List of German Baby Names Meanings

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  • Coen
    "Coen" (bold)- is a Germanic variant of the name "Conrad", most popular in the Dutch language. It is originally spelled as "Coenraad" or "Koenraad", with just the "raad" deleted off. Both variations are made up from two words: "koen" (meaning "brave") and "raad" (meaning "advice").
    Meaning: Brave Origin: Germanic
  • Conrad - KAHN-rad
    Origin and meaning. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic name Konrad, from conja meaning "bold" and rad "counsel". It was the name of a 10th-century bishop of Constance, and became popular in post-medieval English and post-medieval French. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century.
    Meaning: Honest or brave advisor Origin: Germanic
  • Corey - KAWR-ee
    Borrowed from the Irish, Corey is a name of more than one derivation. It is the transferred use of the surname derived from the Gaelic coire (a cauldron, a seething pool, a hollow): hence, “dweller in or near a hollow.” Alternatively, it is an Anglicized form of the var-ious surnames derived from corra (a spear).
    Meaning: From the hollow, of the churning waters Origin: Germanic
  • Cory
    "Ravine, Seething pool, Cauldron" in Scots Gaelic, "Hollow" in Irish Gaelic, "Chosen" in Old English, "Horn" in French, translated from the word "cornell", or derived from the French word for "Heart." Other names. Related names. Corey, Corrie. As a given name, Cory is used by both males and females.
    Meaning: From the hollow, of the churning waters Origin: Germanic
  • Dale - DAY-əl/DAYL
    The name Dale is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Dale is: Lives in the valley. Surname.
    Meaning: Valley Origin: Germanic
  • Dalee
    It is pronounced 'Duh-LEE), or similar to the word 'delete' without the t. Personal experiences with the name Dalee: | Edit. My mother is a teacher and had a student named Dalee, which is how they came to know of it. It's often mispronounced as 'Dolly', 'Daily', or 'Deli'.
    Meaning: Valley Origin: Germanic
  • Dedrick - DEHD-rik
    German Meaning: The name Dedrick is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Dedrick is: People's ruler.
    Meaning: The ruler of the tribe Origin: Germanic
  • Delbert - DEL-bərt
    The name Delbert is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Delbert is: Bright day; sunny day; proud; noble.
    Meaning: Bright as day Origin: Germanic
  • Dell - DEHL
    The name Dell is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Dell is: Valley.
    Meaning: Small valley Origin: German
  • Della - DEL-ə
    English Meaning: The name Della is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Della is: Noble. This has been used commonly as an independent name since the late 19th century.
    Meaning: A short form of adelaide Origin: German
  • Dereck
    German Meaning: The name Dereck is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Dereck is: Gifted ruler. From Theodoric.
    Meaning: The ruler of the tribe Origin: Germanic
  • Derek - DER-ik
    Derek is a male name. It is the English language short form of Diederik, the Low Franconian form of the name Theodoric. Theodoric is an old Germanic name with an original meaning of "people-ruler". Common variants of the name are Derrek, Derick, Derrick and Deric.
    Meaning: The ruler of the tribe Origin: Germanic
  • Derick
    The name Derick is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Derick is: Gifted ruler. From Theodoric.
    Meaning: Ruler of the people Origin: Germanic
  • Derrek
    German Meaning: The name Derrek is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Derrek is: Gifted ruler. From Theodoric.
    Meaning: The ruler of the tribe Origin: German
  • Derrick - DER-ik
    The name Derrick is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Derrick is: Gifted ruler. People ruler.Old German Theodoric. Famous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with gallows and now refers to a type of crane.
    Meaning: Ruler of the people Origin: Germanic
  • Dirk - DURK
    The name Dirk is a Dutch baby name. In Dutch the meaning of the name Dirk is: A meaning people ruler. Famous bearer: British actor Dirk Bogarde. A Dutch forms of Theodoric.
    Meaning: Ruler of the people Origin: Germanic
  • Dusti
    The name Dusti is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Dusti is: Nickname.
    Meaning: A familiar form of dustin Origin: German
  • Earnest - UR-nəst
    The name Ernest is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Ernest is: Serious, determined. Earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust.
    Meaning: Ernest Origin: Germanic
  • Easter - EES-tər
    The name Easter is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Easter is: From the name of the Christian festival, which is based on Eostre, the name of a Germanic spring goddess. Sometimes also used as a.
    Meaning: Easter time Origin: Germanic
  • Elli
    The name Elli is a baby girl name. The name Elli comes from the Hebrew origin. In Hebrew The meaning of the name Elli is: Devoted to God. Name Information.
    Meaning: A short form of eleanor Origin: German
  • Elmer - EL-mər
    Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous).
    Meaning: Noble or famous Origin: Germanic
  • Else - EL-se
    The name Else is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Else is: noble.
    Meaning: Concecrated to god Origin: German
  • Ely
    Hebrew Meaning: The name Ely is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Ely is: Jehovah is God.
    Meaning: Form of eli Origin: German
  • Emma
    Emma is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning whole or universal, and was originally a short form of Germanic names that began with ermen. Emma is also used as a diminutive of Emmeline, Amelia or any other name beginning with "em".
    Meaning: Signifies universal, Entire, All Origin: German
  • Emmett - EM-it
    German Meaning: The name Emmett is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Emmett is: Powerful.
    Meaning: All-containing Origin: German
  • Enrique - en-REE-ke
    Enrique is the Spanish form of the German name Heinrich (Henry in English). The name Henry comes from the Germanic words “haim” and “rīc” which translates to 'home' and 'ruler, power,' respectively. Hence, the meaning of the name Enrique is 'Powerful Ruler of the Home'.
    Meaning: The ruler of the estate Origin: Germanic
  • Ernest
    The name Ernest is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Ernest is: Serious, determined. Earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust.
    Meaning: Earnest or sincere Origin: Germanic
  • Ernestina
    German Meaning: The name Ernestina is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Ernestina is: Serious; determined. Feminine of Emest.
    Meaning: A form of ernestine Origin: German
  • Ernesto - er-NEHS-toh
    Spanish Meaning: The name Ernesto is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Ernesto is: Serious; determined.
    Meaning: Earnest Origin: Germanic
  • Ernie - UR-nee
    The name Ernie is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Ernie is: A sometimes used as an independent name. Also, in England, 'Ernie' refers to the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment which selects winning Premium Bond numbers.
    Meaning: A familiar form of ernest Origin: Germanic