List of German Baby Names Meanings

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  • Lydia - LID-ee-ə
    Meaning & History Means "from Lydia" in Greek. Lydia was a region on the west coast of Asia Minor, said to be named for the legendary king LYDOS. In the New Testament this is the name of a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul. In the modern era the name has been in use since the Protestant Reformation.
    Meaning: Noble kind, of the noble sort Origin: Germanic
  • Lysa
    What does Lysa mean? Lysa [lysa] as a name for girls is of Hebrew origin, and the name Lysa means "God is my oath". Lysa is a version of Elizabeth (Hebrew). ASSOCIATED WITH oath.
    Meaning: A form of lisa Origin: German
  • Marlee
    Bob is an unfortunate nickname for Marlee. Mars Bar, Marzipan. Meanings and history of the name Marlee: | Edit. English, means marshy meadow. Famous real-life people named Marlee: | Edit.
    Meaning: A form of marlene Origin: German
  • Marleena
    The meaning of the name Marleena is "star of the sea; from Magdala". Marleena is a variant form of Marlene (German, Latin, Greek).
    Meaning: From the high tower Origin: German
  • Marlena
    The name Marlena is a variant of Madeline which is Hebrew and Marlene which is German. Marlena can also be considered Austrian. It has many meanings that have been changed over the years, such as "Beloved", "Rebel", "Beloved of Magdala.", "Rebel of Magdala.", and "Child of Magdala." Also "Woman from Magdala."
    Meaning: From the high tower Origin: German
  • Marlenee
    English Meaning: The name Marlene is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Marlene is: A compound of Maria and Magdalene.. Woman from Magdala. Famous Bearer: Film star Marlene Dietrich.
    Meaning: Blend of mary Origin: German
  • Marlis - MAHR-lis
    The name Marlis is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Marlis is: Bitter.
    Meaning: A short form of marlisa Origin: German
  • Marshall - MAHR-shəl
    Marshall is an occupation name whose origin is from the Frankish mare ("horse") + skalkoz ("servant"). It is most commonly found as a surname, but may also be used as a given name. It is also an old Scottish surname meaning 'Love of Horses'.
    Meaning: A caretaker of horses, a steward Origin: Germanic
  • Matilda - mə-TIL-də
    Mathilda (sometimes spelled Matilda) is a female name, of Germanic Gothic derivation, derived from words corresponding to Old High German "maht" (meaning "might, strength") and "hild" (meaning "battle").
    Meaning: Mother of merlin Origin: Germanic
  • Mattie - MAT-ee
    German Meaning: The name Mattie is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Mattie is: Strength in battle. Matilda was the wife of William the Conqueror. Used in Australia as slang for a bushman's pack.
    Meaning: A familiar form of martha, matilda Origin: German
  • Miles - MIELZ
    Miles /ˈmaɪlz/ is a male name from the Latin miles, a soldier. The medieval knight was called miles in Medieval Latin, while in Classical Latin, miles meant simply soldier of any sort, including infantry. Miles Gloriosus, whose name means "boastful soldier", was a comic stock character in classical Roman drama.
    Meaning: One who is merciful, a soldier Origin: Germanic
  • Milley
    Milley Name Meaning. Americanized spelling of French Millet. Hungarian: archaic variant of Mil(l)ei, a habitational name for someone from a place called Milej in Zala county or Mile in Torna county.
    Meaning: One who is merciful, a soldier Origin: German, Latin
  • Millie - MIL-ee
    The name Millie is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Millie is: Servant for the temple; Free-born; noble. Feminine form of Camillus. Famous bearer: Roman mythological Volscian warrior queen Camilla.
    Meaning: A familiar form of amelia Origin: Germanic
  • Milo - MIE-lo
    Origin of the name Milo: Of Germanic origin, Milo is of uncertain derivation. It might be derived from the German mild (mild, peaceful, calm), which is from the Old German root milan (to mill, beat, crush, or rub until fine or tender). Alternatively, it might be from the Old Slavonic root milu (merciful).
    Meaning: Uncertain Origin: Germanic
  • Myles - MIELZ
    Myles is a variant spelling of Miles. We know that Miles is of Norman origin, but it can't be derived from any specific Old French or Germanic word. ... The Latin word “miles” means 'soldier' or some such military attribute due to its association with Michael (the soldier angel of God).
    Meaning: One who is merciful, a soldier Origin: Germanic
  • Norberto
    German Meaning: The name Norberto is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Norberto is: Shining from the North.
    Meaning: Bright north Origin: Germanic
  • Odalis - o-DAHL-is
    VARIANT: Odalys. OTHER LANGUAGES/CULTURES: Auda, Oda, Odilia, Odila (Ancient Germanic), Odelia, Odetta, Ottoline (English), Odile, Odette (French), Oda, Odilie, Ottilie, Ute (German), Odeta (Lithuanian), Oda (Norwegian), Otylia (Polish), Otilia (Romanian), Ottilia (Swedish)
    Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic
  • Odalys
    Spanish nicknames "Oda" where the "d" is pronounced with a "dh" sound. Meanings and history of the name Odalys: | Edit. A female version of Otto, From the Old High German Otho and Odo, which are derived from auda (rich).
    Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic
  • Odetta
    Odetta as a girls' name. Odetta means "wealth". Odetta is a variant form of Odette (French, Old German): in the famous ballet "Swan Lake". ASSOCIATED WITH -ta, wealth.
    Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic
  • Odette
    The name Odette is the female version of Otto, from the Old High German words "otho" and "odo", which are derived from the French word "auda" meaning "rich". Therefore, Odette is of French and Old German origin, and its meaning is "wealth". Famous real-life people named Odette: | Edit. Odette Annable - American actress.
    Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic
  • Olga - AWL-gah
    Origin of the name Olga: Feminine form of Oleg (holy), a name derived from the Scandinavian Helgi, which has its root in the Old Norse heill (hale, hearty; blessed, holy).
    Meaning: Holy Origin: German
  • Orland
    German Meaning: The name Orland is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Orland is: Renowned in the land. Form of Roland.
    Meaning: Famous country Origin: Germanic
  • Orlando
    Spanish Meaning: The name Orlando is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Orlando is: Famous land.
    Meaning: Famous country Origin: Germanic
  • Orlondo
    Orlondo as a name for boys. The meaning of Orlondo is "renowned land". Orlondo is a version of Orlando (Spanish, Old German): form of Roland.
    Meaning: Famous country Origin: Germanic
  • Osbaldo
    The different meanings of the name Osbaldo are: German meaning: Uncertain, possibly divine power. Spanish meaning: Uncertain, possibly divine power.
    Meaning: Uncertain Origin: German
  • Osvaldo
    Osvaldo is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese equivalent to the English and German Oswald. Oswald is made up of the Germanic elements “ōs” meaning “god” and “weald” meaning “rule”. Oswald is a name that dates back to the early Middle Ages in England and prevalent among the early Anglo-Saxons.
    Meaning: Uncertain Origin: German
  • Oswaldo
    The name Oswaldo is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Oswaldo is: Divine power.
    Meaning: Uncertain Origin: German
  • Othelia
    Othelia. Female Meaning: I will praise God, Praise to God; Wealthy, Little; One who lives in the valley. A feminine form of Odell.
    Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic
  • Ottilie
    Ottilie is a given name for women stemming from the medieval German masculine name Otto which means "riches", "wealth" or "prosperity." It has never become very popular in modern culture and has remained very low on popularity rankings only reaching its peak in 1880 when it reached almost 600th position in the US.
    Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic
  • Otto
    Otto is a masculine German given name and a surname. It originates as an Old High German short form (variants Audo, Odo, Udo) of Germanic names beginning in aud-, an element meaning "wealth, prosperity". The name is recorded from the 7th century (Odo, son of Uro, courtier of Sigebert III).
    Meaning: Wealth Origin: German