Germanic Baby Names
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Germanic Girl Names
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▶Arlette#494 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of a Germanic name composed of 'arn' (eagle) and possibly 'leod' (pe▶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▶Fernanda#551 in the U.S.Feminine form of Fernando, a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Ferdinand, compos▶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▶Aliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German '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;▶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 ▶Adele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birth▶Charley#760 in the U.S.Free person; the feminine use of Charley, a diminutive of Charles, from the Old High German Kar▶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)▶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▶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▶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 (▶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▶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▶Roselyn#979 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalind or Roseline, combining Latin rosa meaning rose and the suffix -lind from Ge▶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▶Mattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistres▶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▶Amilia#1421 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excel▶Alisa#1442 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶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▶Amerie#2275 in the U.S.work, industriousness▶Elvira#2280 in the U.S.all-true or foreign ruler▶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▶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▶
Germanic Boy Names
Walter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commander▶Emerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful ruler▶Otto#277 in the U.S.Wealth, fortune; prosperous and powerful▶Derek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folk▶Archie#301 in the U.S.Truly brave; genuine and bold▶Hugo#378 in the U.S.From the Germanic element hug meaning mind, intellect, or spirit▶Fernando#387 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Ferdinand, from Germanic elements frid (peace, journey) and nand▶Raymond#395 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginmund, combining ragin meaning counsel or advice and mund meaning protection ▶Conrad#417 in the U.S.From Old High German Konrad, combining kuoni meaning bold, brave or experienced and rat meaning▶Francis#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, combini▶Frederick#435 in the U.S.From Old High German Frithuric or Friduric, combining fridu meaning peace and ric meaning ruler▶Rocco#459 in the U.S.Italian form of the Germanic name Hroc, meaning 'rest' or possibly derived from a battle cry; a▶Rodrigo#492 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, from Old High German 'Hroderich' composed of 'hrod' (f▶Armani#495 in the U.S.Italian surname meaning 'son of Armano,' where Armano derives from the Old High German 'Hermann▶Alonzo#511 in the U.S.Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic name Alfons composed of adal (noble) + funs (ready▶Frank#514 in the U.S.From the Germanic tribal name Frank (the Franks), possibly derived from an ancient word for 'ja▶Armando#556 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Herman or Armand, from Old High German Hariman or Hartman, composed▶Garrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'sp▶Roberto#570 in the U.S.Bright fame; the Italian and Spanish form of Robert, from the Germanic Hrodebert meaning 'brigh▶Enrique#571 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich meaning 'home ruler' (▶Louie#596 in the U.S.Variant of Louis, from Old Frankish Hluodwig, composed of hlud ('fame,' 'renowned') and wig ('w▶Roland#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 ('bright▶Koen#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,' 'stron▶Otis#652 in the U.S.English surname from the Germanic given name Odo or Otto, from aud meaning wealth or prosperity▶Gerardo#678 in the U.S.Spanish form of Gerard, from Old High German Gerhard, composed of ger meaning spear and hard me▶Dereck#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 el▶Alvaro#777 in the U.S.Cautious, wary, or guardian of all; a Spanish name from the Visigothic Germanic Alwar or Allvar▶Alonso#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 bar▶Ray#792 in the U.S.Counsel protector; a short form of Raymond from Old High German Raginmund, composed of ragin me▶Raylan#802 in the U.S.A modern compound name blending Ray (from Raymond meaning counsel protector) and the suffix -la▶Emery#815 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; from Germanic Amalric (amal: work, or a Gothic royal family name + ric▶Jefferson#831 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jeffrey', where Jeffrey is a medieval form of Geoffr▶Alvin#838 in the U.S.From the Old English Aethelfine or Aelfwine, composed of aelf (elf) or aethel (noble) and wine ▶Lance#862 in the U.S.Short form of Lancelot (Old French/Germanic, meaning 'land' or 'territory'), or directly from t▶Watson#864 in the U.S.Son of Walter; from the medieval English given name Wat (short form of Walter: ruler of the arm▶Ernesto#878 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, from Old High German Ernust meaning seriousness, vigor, or ▶Emory#883 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; spelling variant of Emery, from Germanic Amalric (amal: work + ric: ru▶Guillermo#902 in the U.S.Spanish form of William, from Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire, determi▶Henrik#917 in the U.S.Home ruler; from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric: ruler, power), the Scandinavian form of ▶Alfonso#920 in the U.S.Noble and ready; ready for battle; from Germanic Adalfuns (adal: noble + funs: eager, ready)▶Frankie#922 in the U.S.Free man; or Frankish man; English pet form of Frank or Francis, from Germanic Frank (a member ▶Ricky#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 Germani▶Ronnie#995 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise ruler; an English pet form of Ronald, from Old Norse Rögnvaldr (regin: co▶Landry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the land▶Stefan#1000 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; the Germanic/Scandinavian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)▶Randy#1019 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or ▶Axl#1027 in the U.S.Father of peace; from Old Norse Áskell (divine kettle/cauldron) or Germanic Axel, a Scandinavia▶Carl#1033 in the U.S.Free man; strong; from Germanic karl (free man, man, fellow) — the same root as Charles, Carlos▶Billy#1047 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + h▶Howard#1056 in the U.S.High guardian or sheep herder; from Old Norse Hávarðr (hay guardian, yard guardian) or Old Germ▶Ernest#1083 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High Germa▶Lyam#1092 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from Germani▶Andreas#1098 in the U.S.Manly; brave; the Greek and Germanic form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, from aner/andr▶Alaric#1109 in the U.S.All-powerful ruler; noble ruler; from Germanic Alarich (ala: all + ric: ruler, power)▶Coen#1119 in the U.S.Bold advisor; a Dutch short form of Koenraad (Conrad), from Germanic kuoni (brave, bold) + rad ▶Bobby#1123 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: ▶Kristian#1124 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Scandinavian/German spelling variant of Christian, from Latin Christianus▶Gary#1130 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names c▶Ralph#1152 in the U.S.Wolf counsel; advice from the wolf; from Old Norse Ráðúlfr (ráð: counsel + úlfr: wolf)▶Rogelio#1153 in the U.S.Famous spear; renowned warrior; Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + ger▶Ramiro#1158 in the U.S.Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renown▶Wiley#1159 in the U.S.Resolute warrior; from a diminutive of William (wig: war + helm: protection) or a place name; a▶Elmer#1166 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)▶Gerald#1167 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Gerwald (ger: spear + wald: ruler, to wield power)▶Archibald#1174 in the U.S.Genuinely bold; truly brave; from Germanic Ercanbeald (ercan: genuine, sincere + beald: bold, b▶Reginald#1178 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: ruler▶Terry#1186 in the U.S.Power of the tribe; English form of the Germanic name Theodoric or a pet form of Terence, from ▶Gus#1212 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin august▶Merrick#1219 in the U.S.Ruler of the sea; Moorish person▶Markus#1229 in the U.S.Of Mars, dedicated to the god of war▶Endrick#1240 in the U.S.Ruler of the home, lord of the household▶Rolando#1271 in the U.S.Famous land, renowned in the land▶Will#1283 in the U.S.Resolute protector, strong-willed guard▶Ansel#1285 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protector▶Jeffery#1302 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledge▶Osvaldo#1314 in the U.S.Divine power, God's ruler▶Bernard#1318 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave as a bear▶Freddy#1328 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peace▶Bernardo#1334 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave bear▶Ziggy#1358 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protection▶Lenny#1372 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of Leonard▶Willie#1375 in the U.S.Resolute protector; diminutive of William▶Gilbert#1394 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostage▶Giancarlo#1404 in the U.S.God is gracious and free man▶Ozzie#1413 in the U.S.Divine power; bear-god power▶Derick#1434 in the U.S.People's ruler; ruler of the people▶Gilberto#1436 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostage▶Rodolfo#1459 in the U.S.Famous wolf; renowned wolf▶Roel#2250 in the U.S.famous ruler▶Raymundo#2274 in the U.S.counsel and protection▶Josef#2286 in the U.S.God will add, God will increase▶Emeric#2313 in the U.S.home ruler, powerful▶Osmar#2354 in the U.S.Divine glory; god-famous; from Germanic Osmar (os: a god, divine + mari: famous, renowned)▶Mervin#2408 in the U.S.Sea fortress; great lord; a variant of Marvin or Mervyn, from Welsh Myrddin (sea fortress) or O▶Erwin#2422 in the U.S.Army friend; noble friend; from Germanic Herwini or Erwin (her: army, honor + win: friend)▶Alphonse#2437 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (ada▶
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