Germanic Names
Old Germanic names are compounds, and the parts are almost always about war, protection, glory or wealth — a naming culture describing what it wanted a child to be. The elements were mixed and matched so freely that many combinations are more sound than sense, which is why a literal reading can produce something no parent ever intended.
Languages behind these names
Germanic
via French
via Norman French
Old High German
via Latin
via Spanish
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Charles Charles is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "free man," from karl.Boy Germanic #48 in US
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Adeline Adeline is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "noble," from the element adal.Girl Germanic #59 in US
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Ryker Ryker is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "rich" or "powerful."Boy Germanic #182 in US
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Richard Richard is a boy's name from Germanic roots meaning strong or brave ruler.Boy Germanic #234 in US
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Walter Walter is a boy's name from Germanic elements meaning ruler of the army.Boy Germanic #251 in US
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Archie Archie is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "genuine and bold."Boy Germanic #302 in US
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Elodie Elodie is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "foreign riches."Girl Germanic #310 in US
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Matilda Matilda is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "mighty in battle."Girl Germanic #364 in US
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Raymond Raymond is a boy's name from Germanic elements meaning counsel and protection.Boy Germanic #395 in US
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Hank Hank is a boy's name of Germanic origin, a short form of Henry meaning "home ruler".Boy Germanic #413 in US
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Francis Francis is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "Frenchman" or "free man."Boy Germanic #420 in US
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Willa Willa is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "resolute" or "will".Girl Germanic #422 in US
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Wilder Wilder is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "untamed" or "hunter".Boy Germanic #430 in US
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Frederick Frederick is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "peaceful ruler."Boy Germanic #436 in US
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Emmy Emmy is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "whole" or "universal," a diminutive of Emma.Girl Germanic #445 in US
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Alicia Alicia is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "noble," a Latinate form of Alice.Girl Germanic #460 in US
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Frank Frank is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "free man" or "Frank."Boy Germanic #514 in US