encompassing▶Amelia#4 in the U.S.Work; industrious; striving▶Evelyn#8 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from the Germanic name Aveline▶Ava#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 French▶Avery#37 in the U.S.Ruler of elves; elf counsel; from Old French form of Alfred or Aubrey▶Emerson#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 'bri▶Emersyn#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 kind▶Myla#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 kind▶Arleth#269 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle oath' or a Spanish variant of the Germanic name Arlette▶Lena#279 in the U.S.Bright, shining light; short form of Helena or Magdalena▶Adelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kind▶Adelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kind▶Giselle#382 in the U.S.From Old High German gisil meaning pledge or hostage, used in medieval diplomacy to secure alli▶Jocelyn#393 in the U.S.From a Germanic tribal name, the Gauts, via Old French Joscelin; later associated with joy thro▶Charlee#417 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Charlie, itself from Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning fr▶Willa#422 in the U.S.Feminine form of William, from Old High German Wilhelmus combining wil (will, determination) an▶Xiomara#463 in the U.S.Spanish form of the Germanic name Guiomar, composed of 'wig' (war, battle) and 'mari' (fame), m▶Winnie#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' (pe▶Emely#503 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, derived from the root aemulus m▶Alisson#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, renow▶Armani#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 a▶Emelia#601 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilia, from Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemi▶Aliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'a▶Mylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; a▶Arlet#642 in the U.S.Variant of Arlette, a French diminutive of Germanic Arla or Arlette, from the element arn meani▶Aleena#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) and▶Emmie#695 in the U.S.Whole; universal; a pet form of Emma or Emily, both from Old High German ermen meaning whole or▶Louisa#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 Ge▶Adele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birth▶Evelina#778 in the U.S.Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah m▶Luella#780 in the U.S.Famous warrior; a combination of Lou (from Louise, meaning famous warrior) and Ella (from Germa▶Elouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German Helewi▶Rayna#796 in the U.S.Queen or pure; from the Slavic and Bulgarian name Rayna, related to the root raj meaning paradi▶Romi#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 p▶Carly#873 in the U.S.Free woman; diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl (free man)▶Emi#882 in the U.S.In Japanese, Emi can be written with characters meaning beautiful blessing (e: blessing, mi: be▶Odette#883 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Oda or Ode, from Old High German Aud or Od meaning wealth, fortun▶Tilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strengt▶Vada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to S▶Rosalyn#888 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root is▶Linda#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 hl▶Greta#908 in the U.S.German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning pearl; ▶Allyson#909 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)▶Emmeline#922 in the U.S.From Old French Emeline, a form of Ameline, derived from Germanic amal (work, vigour, or the Am▶Winifred#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 remnan▶Etta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed of▶Landry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); a▶Kimber#936 in the U.S.Short form of Kimberly, from Old English Cyneburg meaning royal fortress, composed of cyne (roy▶Elsa#938 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is ab▶Adalee#987 in the U.S.A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee from▶Addilyn#988 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adalyn or Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning noble, combined with the -lyn s▶Aubrie#1001 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French Aubri▶Carla#1012 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian/Spanish feminine form of Carlo/Carlos, from Germanic karl (free man)▶Aubriella#1019 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beaut▶Aubrielle#1084 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beaut▶Adela#1095 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or Adelheid▶Emmalyn#1122 in the U.S.Whole or universal (Emma) combined with lake or peaceful (-lyn from Welsh llyn); a compound of ▶Alisha#1137 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/ty▶Erika#1142 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (ever▶Ida#1143 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida i▶Averi#1154 in the U.S.Elf counsel; a spelling variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Germanic Alberich (alb: e▶Harriet#1157 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:▶Carolyn#1163 in the U.S.Free woman; English form of Caroline, feminine of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic karl (free m▶Avah#1191 in the U.S.Life; a spelling variant of Ava, from Germanic ava (life, living) or Hebrew Chava (life)▶Wyatt#1194 in the U.S.Brave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)▶Emmaline#1198 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffix▶Joselyn#1205 in the U.S.Member of the Gautz tribe; from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin, a Norman name that entered ▶Alyson#1234 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid:▶Tillie#1236 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: stre▶Bernadette#1247 in the U.S.Brave as a bear; French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic Bernhard (bern: bear + hard: br▶Frida#1252 in the U.S.Peace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing O▶Karolina#1255 in the U.S.Free woman; strong; Scandinavian and Central European form of Caroline/Carolina, from Germanic ▶Robyn#1296 in the U.S.Bright fame, shining with renown▶Adalina#1303 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Addie#1312 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or Adeline▶Roslyn#1369 in the U.S.Gentle horse, tender and gentle▶Addilynn#1385 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Lorraine#1417 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's people▶Amilia#1421 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excel▶Alisa#1442 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Rosalind#1475 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).▶Rosalynn#1497 in the U.S.A variant of Rosalind/Rosaline, combining the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with a second element; popula▶Emeri#1503 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Emery, ultimately from the Germanic name Emmerich, combining eleme▶Ema#1557 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Emma used in several languages, from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning▶Adalia#1592 in the U.S.Biblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in mo▶Gisselle#1613 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," h▶Eloisa#1619 in the U.S.the Italian and Spanish form of Eloise/Heloise, from the Germanic name Helewidis meaning 'healt▶Millicent#1639 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Amalaswintha, combining 'amal' (work) and 'swinth' (strength), via Old F▶Adalie#1657 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).▶Idalia#1716 in the U.S.From Idalion, a Cypriot town associated with Aphrodite▶Lula#1958 in the U.S.Pet form of Louise/Luella, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'famous warrior'.▶Adilynn#1973 in the U.S.Noble; a modern variant spelling of Adeline (and Adalyn), from Germanic 'adal' (noble), with th▶Jocelynn#2172 in the U.S.Variant of Jocelyn, from Germanic Gauzlin (referring to the Gaut/Geat tribe), brought to Englan▶Everlynn#2235 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotations▶Audrina#2245 in the U.S.noble strength▶Joslyn#2252 in the U.S.member of the Gauts tribe▶Charly#2264 in the U.S.free man, strong and virile▶Mafalda#2265 in the U.S.Mafalda is the Italian and Portuguese form of Matilda, from Old Germanic maht ('might, strength▶Everlyn#2268 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotations▶Amerie#2275 in the U.S.work, industriousness▶Elvira#2280 in the U.S.all-true or foreign ruler▶Ronnie#2292 in the U.S.ruler's counsel▶Addalynn#2294 in the U.S.noble, of noble birth▶Allisson#2297 in the U.S.noble, of noble kind▶Ottilie#2315 in the U.S.wealth, fortune, prosperity▶Yvonne#2318 in the U.S.yew tree, symbolizing immortality and endurance▶Adaleigh#2319 in the U.S.noble one of the meadow▶Emme#2325 in the U.S.whole, universal▶Marla#2334 in the U.S.beloved, drop of the sea▶Grettel#2350 in the U.S.pearl▶Rainey#2356 in the U.S.queen, ruler▶Emeline#2365 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworking▶Audriana#2380 in the U.S.noble strength▶Rosalinda#2395 in the U.S.pretty rose, tender rose▶Ellamae#2405 in the U.S.whole, universal and beloved▶Alyana#2428 in the U.S.exalted, noble of God▶Charlize#2437 in the U.S.free woman, strong▶Idabell#2726 in the U.S.Idabell joins Ida, a Germanic name usually traced to a root meaning 'work,' 'labor' or 'industr▶Henny#2977 in the U.S.Diminutive of Henrietta or Hendrika, from the Germanic elements heim (home) and ric (ruler, pow▶Karli#2981 in the U.S.Feminine form of Karl/Charles, from the Old High German karl meaning free man or man of the com▶Rosaline#3000 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty ro▶Adilyn#3009 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of ▶Emmersyn#3019 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson, a surname meaning 'son of Emery'; Emery from Germanic Emmerich ▶Carrie#3050 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong man▶Hilda#3053 in the U.S.From the Old High German element hild meaning battle or war; a short form of names beginning wi▶Mallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive ▶Adaly#3072 in the U.S.Noble one; derived from the Germanic root adal meaning noble▶Bloom#3077 in the U.S.Flower, blossom; to flourish and thrive; from Old Norse blom and Old English bloma▶Evette#3083 in the U.S.Yew tree; from the Germanic element iv (yew), via the French feminine diminutive Yvette▶Fraidy#3084 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Yiddish freyd or German Freude meaning joy▶Hendrix#3086 in the U.S.Son of Hendrik; home ruler; from the Germanic Heinrich (heim = home, ric = ruler) via the Dutch▶Karleigh#3092 in the U.S.Free woman; from the Germanic karl (free man) combined with the Old English leah (meadow, clear▶Emaline#3179 in the U.S.Variant of Emeline, from the Germanic Amal tribal name or root amal meaning 'vigor, labor, riva▶Everette#3181 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, har▶Avelina#3218 in the U.S.Medieval Latin and Norman French elaboration of Aveline, itself from Germanic roots possibly me▶Carlotta#3223 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian feminine form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'▶Beda#3234 in the U.S.Beda is a short feminine name found in Scandinavian and German records. Its origin is uncertain▶Josselyn#3237 in the U.S.From the Norman name Joscelin, originally a Germanic ethnic name for a member of the Gauts (Gea▶Luiza#3244 in the U.S.Famous warrior; Portuguese, Brazilian, Polish, and Romanian form of Louisa, feminine of Louis, ▶Karley#3296 in the U.S.Free woman; variant of Carly, a feminine pet form of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free ma▶Adalynne#3320 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kin; elaborated spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic adal, 'noble'▶Alysha#3324 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind; variant of Alicia/Alisha, ultimately from Alice and Germanic Adalheidis▶Avarie#3335 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Avery, an English surname from the Norman French form of Alfred, 'elf co▶Hermie#3344 in the U.S.Hermie is an affectionate short form used for names built on the Herm- sound. For a girl it may▶Alysson#3379 in the U.S.Variant of Allison, a medieval Norman French diminutive of Alice — from Germanic Adalheidis, 'n▶Romunda#3422 in the U.S.Romunda has no settled etymology. It most likely echoes the -munda ending of Rosamund and Raymu▶Valborg#3426 in the U.S.Valborg is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse/Germanic roots — val (linked to 'ruler' or 'the s▶Rowena#3430 in the U.S.Possibly from Germanic elements hrod, 'fame', and wunn, 'joy, bliss'; the name of a legendary S▶Aveline#3445 in the U.S.Norman French diminutive of Germanic Avila, possibly from avi, an element sometimes glossed 'lo▶Robbie#3483 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta — Germanic hrod + beraht, 'bright fame' — used as a standalone girls' name▶Adelin#3503 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole Ada▶Alyce#3505 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early tw▶Ellarose#3517 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ella — Germanic 'all, other', or a short form of Eleanor — and Rose, the flow▶Adali#3566 in the U.S.Short form of Adalia/Adaline — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — popular in the Spanish-speaking wo▶Emalyn#3585 in the U.S.Modern blend of Em- (from Emma/Emily/Emmeline, Germanic 'whole' or 'industrious') with -lyn, 'l▶Evelynne#3586 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman name Aveline — possibly 'wished-for child' or li▶Griselda#3592 in the U.S.Gray battle; from Germanic gris, 'gray', and hild, 'battle' — the patient Griselda of Boccaccio▶Odalys#3620 in the U.S.From Germanic odal, 'wealth, heritage, homeland'; a Spanish feminine name (related to Odalric/O▶Adalaide#3629 in the U.S.Variant of Adelaide, from Germanic Adalheidis — adal, 'noble', and heid, 'kind, sort' — 'of nob▶Alaysha#3631 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound po▶Alinna#3633 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Alina — a short form of Adelina ('noble') or a Slavic name linked to light▶Aubrianna#3640 in the U.S.Blend of Aubrey ('elf ruler', from Germanic Alberich) and Brianna ('noble', feminine of Brian)▶Imelda#3658 in the U.S.From Germanic Irmhild — irmin, 'whole, universal', and hild, 'battle' — borne by a young Italia▶Hildegarde#3671 in the U.S.From the Germanic Hildegard, joining 'hild' ('battle') and 'gard' ('enclosure; protection') — '▶Ameliana#3693 in the U.S.Elaboration blending Amelia ('industrious, striving', Germanic) with the -iana ending of Emilia▶Emelina#3704 in the U.S.Diminutive of Emelia/Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' — with the -ina ending; a medi▶Maude#3724 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in batt▶Saskia#3732 in the U.S.From Germanic Sachs, 'Saxon' — 'a Saxon woman' — a Dutch classic immortalized by Rembrandt's wi▶Adelaine#3746 in the U.S.Variant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'▶Gizelle#3764 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Giselle — Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage (of honor)' — with the gazelle'▶Karol#3775 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful Christmas▶Rikki#3796 in the U.S.Pet form of Erika ('eternal ruler') or Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — a doubled-k mid-century f▶Aldea#3807 in the U.S.Aldea reads either as a feminine of the Germanic Aldo, from a root meaning 'old' and by extensi▶Aubreigh#3814 in the U.S.-eigh spelling of Aubrey — Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler, elf power' — now a girls' favorite▶Emree#3834 in the U.S.-ee styling of Emery/Emry — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave, powerful' or 'work-ruler'▶Rocky#3860 in the U.S.Pet form of Rocco (Germanic, 'rest') or simply the rock-solid word — a boxing-ring name crossin▶Ryker#3861 in the U.S.From the Dutch/German surname Riker/Rijker — linked to ric, 'rich, powerful, ruler' — crossing ▶Gertrue#3870 in the U.S.Gertrue is a trimmed spelling of Gertrude, from the Old High German ger, 'spear,' and trud, 'st▶Aly#3879 in the U.S.Standalone short form of Alison, Alexandra, or Alyssa — carrying their 'noble' and 'defender' r▶Amalie#3880 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'▶Elfrieda#3888 in the U.S.Elfrieda is a German name from the elements alf or elf, 'elf,' and either thryth, 'strength,' o▶
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What are popular Germanic girl names?
The most-used Germanic girl names in the U.S. right now include Charlotte, Emma, Amelia, Ava and Evelyn. Several of them have sat inside the national top ten for years, so they read as familiar rather than unusual.
Is Germanic the same as German?
No. Germanic is a language family, not one country. It includes German and Dutch but also Old English, Frisian and the Norse languages, which is why names from England, the Netherlands and Scandinavia can all trace back to the same roots.