List of German Baby Names Meanings

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  • Evelin
    English Meaning: The name Evelin is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Evelin is: Form of Evelyn: Life.
    Meaning: A form of evelyn Origin: German
  • Evelinn
    As a first name, it can refer to persons of either sex, although it is more commonly borne by females. The name originally was used a surname, which derived from Aveline, a feminine Norman French diminutive of the name Ava. ... Another school of thought is that the name "Evelyn" means "hazelnut".
    Meaning: A bird- like woman Origin: German
  • Evellyn
    Means "beauty" and "radiance" in Old Irish, or "hazelnut". ... Éibhleann, on the other hand, is said to be derived from the Old Irish óiph, a variant of this name is Éibhliu. The German meaning of the name Evelyn is little bird, similar to the English meaning of beautiful bird.
    Meaning: A bird- like woman Origin: German
  • Evelyn - EV-ə-lin/EV-lin
    Evelyn is a name in the English language, where it can be used as a first name or a surname. Means "beauty" and "radiance" in Old Irish, or "hazelnut". ... The name originally was used a surname, which derived from Aveline, a feminine Norman French diminutive of the name Ava.
    Meaning: Hazelnut Origin: German
  • Everett - EV-ə-rit
    Origin of the name Everett: Transferred use of the English surname meaning "Everett's son." Everett is an old variant of Evered, a name derived from the Old English Eoforheard (brave as a wild boar), which is a com-pounding of the elements eofor (a wild boar) and heard (strong, brave, hearty).
    Meaning: Strong as a wild boar Origin: Germanic
  • Federico - fe-dhe-REE-ko
    Italian Meaning: The name Federico is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Federico is: peaceful ruler'.
    Meaning: Peaceful ruler Origin: German
  • Fern - FURN
    Origin of the name Fern: Derived from fern, which denotes the nonflowering plant. The name is borne by the little girl who loved Wilbur the pig in E. B. White's classic Charlotte's Web.
    Meaning: Fern Origin: German
  • Fernanda - fer-NAHN-dah
    Fernanda (pronounced fer-NAHN-dah) is a Portuguese, Spanish and Italian feminine equivalent of Fernando, a male given name of Germanic origin, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey".
    Meaning: Uncertain Origin: German
  • Frank - FRANGK
    The name Frank is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Frank is: A Latin Francis, meaning Frenchman or free one. Famous bearer: American singer Frank Sinatra.
    Meaning: A short form of francis Origin: Germanic
  • Fred - FRED
    Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the Germanic name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power". ... Short form Fred was among the most popular names for boys in Lower Saxony, Germany in 2010.
    Meaning: A peaceful ruler Origin: Germanic
  • Fredderick
    Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the Germanic name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power".
    Meaning: A peaceful ruler Origin: German
  • Freddi
    German Meaning: The name Freddi is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Freddi is: Adventurous. Feminine of Fernando.
    Meaning: A familiar form of frederica Origin: German
  • Freddie - FRED-ee
    The name Freddie is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Freddie is: From the Old German name Frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler.
    Meaning: Peaceful ruler Origin: German
  • Freddrick
    Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the Germanic name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power". ... Frederica is a feminine variant of the name Frederick.
    Meaning: A peaceful ruler Origin: German
  • Freddy
    The name Freddy is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Freddy is: From the Old German name Frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler.
    Meaning: Peaceful ruler Origin: German
  • Frederick - FRED-ə-rik/FRED-rik
    Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the Germanic name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power". ... Short form Fred was among the most popular names for boys in Lower Saxony, Germany in 2010.
    Meaning: A peaceful ruler Origin: Germanic
  • Frida - FREE-dah
    Frida (with variants Freda, Freedia, Frieda and Freida) is a feminine given name. In Scandinavian countries, it derives from the Old Norse name Fríða, meaning "beautiful, beloved". In central and eastern Europe, Frida is a short form of compound names containing the Germanic element fried meaning "peace".
    Meaning: Peace Origin: German
  • Garett
    The name Garett is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Garett is: rules by the spear.
    Meaning: One who is mighty with a spear Origin: Germanic
  • Garret
    The name Garret is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Garret is: meaning 'rules by the spear' or 'hard or bold spear.' Also an English variant of the German Gerard, based on medieval pronunciation.
    Meaning: Strength of the Origin: Germanic
  • Garrison - GAR-i-sən
    Meanings and history of the name Garrison: | Edit. A garrison is a body of troops, or a military post where they're stationed. The name, though, is separate in origin---it's simply a patronymic surname meaning "The one who has much power and is very wealthy".
    Meaning: Garry's son Origin: German
  • Gena
    41% this week. Gender: Female Origin of Gena: Variation of Gina Meaning of Gina: Diminutive of Regina, Angelina, etc. Share Gena on Facebook Share on Facebook.
    Meaning: Woman Origin: German
  • Genevieve - JEN-ə-veev
    Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female given name of Germanic or Celtic origin. It may be from the Germanic name *Kenowefa (latinized as Genoveva) meaning Woman of the race.
    Meaning: White wave, fair-skinned Origin: Germanic
  • Geoffrey - JEF-ree
    The name Geoffrey is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Geoffrey is: Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge. Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Geoffrey Cbaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'.
    Meaning: A man of peace Origin: Germanic
  • Gerald - JER-əld
    From a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements ger "spear" and wald "rule". The Normans brought this name to Britain. Though it died out in England during the Middle Ages, it remained common in Ireland. It was revived in the English-speaking world in 19th century.
    Meaning: One who rules with the spear Origin: Germanic
  • Geraldine - JER-əl-deen
    Origin of the name Geraldine: Feminine form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic Gerward, a compound name composed from the elements ger (a spear) and wald (rule): hence, "spear ruler, to rule with a spear."
    Meaning: Spear ruler Origin: Germanic
  • Geraldo - he-RAHL-do
    Spanish Meaning: The name Geraldo is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Geraldo is: rules by the spear.
    Meaning: Spear ruler Origin: Germanic
  • Gerard - jə-RAHRD/JER-ərd
    The name Gerard is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gerard is: Hard or bold spear. This name was introduced to England from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Famous bearer: British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins.
    Meaning: Brave spearman Origin: Germanic
  • Gerardo - he-RAHR-do
    Spanish Meaning: The name Gerardo is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Gerardo is: spear courageous'.
    Meaning: Strength of the Origin: Germanic
  • Gerrald
    German Meaning: The name Gerald is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Gerald is: From an Old German name derived from 'ger' meaning spear, and 'vald' meaning rule.
    Meaning: One who rules with the spear Origin: German
  • Gerry - JER-ee
    English Meaning: The name Gerry is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gerry is: meaning ruling spear. Often used as an independent name.
    Meaning: A familiar form of gerald Origin: Germanic