Germanic Baby Names
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Germanic Girl Names
Robyn#1441 in the U.S.Bright fame, shining with renownEmeri#1461 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Emery, ultimately from the Germanic name Emmerich, combining elemeWyatt#1483 in the U.S.Brave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)Alyana#1493 in the U.S.exalted, noble of GodJoselyn#1504 in the U.S.Member of the Gautz tribe; from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin, a Norman name that entered Rosalind#1521 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).Eloisa#1529 in the U.S.the Italian and Spanish form of Eloise/Heloise, from the Germanic name Helewidis meaning 'healtAddilynn#1548 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindFrida#1565 in the U.S.Peace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing ORosalynn#1621 in the U.S.A variant of Rosalind/Rosaline, combining the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with a second element; populaAlisa#1654 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindElvira#1715 in the U.S.all-true or foreign rulerAdalia#1721 in the U.S.Biblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in moAdalie#1769 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).Ronnie#1792 in the U.S.ruler's counselGisselle#1812 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," hMillicent#1900 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Amalaswintha, combining 'amal' (work) and 'swinth' (strength), via Old FLula#1937 in the U.S.Pet form of Louise/Luella, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'famous warrior'.Everlyn#2006 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotationsMarla#2055 in the U.S.beloved, drop of the seaYvonne#2063 in the U.S.yew tree, symbolizing immortality and enduranceEverlynn#2083 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotationsAudriana#2104 in the U.S.noble strengthIdalia#2162 in the U.S.From Idalion, a Cypriot town associated with AphroditeRosalinda#2169 in the U.S.pretty rose, tender roseJocelynn#2178 in the U.S.Variant of Jocelyn, from Germanic Gauzlin (referring to the Gaut/Geat tribe), brought to EnglanRosaline#2192 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty roEmme#2282 in the U.S.whole, universalAdaleigh#2298 in the U.S.noble one of the meadowAudrina#2329 in the U.S.noble strengthAdilynn#2354 in the U.S.Noble; a modern variant spelling of Adeline (and Adalyn), from Germanic 'adal' (noble), with thRainey#2376 in the U.S.queen, rulerAvelina#2442 in the U.S.Medieval Latin and Norman French elaboration of Aveline, itself from Germanic roots possibly meAlaysha#2542 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound poAveline#2585 in the U.S.Norman French diminutive of Germanic Avila, possibly from avi, an element sometimes glossed 'loHenny#2626 in the U.S.Diminutive of Henrietta or Hendrika, from the Germanic elements heim (home) and ric (ruler, powCharlize#2658 in the U.S.free woman, strongEllamae#2660 in the U.S.whole, universal and belovedKarli#2708 in the U.S.Feminine form of Karl/Charles, from the Old High German karl meaning free man or man of the comCarrie#2726 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manJoslyn#2732 in the U.S.member of the Gauts tribeAllisson#2751 in the U.S.noble, of noble kindEmeline#2759 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworkingEmmersyn#2760 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson, a surname meaning 'son of Emery'; Emery from Germanic Emmerich Amerie#2823 in the U.S.work, industriousnessEmelina#2869 in the U.S.Diminutive of Emelia/Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' — with the -ina ending; a mediOttilie#2951 in the U.S.wealth, fortune, prosperityHilda#3007 in the U.S.From the Old High German element hild meaning battle or war; a short form of names beginning wiBloom#3036 in the U.S.Flower, blossom; to flourish and thrive; from Old Norse blom and Old English blomaEvette#3043 in the U.S.Yew tree; from the Germanic element iv (yew), via the French feminine diminutive YvetteMallie#3056 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive Addalynn#3101 in the U.S.noble, of noble birthEvelynne#3115 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman name Aveline — possibly 'wished-for child' or liFraidy#3116 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Yiddish freyd or German Freude meaning joyRikki#3126 in the U.S.Pet form of Erika ('eternal ruler') or Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — a doubled-k mid-century fRobbie#3159 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta — Germanic hrod + beraht, 'bright fame' — used as a standalone girls' nameCharly#3262 in the U.S.free man, strong and virileAubreigh#3300 in the U.S.-eigh spelling of Aubrey — Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler, elf power' — now a girls' favoriteGriselda#3309 in the U.S.Gray battle; from Germanic gris, 'gray', and hild, 'battle' — the patient Griselda of BoccaccioKarley#3362 in the U.S.Free woman; variant of Carly, a feminine pet form of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free maMaude#3367 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battAmeliana#3396 in the U.S.Elaboration blending Amelia ('industrious, striving', Germanic) with the -iana ending of EmiliaCarolynn#3409 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Carolyn — the Caroline line, feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman'Karleigh#3425 in the U.S.Free woman; from the Germanic karl (free man) combined with the Old English leah (meadow, clearKarol#3426 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful ChristmasAlysha#3465 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind; variant of Alicia/Alisha, ultimately from Alice and Germanic AdalheidisLyndi#3499 in the U.S.-i styling of Lindy — pet form of Linda ('pretty' in Spanish; Germanic 'soft, tender/serpent')Adaly#3518 in the U.S.Noble one; derived from the Germanic root adal meaning nobleRocky#3564 in the U.S.Pet form of Rocco (Germanic, 'rest') or simply the rock-solid word — a boxing-ring name crossinAdelin#3577 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole AdaHendrix#3603 in the U.S.Son of Hendrik; home ruler; from the Germanic Heinrich (heim = home, ric = ruler) via the DutchAlysson#3648 in the U.S.Variant of Allison, a medieval Norman French diminutive of Alice — from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nAvelyn#3651 in the U.S.Modern revival of Norman Aveline — often read 'desired, wished-for' — restyled with the -lyn fiEllarose#3664 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ella — Germanic 'all, other', or a short form of Eleanor — and Rose, the flowEverette#3667 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, harAdilyn#3714 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of Aly#3716 in the U.S.Standalone short form of Alison, Alexandra, or Alyssa — carrying their 'noble' and 'defender' rAubrianna#3722 in the U.S.Blend of Aubrey ('elf ruler', from Germanic Alberich) and Brianna ('noble', feminine of Brian)Odalys#3821 in the U.S.From Germanic odal, 'wealth, heritage, homeland'; a Spanish feminine name (related to Odalric/OAlyce#3834 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early twEmree#3853 in the U.S.-ee styling of Emery/Emry — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave, powerful' or 'work-ruler'Grettel#3858 in the U.S.pearlAmalie#3908 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'Luiza#4038 in the U.S.Famous warrior; Portuguese, Brazilian, Polish, and Romanian form of Louisa, feminine of Louis, Carlotta#4086 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian feminine form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'Louie#4135 in the U.S.A spelling of Louis/Louie — from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlAdalynne#4172 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kin; elaborated spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Willamina#4262 in the U.S.Variant of Wilhelmina — feminine of Wilhelm/William, 'will-helmet': 'resolute protector'Imelda#4295 in the U.S.From Germanic Irmhild — irmin, 'whole, universal', and hild, 'battle' — borne by a young ItaliaRyker#4336 in the U.S.From the Dutch/German surname Riker/Rijker — linked to ric, 'rich, powerful, ruler' — crossing Saskia#4342 in the U.S.From Germanic Sachs, 'Saxon' — 'a Saxon woman' — a Dutch classic immortalized by Rembrandt's wiAddelynn#4354 in the U.S.A spelling of Adelynn/Adeline — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'Ellawyn#4383 in the U.S.A modern blend of Ella (variously 'all; light; a fairy maiden') with the -wyn ending (Welsh, 'fGizelle#4390 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Giselle — Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage (of honor)' — with the gazelle'Rowena#4441 in the U.S.Possibly from Germanic elements hrod, 'fame', and wunn, 'joy, bliss'; the name of a legendary SEmalyn#4481 in the U.S.Modern blend of Em- (from Emma/Emily/Emmeline, Germanic 'whole' or 'industrious') with -lyn, 'lAdalaide#4546 in the U.S.Variant of Adelaide, from Germanic Adalheidis — adal, 'noble', and heid, 'kind, sort' — 'of nobGissel#4592 in the U.S.A spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety/oath)Lynda#4619 in the U.S.A spelling of Linda — variously from the Spanish linda, 'pretty/beautiful', and the Germanic liAlinna#4664 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Alina — a short form of Adelina ('noble') or a Slavic name linked to lightAvalina#4673 in the U.S.Elaboration of Ava/Avelina — variously 'desired, life', or Latin avis, 'bird'; routes layeredAvarie#4776 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Avery, an English surname from the Norman French form of Alfred, 'elf coEmaline#4801 in the U.S.Variant of Emeline, from the Germanic Amal tribal name or root amal meaning 'vigor, labor, rivaLiam#4829 in the U.S.An Irish short form of William — from Germanic, 'a resolute protector; will + helmet'; overwhelRollins#4854 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'son of Rollo/Roland' (Roland, 'famed land; renowned throughout the laAdali#4879 in the U.S.Short form of Adalia/Adaline — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — popular in the Spanish-speaking woIvonne#4922 in the U.S.Spanish/Latino spelling of Yvonne — from Germanic iv, 'yew (wood for bows)' — feminine of YvesMatilde#4948 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese/Spanish form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle'Adelaine#4988 in the U.S.Variant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'Ebba#5010 in the U.S.A Germanic/Scandinavian name, a feminine of Ebbe/Eberhard — variously 'strong; brave' and linkeEdeline#5011 in the U.S.From the Germanic adal, 'noble' — a kin of Adeline and Adela; the soft -eline ending lyricizes Jacelynn#5149 in the U.S.A spelling of Jocelyn/Jacelyn — from the Germanic Gautelen, 'a member of the Gauts' (a tribe); Loraine#5173 in the U.S.A spelling of Lorraine — from the French region Lorraine, 'the kingdom of Lothar' (Lothar, a GeErma#5292 in the U.S.A short form of Ermengard/Irma — from the Germanic ermen/irmin, 'whole; universal; great'Josselyn#5313 in the U.S.From the Norman name Joscelin, originally a Germanic ethnic name for a member of the Gauts (Gea
Germanic Boy Names
Ozzie#1455 in the U.S.Divine power; bear-god powerRodolfo#1474 in the U.S.Famous wolf; renowned wolfArnold#1477 in the U.S.From Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), 'eagle power'.Derick#1478 in the U.S.People's ruler; ruler of the peopleZiggy#1491 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protectionRandall#1506 in the U.S.A medieval form of Randolf, from Germanic elements 'rand' (rim of a shield) and 'wulf' (wolf), Freddie#1510 in the U.S.Pet form of Frederick, from Germanic frid 'peace' and ric 'ruler', meaning 'peaceful ruler'.Wolfgang#1519 in the U.S.from the Germanic elements 'wolf' ('wolf') and 'gang' ('path, way, journey'), meaning 'wolf patGilberto#1521 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageJeffery#1556 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledgeEmeric#1574 in the U.S.home ruler, powerfulGuy#1637 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Wido, possibly meaning "wood" or "wide," brought to England by the NormaGerard#1713 in the U.S.Brave with the spear (Germanic ger 'spear' + hard 'brave')Henri#1714 in the U.S.The French form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich combining 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (rFredrick#1736 in the U.S.Variant of Frederick, from Germanic 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler), 'peaceful ruler'.Reggie#1860 in the U.S.Diminutive of Reginald, from Old Germanic Raginwald: 'ragin' (counsel) + 'wald' (rule, power)Richie#1861 in the U.S.Brave ruler (pet form of Richard)Hendrick#1923 in the U.S.Dutch form of Henry/Heinrich, from Germanic 'haim' ('home') and 'ric' ('ruler'), meaning 'rulerHernan#2064 in the U.S.Bold journey; short form of Hernando/Ferdinand, from Germanic fardi (journey) and nanth (daringRobbie#2122 in the U.S.Bright fame; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright)Rustin#2280 in the U.S.Red-haired; from the Rust family; variant of Ruston/Riston, from Old English hris (brushwood) +Osmar#2345 in the U.S.Divine glory; god-famous; from Germanic Osmar (os: a god, divine + mari: famous, renowned)Mervin#2377 in the U.S.Sea fortress; great lord; a variant of Marvin or Mervyn, from Welsh Myrddin (sea fortress) or OErwin#2402 in the U.S.Army friend; noble friend; from Germanic Herwini or Erwin (her: army, honor + win: friend)Amelio#2421 in the U.S.Hardworking or industrious; an Italian and Spanish masculine form related to Amelia, from the GRaymundo#2471 in the U.S.counsel and protectionRoel#2510 in the U.S.famous rulerAlphonse#2516 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (adaArch#2767 in the U.S.Short form of Archibald; truly bold, genuinely braveHutson#2813 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Hudson or a patronymic from the pet form Hut (a diminutive of Hugh), meanSelvin#2872 in the U.S.Friend at court; from Germanic Selvin/Sylvain (sel: hall, palace + win: friend) or a variant ofWitt#2986 in the U.S.From the surname Witt — linked to 'wit' (wisdom, cleverness) and to a form of 'white, fair'; anEmerick#3011 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Germanic Emmerich — elements debated among 'work-ruler', 'brave ruler', and Maynor#3024 in the U.S.Possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'Rick#3077 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; a short form of Richard, from the Old High German Richart composed of the elemeLeopoldo#3109 in the U.S.Bold people, brave among the people; Spanish and Italian form of Leopold, from Germanic liut, 'Hal#3151 in the U.S.Medieval pet form of Henry ('home ruler') or Harold ('army ruler'); a crisp one-syllable nameFranky#3207 in the U.S.Y-spelled pet form of Frank and Francis — the Franks' tribal name, byword for 'free man' and 'hBrant#3321 in the U.S.From Germanic brand, 'sword, fire' — also the brant goose and Mohawk leader Joseph BrantEmersyn#3333 in the U.S.Modern -syn respelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'rEmmit#3334 in the U.S.Variant of Emmett, an English surname from the medieval pet form of Emma — Germanic ermen, 'whoHutch#3337 in the U.S.A diminutive nickname of Hugh and Richard, from the medieval pet form Huche or Hutche; ultimateWalt#3376 in the U.S.Short form of Walter — Germanic wald + heri, 'ruler of the army' — carried solo by Disney and WHubert#3400 in the U.S.From Germanic Hugubert — hug, 'heart, mind, spirit', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright heart/mindMarshal#3421 in the U.S.One-l spelling of Marshall, from a Frankish title meaning 'horse servant' that rose to mean comMiloh#3565 in the U.S.-h styling of Milo — a Germanic name of debated root: 'gracious/mild' or linked to 'soldier' (mGeoffrey#3599 in the U.S.A Norman French form of the Germanic name Godfrey or Gottfried, from elements meaning God or trHenrique#3602 in the U.S.Portuguese form of Henry — Germanic Heimirich, heim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'home ruler'Robinson#3641 in the U.S.From the surname 'son of Robin' — Robin a pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright Gustav#3686 in the U.S.Traditionally 'staff of the Geats' (or 'of the gods'), the dynastic name of Swedish kings from Karlo#3703 in the U.S.Croatian, Slovenian, and Filipino form of Charles — Germanic karl, 'free man'Menno#3722 in the U.S.A Frisian/Dutch short form linked to names with the element 'man'/'megin' ('strength'); borne bWilfredo#3747 in the U.S.Spanish form of Wilfred — Germanic Wilfrith, wil, 'will, desire', plus frith, 'peace' — 'desiriJoseluis#3807 in the U.S.Fused spelling of the classic Spanish compound José Luis — Joseph, 'God will add', plus Luis, 'Rupert#3831 in the U.S.German form of Robert — 'bright fame' — cavalier princes and Grint-Weasley warmthArmand#3852 in the U.S.French form of Herman — Germanic Hariman, hari, 'army', plus man, 'man' — 'army man, soldier'Hagan#3881 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hÁgáin ('descendant of young Aodh/Hugh' — fire lines) or Germanic Hagen ('enclosurRigo#3925 in the U.S.Spanish clip of Rodrigo — Germanic 'famous ruler' — corrido-warmDarek#3970 in the U.S.Polish short form of Dariusz ('possessor, wealthy', via Darius) or a form of Derek ('ruler of tDerik#3973 in the U.S.Variant of Derek, the English descendant of Theodoric — Germanic 'ruler of the people'Wilbur#4040 in the U.S.Bright desire or will and fortress; from the Old High German Willbeorht or a variant of WilburhAldair#4053 in the U.S.Brazilian given name most plausibly formed from Germanic Aldo — 'old, wise, noble' — with the -Arnoldo#4057 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — Germanic Arnwald, arn, 'eagle', plus wald, 'power, ruler' — 'eJerald#4081 in the U.S.J-spelled Gerald — Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — mid-century AmericanMyer#4107 in the U.S.From Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines, brings light'; also a Germanic surname Meyer, 'steward, farmRainn#4112 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Rain — the English word for rainfall — also echoing Rayner, 'wise army/couRhyker#4115 in the U.S.Rh-styled spelling of Ryker — from the Dutch/German surname Riker, linked to ric, 'rich, powerfArchivaldo#4146 in the U.S.Spanish form of Archibald — Germanic ercan, 'genuine', plus bald, 'bold'Emrik#4168 in the U.S.A spelling of Emeric/Emery — from the Germanic ermen, 'whole; universal', plus ric, 'power; rulHendricks#4176 in the U.S.From the surname Hendricks, 'son of Hendrick' — the Dutch/Germanic form of Henry, 'home ruler'Rudolph#4231 in the U.S.Famous wolf; from Germanic hrod, 'fame', and wulf, 'wolf' — a Habsburg name eclipsed by a red-nEmrick#4289 in the U.S.A spelling of Emeric/Emery — from the Germanic, 'a work-ruler; brave/whole power' (amal, 'work/Ferdinand#4294 in the U.S.From Germanic fardi, 'journey', plus nand, 'daring' — 'bold voyager'; Habsburg-Spanish royal stHenryk#4307 in the U.S.Polish form of Henry — from Germanic Heimirich, 'home ruler' (heim, 'home', plus ric, 'ruler')Ramone#4354 in the U.S.A spelling of Ramon — the Spanish form of Raymond, from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel; advice', Rodrick#4359 in the U.S.Variant of Roderick — from Germanic Hroderich, hrod, 'fame', plus ric, 'power, ruler' — 'famousRon#4361 in the U.S.Short form of Ronald ('ruler's counsel', from Norse Rögnvaldr); also a Hebrew name, 'song, joy'Amaury#4403 in the U.S.French form of Amalric — Gothic amal, 'work/vigor', plus ric, 'ruler' — crusader-king pedigreeEmmerson#4437 in the U.S.Double-m spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'rulerReiner#4504 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus hari, 'army' — 'wise warrior, counsel Clovis#4735 in the U.S.An early Frankish form of Louis (Chlodovech) — from Germanic, 'famous warrior; famous in battleDirk#4747 in the U.S.A Dutch short form of Diederik/Theodoric — from Germanic theod, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler; powCharlee#5071 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Charlie — pet form of Charles, from Germanic 'free man'Tyrel#5187 in the U.S.A spelling of Tyrell/Terrell — variously 'thunder ruler' (from Thor) and 'stubborn; one who pulRodger#5353 in the U.S.A spelling of Roger — from the Germanic hrod, 'fame', + ger, 'a spear', hence 'a famous spear;
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