Germanic baby names

807 names with Germanic roots, each one with what it actually means. 292 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.

In common use

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

  • Emmawhole, universal19,752 a year · the US, 2017
  • Avalife; bird15,914 a year · the US, 2017
  • Williamresolute protector14,922 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ameliawork, industriousness2,153 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Henryruler of the home2,295 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ellaall, completely; fairy maiden8,020 a year · the US, 2017
  • Charlesfree man7,142 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 a year · the US, 2017
  • Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 a year · the US, 2017
  • Allisonnoble natured; a form of Alison4,017 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adelinenoble, nobility3,902 a year · the US, 2017
  • Everettbrave as a wild boar3,814 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alicenoble, of noble kind825 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Charliefree man1,679 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Milessoldier; merciful3,615 a year · the US, 2017
  • Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emerybrave, powerful; industrious ruler2,983 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adalynnnoble lineage; a modern respelling of Adeline2,651 a year · the US, 2017
  • Freddiepeaceful ruler; from Frederick2,526 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Archietruly bold; from Archibald2,465 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Richardpowerful ruler; brave power2,269 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alyssanoble or high-born2,227 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jocelyncheerful or joyful; from Jocundus1,828 a year · the US, 2017
  • Harryruler of the home; from Henry1,718 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adalinenoble; a form of Adeline1,673 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alainabright; a form of Alaina or Alana1,660 a year · the US, 2017
  • Genevievewoman of the race or tribe1,653 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alinabright; a form of Alina or Aline1,650 a year · the US, 2017
  • Matildamighty in battle1,449 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Louierenowned warrior1,418 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Walterruler of the army1,353 a year · the US, 2017
  • Reggiecounsel power; from Reginald1,312 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Louisfamous warrior; wide-famed1,030 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Raymondwise protector or counsel warrior1,192 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gisellepledge or hostage1,170 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ricardopowerful ruler; spanish form of richard1,160 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adelaidenoble natured1,155 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fernandobold voyager; adventurous journey1,139 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hugomind; intellect; heart1,094 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Milliegentle strength; from Millicent or Amelia1,080 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Hendrixestate ruler; a form of henry1,037 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adanoble, nobility1,014 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Frederickpeaceful ruler; peaceful and powerful954 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Frankiefree man; a form of Frank887 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Albertnoble and bright884 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Frankfree man272 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Alicianoble natured; a form of Alice861 a year · the US, 2017
  • Heidiof noble birth; a form of Adelaide376 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Elodieforeign wealth849 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Annalisegrace and noble; form of anna louise792 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ottilieprosperous in battle782 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Robertobright fame; italian and spanish form of Robert771 a year · the US, 2017
  • Harrietruler of the home757 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Fernandabold voyager; feminine form of Ferdinand732 a year · the US, 2017
  • Willaresolute protector; a form of Wilhelmina691 a year · the US, 2017
  • Loreleimurmuring rock; a Rhine river siren680 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rupertbright fame670 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Roccorest, repose; german origin name192 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Hattieestate ruler; diminutive of Harriet325 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Gerardospear brave; a form of Gerard635 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adelinanoble or of noble birth; form of adela614 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ottowealthy or prosperous444 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Armandoarmy man; a form of Herman606 a year · the US, 2017
  • Enriqueestate ruler; Spanish form of Henry597 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rodrigofamous power; renowned ruler564 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lorelaialluring enchantress; a form of Lorelei563 a year · the US, 2017
  • Raulwolf counsel; a form of Ralph or Raoul555 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karlafree woman; a form of Carla552 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ralphwolf counsel541 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rolandfamous land or renowned throughout the land531 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emmittwhole or universal; a form of Emmett526 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aubrieelf ruler; a form of Aubrey526 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lewisfamous warrior; form of Louis216 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Emmywhole or universal; diminutive of Emilia or Emma105 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Amaliawork or labor491 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gustavostaff of the Goths485 a year · the US, 2017
  • Conradbold counsel, brave advisor466 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alfredowise counsel, elf counsel461 a year · the US, 2017
  • Zeldagray battle; variant of Griselda454 a year · the US, 2017
  • Leonardbrave lion187 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Albertonoble and bright; form of Albert427 a year · the US, 2017
  • Elsanoble; form of Elisabeth424 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ameliework, industrious; form of Amelia398 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Emmiewhole or universal; diminutive of Emma248 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rogerfamous spear; from Hrodegar415 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fridapeaceful ruler; from Frithuric414 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emeriebrave and powerful; variant of Emery408 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brunobrown400 a year · the US, 2017
  • Orlandofamous throughout the land85 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aubrielleelf ruler; form of Aubrey386 a year · the US, 2017
  • Randywolf shield; form of Randolph386 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ramonwise protector; form of Raymond385 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lennybrave lion; diminutive of Leonard370 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Louisafamous warrior; feminine form of Louis369 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rickypowerful ruler; diminutive of Richard369 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emmelinework; a form of Emilia92 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adelenoble344 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ernestoserious, resolute; spanish form of Ernest344 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rudyfamous wolf; diminutive of Rudolf341 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Louisefamous warrior; feminine form of Louis336 a year · the US, 2017
  • Joselynjoyful; a modern spelling of Jocelyn330 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aubriellaelf ruler; elaborated form of Aubrey327 a year · the US, 2017
  • Xiomarafamous in battle; a form of Xiomara or Guimar319 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aldoold, noble, wise311 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ramonawise protector; feminine form of Ramon299 a year · the US, 2017
  • Luellafamous elf; combination name60 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Guillermoresolute protector; a form of William287 a year · the US, 2017
  • Willieresolute protector; a form of William286 a year · the US, 2017
  • Henrikruler of the home; a form of Henry283 a year · the US, 2017
  • Romyrosemary; a form of Rosemary or diminutive of Romilda282 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Lamarfamous land; from Old German elements282 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alfonsonoble and ready; noble readiness276 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karliefree man; a form of Carla or Karl276 a year · the US, 2017
  • Carlafree woman or feminine of Karl274 a year · the US, 2017
  • Geraldspear ruler or spear power269 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adilynnnoble lineage; blend of Adeline with -lynn suffix266 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hughheart mind spirit intellect73 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Alisanoble kind; variant of Alice48 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Alissonnoble; a form of Alison256 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alvaroelf warrior; prudent counselor255 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rosaleerose; a form of Rose or Rosalie253 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dellanoble; a form of Adela248 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rogeliofamous spear; a form of Roger243 a year · the US, 2017
  • Addalynnoble natured; a modern respelling of Adeline241 a year · the US, 2017
  • Willresolute protector; a form of William237 a year · the US, 2017
  • Audriananoble strength; elaboration of Audrey236 a year · the US, 2017
  • Arletteeagle; a form of Arla or Arlene234 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kaiseremperor; derived from Caesar229 a year · the US, 2017
  • Luisafamous warrior; a feminine form of Louis227 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adlereagle225 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adilenenoble natured; an elaboration of Adeline210 a year · the US, 2017
  • Addelynnoble gracious; an elaboration of Adeline208 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alaricruler of all202 a year · the US, 2017
  • Annelisegrace and god's oath; combining Anne and Lisa202 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ramirofamous counselor202 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rosalindbeautiful horse; from Old High German ros and lind197 a year · the US, 2017
  • Addalynnnoble; a modern respelling of Adeline196 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jocelynnjoyful; a spelling variant of Jocelyn196 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gilbertbright pledge; illustrious hostage194 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adaleevariant of Adele; noble; a modern respelling193 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rolandovariant of Roland; famous land or territory192 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marlenebeloved; a form of Magdalene191 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adelanoble; of noble birth184 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gissellepledge; variant spelling of Giselle182 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karleighfree man; a feminine invented spelling of Carl181 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bernadettebrave as a bear; feminine form of Bernard175 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rodolfofamous wolf; form of Rudolf171 a year · the US, 2017
  • Belindabeautiful serpent or beautiful bright one169 a year · the US, 2017
  • Derickruler of the people; a form of Derek166 a year · the US, 2017
  • Freddypeaceful ruler; a diminutive of Frederick135 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adalienoble natured; a form of Adela160 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bernardbrave bear; strong as a bear42 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Roderickfamous power; renowned ruler160 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gerardbrave spear; spear strength159 a year · the US, 2017
  • Annaliesegrace and god's oath; blend of Anna and Liese156 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gilbertobright pledge; Spanish form of Gilbert154 a year · the US, 2017
  • Reynaldowise ruler; Spanish form of Reginald154 a year · the US, 2017
  • Audriannanoble strength; a form of Audrey151 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fredrickpeaceful ruler; a variant spelling of Frederick33 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Karlyfree man; a modern respelling of Carla or Carly149 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emberlynindustrious with -lyn suffix; a modern form of Emmeline148 a year · the US, 2017
  • Anselgod's protection; from Anselm147 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aubrianaelf ruler; feminine elaboration of Aubrey146 a year · the US, 2017
  • Anneliesegrace and God is my oath; combined form145 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emmewhole or universal; a form of Emma141 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karlfree man141 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karolinefree woman; variant of Caroline139 a year · the US, 2017
  • Elouisefamous warrior; a form of Louise47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Mylosoldier, merciful; a modern respelling of Milo136 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adalinanoble and soft; a form of Adeline132 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emawhole; universal; short form of Emma37 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Heidyof noble birth; form of Heidi126 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bernardobrave bear; a form of Bernard125 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adleighnoble; a modern respelling of Adela124 a year · the US, 2017
  • Humbertobright warrior, famous bear123 a year · the US, 2017
  • Carlifree man; a spelling variant of Carla or Carlo122 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karolinafree woman; a spelling variant of Carolina122 a year · the US, 2017
  • Wilhelminaresolute protector; feminine form of Wilhelm121 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adalindnoble serpent; a form of Adelind119 a year · the US, 2017
  • Arnoldeagle power59 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Gretchenpearl; diminutive of Margaret119 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ronaldocounsel power; Italian form of Ronald119 a year · the US, 2017
  • Amauriwork ruler; a form of Amalric117 a year · the US, 2017
  • Wolfgangwolf path or wolf journey117 a year · the US, 2017
  • Warnerdefender or protector116 a year · the US, 2017
  • Carolfree man or strong; a form of Charles113 a year · the US, 2017
  • Henriestate ruler; French form of Henry32 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adelianoble natured; form of Adele110 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rudifamous wolf; diminutive of Rudolf110 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Giselepledge or hostage; bright pledge109 a year · the US, 2017
  • Leopoldbold people; lion heart105 a year · the US, 2017
  • Zeppelinfrom the airship; surname as given name105 a year · the US, 2017
  • Odettewealthy; a form of Odile40 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Emalynwhole and beloved; a blended form of Emma and Lynn103 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adolfonoble wolf101 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fischerfisherman; occupational surname101 a year · the US, 2017
  • Yvettebow, archer; a form of yvonne101 a year · the US, 2017
  • Harriestate ruler; a form of Harry100 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adalynnenoble; a form of Adeline99 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lutherfamous warrior99 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rigobertofamous with the spear99 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aubreighelf ruler; a modern spelling of Aubrey98 a year · the US, 2017
  • Yvonneyew tree; feminine form of Yvon98 a year · the US, 2017
  • Arnieeagle; a form of Arnold97 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Brandtfirebrand or sword97 a year · the US, 2017
  • Heribertobright warrior; a form of Herbert97 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emmiwhole, universal; a form of Emma18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Josselynmember of the Gauts people; a form of Jocelyn94 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kurtcourteous or bold, from kort; a form of Curtis93 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emelineindustrious, work; a form of Emeline or Emmeline91 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fredypeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick90 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adleenoble; a modern respelling of Adele89 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hendrickestate ruler; a form of Henry89 a year · the US, 2017
  • Grettelpearl; a form of greta or gretel88 a year · the US, 2017
  • Minnieresolute protector; a diminutive of Wilhelmina88 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Annemariegrace and beloved; a compound of Anne and Marie87 a year · the US, 2017
  • Charlyfree man; a form of Charles87 a year · the US, 2017
  • Selmahelmet of God; divine protection87 a year · the US, 2017
  • Vonfrom, of; a preposition used in names86 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adalynenoble, of noble birth; variant of Adeline85 a year · the US, 2017
  • Konradbold counsel; honest advisor85 a year · the US, 2017
  • Robbiebright fame; a diminutive of Robert69 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Henriettaestate ruler; feminine form of Henry83 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Lenibright; a form of Helene or Magdalene78 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Raymundocounsel protection; a form of Raymond78 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adellenoble; a form of Adele77 a year · the US, 2017
  • Herbertbright army or bright warrior40 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Abelardonoble and resolute; form of Abelard75 a year · the US, 2017
  • Amelia-Roseindustrious; combined with rose flower name75 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Geoffreypeace and pledge; form of Geoffrey75 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brauliobroad; a form of Braulius74 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emmylouwhole and famous; compound of Emmy and Lou74 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ava-Rosebird; rose flower; a blended name71 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Emmarosewhole, universal; rose flower; a blended name71 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ozziedivine spear; a diminutive of Oswald40 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Tilliemighty in battle; diminutive of Matilda71 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Irmawhole or universal70 a year · the US, 2017
  • Berlinderived from place name; capital of Germany68 a year · the US, 2017
  • Loraleimurmuring rock; a form of lorelei67 a year · the US, 2017
  • Loufamous warrior; a form of Louis66 a year · the US, 2017
  • Addelynnnoble lineage; a modern respelling of Adeline with -lyn suffix64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alyssonnoble; a variant of Allison or Alison64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hendrika form of Henry; estate ruler64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Arminwarrior; whole or universal13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Bobbibright fame; a diminutive of Robert57 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adellanoble; form of Adele60 a year · the US, 2017
  • Amilawork; a spelling variant of Amelia11 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ellarosebright rose; combination of Ella and Rose60 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jenevievewoman of the race; a variant of Genevieve60 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aleinabright; a form of Alina or Alaina59 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aleydanoble natured; a form of Alida58 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hernanbold voyager; a form of hernando58 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ameliahwork, industriousness; a modern respelling of Amelia57 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ivobow warrior; a form of Ivar57 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Emelieindustrious; a form of Amelia56 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emalinework; a form of Emilia or Emiline55 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hermanwarrior, army man55 a year · the US, 2017
  • Annalysegrace and noble; a form of annalise54 a year · the US, 2017
  • Robertabright fame; feminine form of Robert28 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Arletteagle; a form of Arlette53 a year · the US, 2017
  • Frankyfree man; a form of Frank or Francis21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Dietrichpeople's ruler; from Theodoric50 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karolfree person; a form of Carol50 a year · the US, 2017
  • Mallorieunfortunate or ill-fated; a form of Mallory50 a year · the US, 2017
  • Landrieland ruler; from Landric49 a year · the US, 2017
  • Amaliebrave or industrious; a form of Amelia39 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Bauerfarmer or dweller47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fredericpeaceful ruler; form of frederick21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Lottie-Maefree woman with Mary; combination of Lottie and Mae47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rainerwarrior; judgment warrior47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adelaidanoble natured; Spanish form of Adelaide46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adelinnoble, gracious; short form of Adeline46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aleidanoble natured; a form of Alida45 a year · the US, 2017
  • Amoryfamous power; brave; a form of Amore45 a year · the US, 2017
  • Blimyblossom or flower; variant spelling of Blima45 a year · the US, 2017
  • Fanniefree; a diminutive of Frances or Francesca45 a year · the US, 2017
  • Saskiasaxon woman; saxon people45 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Carolynnfree woman; a form of Caroline44 a year · the US, 2017
  • Addelinenoble; a form of Adeline43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Amaurywork ruler; a form of Amalric43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Griseldagrey battlemaid or grey heroine43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lieselgod is my oath; diminutive of Elisabeth43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Billresolute protector; a form of William9 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Herbiebright army; diminutive of Herbert42 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Carlotafree person; Spanish form of Charlotte41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Emmalinwhole or universal; a form of Emmeline41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gretela form of Margaret; pearl41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Leopoldobrave people; bold people41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Luigifamous warrior; a form of Louis8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Giselapledge; hostage40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kesslerpotter or kettle maker40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rudolphfamous wolf; form of rudolf40 a year · the US, 2017

Rarer names

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country — which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

  • Emmalinawhole; a feminine form of Emmanuel
  • Jeraldspear ruler; a form of Gerald
  • Jocelynecheerful, merry; a form of Jocelyn
  • Luizafamous warrior; form of Louisa
  • Matildemighty in battle; form of Mathilda
  • Emywhole; a form of Emma
  • Henrykestate ruler; Polish form of Henry
  • Luizfamous warrior; a form of Louis
  • Alphonsenoble and ready; eager noble
  • Arnulfoeagle wolf, power of the eagle
  • Fritzpeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick
  • Harriettestate ruler; a form of Harriet
  • Armandhardy man or army man; french form of herman
  • Friedapeaceful ruler; a form of Frida
  • Hildabattle or warrior
  • Hubertbright heart or bright mind
  • Adalenanoble and gracious; blend of Adal and Lena
  • Gisellapledge or hostage; a form of Gisela
  • Lieslgod's oath; diminutive of elizabeth
  • Minnawill, desire; or memory, remembrance
  • Caralinefree woman; respelling of Caroline
  • Emelinawork; a diminutive form of Amelia or Emelia
  • Maryloustar of the sea and famous warrior
  • Mathildamighty in battle
  • Arnoldoeagle power; italian form of Arnold
  • Imeldaall-powerful battle maiden
  • Malorieunfortunate, unlucky; a form of Mallory
  • Willaminaresolute protector; feminine form of William
  • Winnifredblessed peacemaker; form of Winfried
  • Adalbertonoble bright; bright noble
  • Emericpowerful work, industrious ruler; a form of Emery
  • Emmelynindustrious; a form of Emmeline
  • Gustavstaff of the Goths, royal staff
  • Ameilawork; a variant spelling of Amelia
  • Ammywork; diminutive of Amelia or Amy
  • Annaleagrace and lea meadow; a modern blend of Anna and Lea
  • Annarosegrace and rose; a modern combination of Anna and Rose
  • Leobardobrave as a lion; form of leopold
  • Alidanoble; a form of Adelheid
  • Ilsenoble kind; a form of Elisabeth
  • Norbertofamous northerner; from norbert
  • Randshield; warrior edge
  • Robelbright fame; form of robert
  • Aloysiusfamous warrior
  • Amerywork ruler; a form of Emery
  • Armondarmy man; a form of Armand
  • Jaegerhunter, huntsman
  • Raymonwise protector; a form of Raymond
  • Roquefamous spear; a form of Rocco or Roch
  • Ada-Rosenoble; combined with rose flower
  • Adelienoble; variant of Adele or Adelia
  • Frankifree man; a form of Frank
  • Karolyna form of caroline; free woman or strong
  • Mathildemighty in battle
  • Ottilliewealthy; variant of Ottilie
  • Randalshield wolf; variant of Randall
  • Adelainenoble natured; a form of Adeline
  • Adelenenoble natured; a form of Adeline
  • Ava-Maybird, desired; hyphenated form of Ava and May
  • Berniebrave bear; diminutive of Bernard
  • Brennerone who burns, fire maker
  • Fennaprepared or ready; a form of Fenia
  • Gertrudespear strength; from gar and trude
  • Hendricksestate ruler; a form of Henry
  • Rosamundhorse protector; protection and wisdom
  • Wandawanderer or of the Vandals
  • Willyresolute protector; a form of William
  • Alfonzonoble and ready; a form of Alfonso
  • Carolynefree man; variant spelling of Caroline
  • Derikgifted ruler; variant of Derek
  • Ella-Maenoble one; combined form with Ella and Mae
  • Giselpledge or hostage; form of Giselle
  • Karlosfree man; variant spelling of Carlos
  • Leolalion; a form of Leola or Leonie
  • Enricoestate ruler; Italian form of Henry
  • Ericheternal ruler
  • Hendryxhome ruler; a modern spelling of Hendrix
  • Hueymind and intellect; diminutive of Hugh
  • Jeffryvariant of Jeffrey; peace pledge
  • Odaliswealthy or prosperous; a form of Odelia or Odile
  • Rainierwarrior or decision maker; from ragin and heri
  • Rolanfamous land; a form of Roland
  • Rollandfamous land; a form of Roland
  • Wilhelmresolute protector
  • Alicenof noble birth; a form of Alison
  • Alysseof noble birth; a form of Alice
  • Emmerichwhole power; work ruler
  • Lilolily; a form of Lili or Liliane
  • Anselmodivine protection; god's helmet
  • Audricnoble ruler; a form of audrey or aldric
  • Behrbear
  • Carlottafree woman; italian form of Charlotte
  • Dericruler of the people; form of Derrick
  • Emmeriework ruler; form of Emery
  • Harmanarmy man; a form of Herman
  • Heinrichhome ruler; ruler of the estate
  • Karlinfree man; a diminutive of karl or charles
  • Lottie-Rosefree woman; rose; a form of Charlotte with Rose
  • Rowlandfame of the land
  • Yvesarcher; yew wood
  • Amaliyawork; a form of Amalia
  • Amelawork; a form of Amalia
  • Amelianawork; a form of Amalia with -ana suffix
  • Freidapeaceful ruler; variant of Frida
  • Ottiewealthy; diminutive of Otto
  • Thierrypower of the people; ruler of the people
  • Dierksruler of the people; form of derek
  • Guntherbold warrior; gun and ther combined
  • Karlovariant of Carlo; free man
  • Nixiewater sprite, mermaid; a form of Nix
  • Alarikruler of all; a form of Alaric
  • Ameliyahwork; a form of Amelia
  • Aubrieeelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
  • Audriellenoble strength; a form of Audrey
  • Jocelinlittle jouster; a form of Jocelyn
  • Jocelynnelittle jouster; a form of Jocelyn
  • Louifamous warrior; a form of Louis or Lewis
  • Oberonelf ruler; elf bright
  • Tildabattle maiden; a form of Matilda
  • Yocelinjoyful; a form of Jocelyn
  • Adalaidenoble natured; variant spelling of Adelaide
  • Alainahfair; noble; a form of Alaina
  • Allisynnoble; of noble kind; a form of Alison
  • Amelia-Gracework; industrious; and grace combined
  • Ameliowork; industrious; a form of Amelia
  • Annelysegrace and noble; blend of Anne and Elyse
  • Arlenaeagle; a form of Arlene
  • Aubreyannaelf ruler with grace; blend of Aubrey and Anna
  • Audriellanoble strength; a form of Audrey with feminine suffix
  • Beckerbaker; occupational surname used as given name
  • Bobbright fame; a diminutive of robert
  • Emelinwork; a form of Emeline
  • Frankofrank free man; a form of Frank
  • Gehrigspear rule; from Ger and rig
  • Guilhermeresolute protector; Portuguese form of William
  • Gustavestaff of the Goths; from Gustav
  • Henrickestate ruler; variant of Heinrich or Henry
  • Ilsanoble maiden; variant of Ilse
  • Lambertbright land; famous land
  • Reymundowise protector; a form of raymond
  • Riccopowerful ruler; a form of richard
  • Rigopowerful ruler; a form of richard
  • Rommelfamous power; a form of romulus or rudolph
  • Rudiefamous wolf; diminutive of rudolph or rudolf
  • Adelenanoble and bright; a form of adeline
  • Ferdinandbrave traveler or bold journeyer
  • Gimenahearkening or obedient
  • Gisellpledge or hostage; a form of Giselle
  • Henriqueestate ruler; portuguese form of henry
  • Henrryestate ruler; nonstandard spelling of henry
  • Kieferbarrel maker, cooper
  • Lottie-Raefree woman; a form of Charlotte with Rae appended
  • Matyldamighty in battle; variant of Matilda
  • Maudemighty in battle; a form of Matilda
  • Ubaldobold inheritance
  • Adelitanoble; diminutive form of adela
  • Amalyawork; a form of amalia
  • Anelisegrace and god's oath; blend of Anne and Lise
  • Genovevawoman of the race, tribe; a form of genevieve
  • Gissellpledge, hostage; a form of giselle
  • Harrietteestate ruler; a form of Harriet
  • Riccardostrong ruler; Italian form of Richard
  • Aubreannaelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
  • Emrickpowerful and brave; a form of Emmerich
  • Garinspear warrior or protection
  • Joscelynmember of the Gauts tribe; a form of Jocelyn
  • Kielnarrow strait or channel
  • Kleinsmall
  • Adelisenoble; a form of Adelheid or Adelaide
  • Adellnoble; a form of Adele or Adela
  • Annalenagrace and torch; a form of Anna-Lena
  • Arnoeagle river; from Old High German arn
  • Ava-Leighlife; a form of Ava with suffix
  • Friedrichpeaceful ruler
  • Heydinoble, of noble birth; a form of Heidi
  • Isoldeice ruler, fair lady
  • Jarretspear warrior; a form of garrett or jarrett
  • Ameliarosework and rose; compound of Amelia and Rose
  • Aymarfamous spear; a form of Aimar
  • Baldemarbold, famous prince or ruler
  • Carolinfree man or woman; a form of Caroline
  • Edelinenoble serpent; a form of Adeline
  • Emmalynnewhole or universal; a modern respelling of Emeline
  • Fredricpeaceful ruler; variant of Frederick
  • Heloisahealthy, wide; a form of Heloise
  • Humphreypeaceful warrior, peaceful strength
  • Idellanoble, industrious; a form of Ida
  • Lewiefamous warrior; a form of lewis or louis
  • Ottiswealthy; a form of Otto
  • Reincounsel, advice; short form of Reinhardt
  • Vilmaresolute protector; form of wilhelmina
  • Wilresolute protector; a form of William
  • Zedrickpowerful ruler; form of Cedric or Roderick
  • Adelheidnoble natured
  • Afonsonoble and ready; a form of alphonse
  • Amelia-Maehardworking; a form of Amelia with Mae suffix
  • Arminawarrior woman; a form of Herman or Armin
  • Attilalittle father
  • Carlitosfree man; a diminutive form of Carlos
  • Daricka form of Derek or Derrick, ruler of the people
  • Dedrica form of Dedrick, ruler of the people
  • Ehrenhonor
  • Emmaleawhole and meadow; blend of Emma and Lea
  • Emmericindustrious ruler; form of Emmerich
  • Franzfree man; a form of Francis
  • Hughesheart, mind; from the name Hugh
  • Luisanafamous warrior; a form of Louisa
  • Reymondwise protector; a form of Raymond
  • Robynnfamous brightness; a form of Robin
  • Alanonoble and bright; a form of Alan
  • Carlinaa form of caroline, free woman
  • Carolannfree woman; a form of caroline with ann
  • Charliifree man; a spelling variant of charlie
  • Clovisfamous warrior; from hlod andwig
  • Conradobold counsel; from kuon and rad
  • Curtcourteous; a form of Curtis or Kurt
  • Dagobertobright day; from dag and beraht
  • Ellouisefamous warrior and light; a form of Eloïse
  • Evalynnewished for child; a form of Evelyn
  • Evlynwished for child; a form of Evelyn
  • Frantzfree one; a form of Francis
  • Fredapeaceful ruler; a form of Frederica
  • Frederikpeaceful ruler
  • Geraldospear ruler; a form of Gerald
  • Grethelpearl; diminutive of grete or form of gretchen
  • Griezmanngray man; german surname
  • Josselinemember of the jutes; a form of Jocelyn
  • Lennardbold lion; a form of Leonard
  • Louannfamous warrior; a compound form
  • Luannfamous warrior; a form of Louann
  • Reinaldoadvice ruler; a form of Reginald
  • Renardbrave counsel; variant of Renard the fox
  • Rettabright counsel; diminutive of Henrietta or similar
  • Tilly-Rosestrong in battle; a compound diminutive form
  • Wernerarmy warrior
  • Zigmundvictory protector; a form of Sigmund
  • Alisannenoble; a variant of Alison
  • Allissanoble; a variant of Alicia or Alyssa
  • Allyssonnoble; a variant of Alison
  • Amelia-Raework; a form of Amelia with Rae
  • Avelardoelf warrior; from Avelard
  • Eribertobright heritage; a form of Heriberto
  • Gunterbold warrior; army warrior
  • Heloisehale and wide; a form of Héloïse
  • Herlindaarmy shield; derived from heri and lind
  • Ingraming's raven; from ing and hrafn
  • Lorelimurmuring rock; variant of Lorelei
  • Ottiliaprosperous wealth; a form of Ottilie
  • Raynardstrong counselor; a form of Reynard
  • Schneidertailor; a surname used as a given name
  • Sigmundvictory protection
  • Ulrichwealth and power; noble ruler
  • Wagnerwagon maker or wagon driver
  • Adelinnenoble natured; a form of Adeline
  • Adellynnoble natured; a form of Adeline
  • Amaudeagle power; a form of Arnold
  • Archivaldogenuine and bold; from arch and wald
  • Arnaldoeagle power; Spanish form of Arnold
  • Arrickpowerful ruler; variant of Alaric
  • Charlettfree woman; diminutive of Charlotte
  • Charlotterosefree woman; combined with rose flower
  • Elkenoble kind; a form of Adelheid
  • Emerikpowerful work or industrious leader; form of Emeric
  • Emmaloubeloved and famous warrior; combining Emma and Louise
  • Federicapeaceful ruler; feminine form of Frederick
  • Filibertovery bright; form of Philibert
  • Freddie-Leepeaceful ruler; compound name
  • Fredericopeaceful ruler; variant of Frederick
  • Galocheerful or joyful one
  • Gerritspear ruler; form of gerard
  • Hildebattle; warrior woman; short form of Hildegard
  • Jerardspear brave; a form of gerard
  • Jeroldspear ruler; a form of gerald
  • Ludovicfamous warrior; a form of Ludwig
  • Matilda-Maemighty in battle; maiden; compound name
  • Reynardbrave counsel or fox
  • Addelaidenoble natured; a form of Adelaide
  • Anselmdivine helmet or God's helmet
  • Charleena form of Charlene, free woman
  • Charlyna form of Charline or Carolyn, free woman
  • Danzigfrom the city of Danzig; place name
  • Edilbertonoble bright; a form of Adalberto
  • Frydapeace; variant spelling of Frieda
  • Godfreygod's peace
  • Griselgrey battle; variant of Griselde or Griselda
  • Hermelindasoft, tender warrior; blend of germanic elements
  • Hermilowarrior; masculine form related to hermila
  • Lionardobrave lion; a form of Leonardo
  • Lodencoarse woolen cloth; a surname
  • Lonnanoble ready; a form of Leona
  • Loralynnlaurel crowned; a form of Laurel
  • Ludovicofamous in war; Italian form of Ludwig
  • Norbertnorth bright; northern light
  • Otiliarich in possessions; a form of Otilia
  • Ottolinerich in possessions; a form of Otto
  • Reissrice or riser; a surname used as given name
  • Richterjudge
  • Rudolffamous wolf; form of Rudolf
  • Wolframwolf raven or distinguished raven
  • Adelaydaa form of Adelaide; noble natured
  • Adelaydea form of Adelaide; noble natured
  • Adilsonson of the noble one
  • Aloisfamous warrior
  • Amelia-Maywork; a form of Amelia with May
  • Amileawork; a spelling variant of Amelia
  • Amileahwork; a spelling variant of Amelia
  • Amiliyahwork; a spelling variant of Amelia
  • Amyleework; a form of Amelia with Lee
  • Archie-Raybold archer and kingly; compound of Archie and Ray
  • Berengerbear spear; warrior with a spear
  • Bertrambright raven; famous raven
  • Bertrandbright raven; a form of Bertram
  • Braunbrown
  • Edelweissnoble white; alpine flower
  • Emmelinawhole; universal; a form of Emelia or Amelia
  • Emmorybrave power; a form of Emory
  • Evvalife; a variant of Eva or Ava
  • Ferdinandoa form of Ferdinand; journey brave
  • Fernanda form of Ferdinand; journey brave
  • Fredipeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick
  • HanzelGod is gracious; a form of Hansel
  • Jefrypeaceful spear; a form of jeffrey
  • Ludovicafamous warrior; a feminine form of Ludwig
  • Matilda-Rosemighty in battle combined with flower; compound of Matilda and Rose
  • Medardomighty strength or counsel
  • Ramondwise protector; a form of Raymond
  • Renardostrong judgment; variant of Renard
  • Renzstrong judgment; diminutive of Renzen
  • Rillasmall stream; a form of Rill
  • Ritterknight or horseman
  • Schaefershepherd; a surname used as given name
  • Schafershepherd; a surname used as given name
  • Ularich heritage; a form of Ulla
  • Ullawill, desire
  • Adaleennoble; a form of Adeline
  • Adaleenanoble; a form of Adeline
  • Adalienenoble; a form of Adeline
  • Adelinoble; a form of Adeline
  • Adelisanoble; a form of Adeline
  • Adolphnoble wolf
  • Aledanoble natured; a form of Alida
  • Alericelf ruler; a form of Alberich
  • Americowork power; a form of Americo
  • Atillalittle father; a form of Attila
  • Aubryellaelf ruler with feminine suffix; form of Aubrey
  • Benardbear brave; a form of Bernard
  • Brahmsbroad home; a form of Abraham or surname use
  • Carolynafree man; a feminine form of Charles
  • Charlemagnecharles the great; charles meaning man, warrior
  • Derickaruler of the people; a form of Derrick
  • Dieterpeople's warrior; a form of Dietrich
  • Eberardowild boar; brave; strong as a boar
  • Eiseniron
  • Ella-Louiseall; famed; compound of Ella and Louise
  • Ellalouiseall; famed; variant spelling of Ella-Louise
  • Emmalenawhole and gentle; a form of Emma with -lena suffix
  • Emmamariewhole and beloved; Emma combined with Marie
  • Emmerickwhole and powerful; a form of Emmerich
  • Emmerlynwhole with -lyn suffix; form of Emma
  • Emmettewhole; a form of Emma or Emmett
  • Emmileewhole with -lee suffix; form of Emma
  • Ernestinaserious or resolute; feminine form of Ernest
  • Errickpowerful and strong; a form of Eric or Derrick
  • Evelettedesired; a form of Evelina or Evelyn
  • Gertiespear strength; a diminutive of Gertrude
  • Gissellapledge or hostage; a form of Giselle
  • Griceldagray battle; a form of Griselda
  • Grimmfierce, grim, harsh
  • Heidienoble kind; a form of Heidi
  • Hildegardbattle fortress; a form of Hildegarde
  • Huberlandowner; occupational name used as personal name
  • Jeffereypeaceful pledge; variant spelling of jeffrey
  • Jefreypeaceful pledge; variant spelling of jeffrey
  • Karlinafree woman; a form of Karla
  • Karolynafree woman; a form of Caroline
  • Karolynnfree woman; a form of Caroline
  • Keiseremperor; a form of Kaiser
  • Keyseremperor; from caesar
  • Lambertobright land; a form of lambert
  • Lottie-Annfree woman with Ann; compound form of Lottie
  • Lottie-Leighfree woman with meadow; compound form of Lottie
  • Lottie-Louisefree woman with famous warrior; compound form of Lottie
  • Ludwigfamous warrior; German form of Louis
  • Pfeifferpepper grower or dealer
  • Ranulphraven warrior; from raban and wolf
  • Rapunzelrampion plant; from the fairy tale character
  • Renaudcounsel power; strong adviser; a form of Reynold
  • Rupertobright fame; a form of Robert
  • Siomarafamous in victory; a form of Sigihard
  • Tolkienfoolish or daring; a surname
  • Waltherruler of the army
  • Albertinenoble and bright; feminine form of Albert
  • Allicenoble kind; a form of Alice
  • Alvinonoble friend; a form of Alvin
  • Amarywork ruler; a form of Amory
  • Aroldoeagle ruler; a form of Harold
  • Bernardinobrave as a bear; diminutive form of Bernard
  • Bernhardbrave as a bear; strong bear
  • Bertabright and famous; feminine form of Bert
  • Bertinbright friend; diminutive of Bert or Bertha
  • Derricruler of the people; form of derek
  • Drexlerone who turns on a lathe
  • Elbaelf, noble being
  • Emerykwork power; a form of Emery
  • Enrichome ruler; catalan form of Henry
  • Fridahpeaceful ruler; a form of Frieda
  • Froilanfree land; a form of Florian
  • Gerhardspear strength; brave with a spear
  • Gerrodspear strength; a form of Gerard or Gerhard
  • Ghislainepledge or hostage; a form of Ghislain
  • Gizzellepledge; a spelling variant of Giselle
  • Heneryestate ruler; archaic spelling of Henry
  • Henrichestate ruler; a form of Henry
  • Henrietteestate ruler; feminine form of Henry
  • Ildabattle, strife; a form of Hilda
  • Janssenson of Jan; a patronymic surname used as a given name
  • Jeffriepeaceful pledge; a form of jeffrey
  • Karelfree man; a form of Charles
  • Leiselgod's oath; a form of liesel or giselle
  • Lottapower; a form of Carlotta or Charlotte
  • Louannafamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Anna
  • Louellenfamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Ellen
  • Louie-Jamesfamous warrior; combination of Louie and James
  • Louizafamous warrior; a form of Louisa
  • Luannefamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Anne
  • Luisdanielfamous warrior and god is my judge
  • Mafaldamighty battle; strength in conflict
  • Manfredman of peace
  • Odalizwealthy heritage; a form of Odaliske
  • Reinhardtbrave and strong; a form of Reinhard
  • Reinierbrave and strong; a form of Reinhard
  • Rodelfamous ruler; a form of roderick
  • Rodericusfamous ruler; latin form of roderick
  • Rodriquezson of roderick; famous ruler
  • Ronnie-Joeruler; warrior; combination name
  • Rudolfofamous wolf; form of Rudolf or Rodolfo
  • Uvaldobold inheritance; a form of Ubaldo or Waldo
  • Weberone who weaves
  • Amelia-Mariawork; beloved of God; a form of Amelia and Maria
  • Bobbie-Maebright fame; the month of May
  • Charlie-Jamesfree man; supplanter
  • Charlie-Jayfree man; the letter J
  • Charlie-Joefree man; God will increase
  • Ernie-Leeserious; earnest; clearing or meadow; a hyphenated blend
  • Frankie-Maefree; a form of Frank with Mae
  • Freddipeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick
  • Lenny-Joebrave lion; compound form
  • Leonardasbrave lion; lithuanian form of leonard
  • Lottie-Annefree woman; a form of Lottie combined with Anne
  • Lottie-Mariefree woman; a form of Lottie combined with Marie
  • Ottilie-Roseprosperous in battle; compound with Rose
  • Robertsbright fame; a form of Robert
  • Rubie-Rosered gemstone and rose flower; compound form
  • Siegfriedvictory peace
  • Thibautbold people; a form of Theobald
  • Willow-Louisewillow tree; famous warrior, compound name
  • Auberonelf ruler; a form of Oberon
  • Aurora-Louisedawn and famous warrior; compound of Aurora and Louise
  • Ava-Louisebird and famous warrior; compound of Ava and Louise
  • Ava-Mariabird and of the sea; compound of Ava and Maria
  • Ava-Noorbird and light; compound of Ava and Noor
  • Corradobold courage; wise counsel
  • Ella-Maiall bright with the month may
  • Ella-Marieall bright star of the sea
  • Ellie-Graceall bright with grace
  • Ferdypeaceful journey; a form of Ferdinand
  • Fransfree; a form of Francis
  • Frederikapeaceful ruler; a form of Frederica
  • Frederikaspeaceful ruler; a form of Frederica
  • Goncalobattle; war-like; a form of Gundisalvus
  • Hennieform of Heinrich or Henry
  • Henry-Josephestate ruler combined with God will increase
  • Henry-Leeestate ruler combined with meadow
  • Lottefree woman; a form of Charlotte
  • Louie-Georgefamous warrior; a form of Louis combined with George
  • Louie-Johnfamous warrior; a form of Louis combined with John
  • Matidamighty in battle; a form of Matilda
  • Matilda-Maymighty in battle combined with hawthorn flower
  • Ottilie-Maewealthy; a form of ottilie with mae
  • Raimundowise protector; from Raimund
  • Ralfiewolf counsel; a form of Ralph
  • Ralfswolf counsel; from Ralph
  • Ralphie-Jameswolf counsel and supplanter; blend of Ralph and James
  • Robert-Johnbright fame; son of John; a compound name
  • Ruudfame, renown
  • Ugomind; spirit; a form of Hugh
  • Bernadinebrave as a bear; a form of Bernadette
  • Bernitabrave as a bear; a form of Bernadette
  • Billyeresolute protector; a form of Billie
  • Bobbyebright fame; a form of Barbara or Bobby
  • Earnestineserious and resolute; a feminine form of Ernest
  • Elveraelf army; a form of Elvira
  • Gearldspear ruler; variant spelling of Gerald
  • Gearldinespear ruler; variant of Geraldine
  • Gerispear ruler; diminutive of Geraldine or Geri
  • Gerrispear ruler; variant of Geri
  • Guidowide, broad; guide
  • Gussiemajestic; a form of Augusta
  • Hedwigbattle refuge, contested shelter
  • Hildegardebattle fortress, warrior stronghold
  • Hilmahelmet, protective cover; diminutive of Hilda
  • Hobartbright heart, famous heart
  • Hobertbright heart; a variant of Hobart
  • Huldahidden, secret
  • Idellindustrious, hardworking; a form of Idelle
  • Keifervariant of Keifer; barrel maker
  • Nildabattle woman; a form of Brunhilda
  • Othowealthy; prosperous
  • Rolandafamous land; a form of Roland
  • Romonawise protector; a form of Ramona
  • Rosamondhorse protection; variant of Rosamund
  • Trudistrong spear; a form of Gertrude
  • Valindastrong and beautiful; blend of Val and Linda
  • Veldaveiled or hidden; from Old English
  • Velvaveiled; variant of Velda

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