List of Germanic Baby Names Meanings

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  • Terry
    The name Terry is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Terry is: Abbreviation of Terrance and Terrell. Terry is also an Anglicized phonetic form of the French given name Thierry from an older Germanic name meaning 'powerful; ruler of the people.
    Meaning: A familiar form of terrence Origin: Germanic
  • Ulrich
    Ulrich (German pronunciation: [uːlʁiːx]), formerly Huldrich or Huldrych, is a Germanic name, derived from Old High German Uodalrich (uodal- meaning "heritage" and -rich meaning "powerful").
    Meaning: World ruler Origin: Germanic
  • Wally
    The name Wally is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Wally is: Welshman; stranger. Famous Bearer: Scottish hero Sir William Wallace (executed in 1305).Welshman; stranger.
    Meaning: A familiar form of walter Origin: Germanic
  • Walter
    From a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the army", composed of the elements wald "rule" and hari "army". The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Wealdhere. A famous bearer of the name was Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), a Scottish novelist who wrote 'Ivanhoe' and other notable works.
    Meaning: The commander of the army Origin: Germanic
  • Warren
    Warren (/ˈwɒrɪn/) is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the French surname, "de Warenne", a reference to various places named La Varenne and Varennes.
    Meaning: Guard, the game Origin: Germanic
  • Wendel
    Old short form of Germanic names beginning with the element Wandal meaning "a Vandal". The Vandals were a Germanic tribe who invaded Spain and North Africa in the 5th century. The tribal name was later applied to other groups such as the Wends, a Slavic people living between the Elbe and the Oder.
    Meaning: One who travels, a wanderer Origin: Germanic
  • Wendell
    The name Wendell is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Wendell is: Wanderer. Famous Bearer: American writer Sir Oliver Wendell Holmes.
    Meaning: One who travels, a wanderer Origin: Germanic
  • Wilbur
    From an English surname which was originally derived from the nickname Wildbor meaning "wild boar" in Middle English. This name was borne by Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), one half of the Wright brothers, who together invented the first successful airplane.
    Meaning: Wall fortification, bright willows Origin: Germanic
  • Wilda
    German Meaning: The name Wilda is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Wilda is: Untamed.
    Meaning: Willow Origin: Germanic
  • Wilhelmina
    Wilhelmina (alternatively spelled Wilhelmine) is a female given name, originating from the German language and meaning "willing to protect". Wilma, Willa, Willy, Mine, Minna, Minnie and Mina are short forms of the name, and male versions include William and Wilhelm.
    Meaning: The determined protector Origin: Germanic
  • Wilhelmine
    Wilhelmina (also: Wilhelmine and Wilhemina) is a feminine given name, the Dutch and German form of Wilhelm or William, which is derived from the Germanic wil, meaning "will, desire" and helm, meaning "helmet, protection".
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • Will
    German Meaning: The name Will is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Will is: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth.
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • Willa
    Willa is the English feminine form of William. William is an Old French name of Germanic origin. The name is derived from the Germanic words “wil” meaning “will, desire” and “helm” meaning “helmet, protection”; therefore, William essentially means “valiant protector”.
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • Willard
    Willard Name Meaning. English: from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements wil 'will', 'desire' + hard 'hardy', 'brave', 'strong'. Probably an Americanized form of the German cognate Willhardt (see Willert).
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • Willem
    German Meaning: The name Willem is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Willem is: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth.
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • Willemina
    Given Name WILLEMINA. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Dutch. PRONOUNCED: vil-lə-MEE-nah, wil-lə-MEE-nah [details]
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • William
    The name William is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name William is: Resolute protector; will. For a long time after the Norman conquest in A.D. 1066 many English boys were given some form of William the Conquer's name. ... The firstborn son of Prince Charles is named William.
    Meaning: A form of wilhelm Origin: Germanic
  • Willie
    The name Willie is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Willie is: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth.
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • Willis
    The name Willis is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Willis is: Resolute protector; will. Surname.
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • Wilma
    The name Wilma is a Dutch baby name. In Dutch the meaning of the name Wilma is: Resolute protector. Feminine.
    Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic
  • Zelda - ZEL-də
    Zelda is a nickname for the feminine name Griselda, which may originally have meant "dark battle", and also the feminine form of the Yiddish name Selig, meaning "blessed", "happy".
    Meaning: Companion Origin: Germanic
  • Aadolf - AH-dawlf
    Origin. Meaning. Noble wolf. Adolf, also spelled Adolph and sometimes Latinised to Adolphus, is a given name used in German-speaking countries, in Scandinavia, in the Netherlands and Flanders and to a lesser extent in various Central European countries.
    Meaning: Distinguished or strong wolf Origin: Finnish, Germanic
  • Aart - AHRT
    The name Aart is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Aart is: Like an eagle.
  • Abbe - AH-beh
    Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element adal meaning "noble".
    Meaning: Nobleman Origin: Dutch, Germanic
  • Abelino - ah-beh-LEEN-o
    The different meanings of the name Abelino are: French meaning: Uncertain, pet form of "Avila" Germanic meaning: Possibly "bird"
    Meaning: Bird Origin: French, Germanic
  • Adalberto - ah-dahl-BER-to/ə-dəl-BER-too
    The different meanings of the name Adalberto are: Germanic meaning: Nobly bright. Spanish meaning: Nobly bright.
    Meaning: Aristocratic and bright Origin: Germanic, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Addy - AD-ee
    The name Addy is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Addy is: Son of Adam: Man of the red earth.
    Meaning: Graceful and noble Origin: Germanic
  • Ade - AH-deh
    African Meaning: The name Ade is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Ade is: royal.
    Meaning: Man of nobility Origin: Dutch, Germanic
  • Adelajda - ah-de-LIE-dah
    Polish Meaning: The name Adelajda is a Polish baby name. In Polish the meaning of the name Adelajda is: noble.
  • Adelhard - AH-dəl-hahrt
    The meaning of the name “Adelhard” is: “Noble and strong”.
    Meaning: Noble strength Origin: Germanic