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Germanic names
42 names on this site come from (or through) Germanic. Each page explains the original word, how the name developed and who made it famous. Origins follow standard references such as Behind the Name and the Oxford Dictionary of First Names; names with mixed roots appear under each language.
Girls' names (15)
AdanobleAdelinenobleAlicenoble type (from Adelaide)Ameliawork; industriousAubreyelf rulerCarolinefree woman (feminine of Charles)Ellaall; or short for Eleanor/EllenEloisepossibly 'healthy' or 'wide'Emerywork + ruler (from Amalric)Emmawhole, universalHarrietruler of the home (feminine of Harry)Heidinoble type (diminutive of Adelheid)Louisafamous warrior (feminine of Louis)Matildastrength in battleWillaresolute protector (feminine of William)
Boys' names (27)
Albertnoble and brightAlbienoble, bright (from Albert)Archiegenuine and bold (from Archibald)BrunobrownCharlesfree manCharliefree man (from Charles)Everettbrave as a wild boarFranka Frank; freeFreddiepeaceful ruler (from Frederick)Frederickpeaceful rulerHarryruler of the home (from Henry)Henryruler of the homeHugomind, spiritLeonardbrave lionLeonardobrave lionLouiefamous warrior (from Louis)Louisfamous warriorLuisfamous warriorMilesuncertain; perhaps 'soldier' or 'gracious'Milouncertain; perhaps 'gracious' or 'soldier'Mylesuncertain; perhaps 'soldier' or 'gracious'Otiswealth (from Odo)Reggiecounsel-power (from Reginald)Richardbrave rulerRobertbright fameWaylonfrom Wayland, the legendary smithWilliamwill, desire + protection
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