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A
15 of 54 names
Adalberto
Germanic / Spanish · Noble brightness, noble and bright
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Adalin
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Addie
Germanic · Noble / noble character
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Adel
English / Finnish / German / Italian · Noble, serene, and gentle.
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Adelbert
Dutch / German · Noble, bright person.
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Adolf
Czech / Danish / Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Hungarian / Norwegian / Swedish · Distinguished or Strong Wolf
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Adolfo
Germanic / Spanish · Noble wolf, noble hero
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Adolphus
Germanic / Latin · Distinguished or Strong Wolf
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Alaric
German / Germanic · Emperor of All
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Alarik
German · Noble ruler
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Alban
Albanian / English / French / German / Latin · White, or, man from Alba
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Albert
Germanic · Noble and bright, noble brightness
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Alberto
Germanic / Spanish · Noble and bright, noble brightness
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Albertus
Dutch / Germanic · Noble and bright ruler. | Formal: Noble, bright ruler of the people.
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Aldo
Germanic / Italian / Spanish · Very Old
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B
15 of 53 names
Baldemar
German · Bold and renowned
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Baldwin
English / Germanic · Bold Friend
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Banks
English / Germanic · One who lives on the hillside or riverbank
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Banner
English / Germanic · Flag bearer
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Barnabas
Aramaic / Biblical / English / German / Greek / Hebrew / Latin · The Son of Encouragement
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Barnett
English / Germanic · Place cleared by burning
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Baron
English / Germanic · Noble title or influential person.
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Barrett
English / Germanic · Rule Like A Bear
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Bastian
Greek / Germanic · From Sebaste, venerable, revered
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Bauer
English / Germanic · Farmer, tiller of the soil
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Baxley
English / Germanic · Baker’s meadow
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Bear
Old English / Germanic · Bear, bear-like, strong as a bear
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Beauden
English / German · Hill shaped like a bow; floor
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Becker
German · Baker
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Beckett
English / Germanic · Bee hive, little brook or bee cottage
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15 of 42 names
Canyon
English / Germanic · Deep valley or gorge.
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Carl
Germanic · Free man, strong, manly
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Carli
Germanic · Free woman, strong, feminine
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Carlito
Germanic / Spanish · Free man, little Charles
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Carlitos
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Free Man
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Carlo
Germanic / Italian · Free man, strong, manly
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Carlos
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Free Man
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Carroll
English / Germanic · Free Woman
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Carsten
Greek / Germanic · Anointed one, follower of Christ
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Cash
English / Germanic · Hidden storage or hiding place.
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Casha
English / Germanic · Meaning of the name 'Casha': 1. Pure and beloved. 2. Beautiful and cherished. 3. Pure and precious gift. 4. Innocent and adored. 5. Beloved and cherished soul.
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Cashe
English / Germanic · Cash; wealth or money.
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Cashis
English / Germanic · Money or Wealth.
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Cashius
English / Germanic · Bringer of wealth or prosperity. | Formal: One who bestows riches.
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Cashmere
English / Germanic · Luxurious fabric from Kashmir goats.
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D
15 of 21 names
Dakotah
English / Germanic · Allies, friends, trusted companions.
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Dawson
English / Germanic · Son of David
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Dayton
English / Germanic · Place with a dike
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Daytona
English / Germanic · Day’s town
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Deckard
English / Germanic · Germanic surname origin; strong or brave people.
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Decker
English / Germanic · Roofer
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Dereck
Germanic · Ruler of the people, gifted ruler
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Derick
Germanic · Ruler of the people, gifted ruler
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Derik
Germanic · Power of the people
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Derrick
Germanic · Ruler of the people, gifted ruler
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Dick
English / Germanic · Daring Power
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Diederik
Germanic / Dutch · Ruler of the people
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Diesel
German · Strong and energetic fuel source.
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Dieter
German / Germanic · Army of The People
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Dietrich
Germanic · Ruler of the people, gifted ruler
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15 of 32 names
Earnest
Germanic · Serious, vigorous, sincere
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Eberardo
Germanic / Spanish · Courageous Like A Boar
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Edsel
English / Germanic · Small Father
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Eduard
Old English / Germanic · Wealthy guardian, prosperous guard
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Eike
Germanic · Strong sword edge
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Elmer
Germanic / Old English · Noble and famous
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Elmo
Germanic / Italian · A Helmet
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Emari
German / Hebrew · Industrious; eternal
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Emeric
Germanic · Powerful Ruler
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Emerson
English / Germanic · Son of Emery
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Emery
Germanic · Industrious ruler
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Emmet
Germanic / English · Universal, whole, strong
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Emmett
Germanic / English · Universal, powerful
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Emmit
Germanic / English · Universal, whole, strong
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Emmy
Germanic · Work, industrious, striving
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F
15 of 23 names
Federico
Germanic / Italian · Peaceful ruler, peace and power
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Ferdinand
Germanic · Bold voyager, adventurous peace
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Fernando
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Brave Yet Peaceful
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Fischer
German · Fisherman
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Fitz
English / French / Germanic / Scottish · Son or Male Descendant
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Franco
Germanic / Italian · Free man, Frenchman
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Frank
English / Germanic / Latin · French Man
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Franklin
Old French / Germanic · Free man, free landholder
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Franz
German / Latin · Frenchman or free man
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Fred
Germanic · Peaceful ruler, peace and power
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Freddie
Germanic · Peaceful ruler
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Freddy
Germanic · Peaceful ruler, peace and power
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Frederic
Germanic / French · Peaceful ruler, peace and power
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Frederick
Germanic · Peaceful ruler, peace and power
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Frederico
Germanic / Portuguese · Calm Monarch
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15 of 31 names
Garett
English / Germanic · As Hard As A Spear
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Garrett
Germanic / Irish · Brave with a spear; spear ruler
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Garrick
English / Germanic / Teutonic · Ruler With Spear
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Garry
Germanic / English · Spear; spear-ruler
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Gary
English / Germanic · A Spear
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Gaston
French / Germanic · Guest
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Geoffrey
Germanic · Divine peace, pledge of peace
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Gerald
Germanic · Ruler of the spear, spear wielder
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Geraldo
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Ruler With Spear
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Gerard
Germanic · Strong spear, brave with spear
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Gerardo
Germanic / Spanish · Strong spear, brave with spear
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Gerhard
Danish / Dutch / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Swedish · Strong Like A Spear
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Gerhardt
German · Brave spearman or strong spear. | Formal: Strong warrior with spear.
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Gerold
German / Germanic · 'Spear ruler' in English.
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Gerry
Germanic / Irish · Strong spear
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H
15 of 51 names
Hal
Germanic / Hebrew · Army ruler / home ruler
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Hamlet
Amleth / Armenian / Germanic · Home
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Hank
Germanic · Home ruler, estate ruler
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Hans
Hebrew / Germanic · God is gracious
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Hansel
Hebrew / Germanic · God is gracious
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Harald
Danish / English / German / Norwegian / Swedish · Powerful Man In The Army
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Harding
English / Germanic · Son of The Hard One
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Harlyn
English / German · Rocky land
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Harm
Dutch / German · Soldier, warrior
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Harris
English / Germanic · Ruler of The House
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Harrison
English / Germanic · Harry's Son
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Harry
English / Germanic · Ruler of The House
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Hedy
Dutch / German / Germanic · Fighting A Battle
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Heinrich
German / Germanic · Ruler of The House
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Heintje
Germanic / Dutch · Home ruler
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5 of 5 names
Ignatz
German · Ignatz means "fiery" or "ardent."
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Iley
German · Blacksmith
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Ingram
English / Germanic · Tribe From Englanda In Germany
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Isaak
Hebrew / Germanic · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Isidor
German / Macedonian / Russian · Gift of Isis
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15 of 27 names
Jacee
English / Germanic · Simple and formal meaning: "God is gracious and beautiful."
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Jaceion
English / Germanic · Unique, modern, distinctive, cool, charming | Formal: No established meaning
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Jacen
English / Germanic · "God is gracious warrior." | Formal: "Gracious warrior favored by God."
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Jaceon
English / Germanic · Strong and fearless leader. | Formal: Resolute and influential leader.
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Jaceyon
English / Germanic · "Gift of God, rejoicer" | Formal: "Divine gift, joyous one"
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Jagger
English / Germanic · Carter
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Jakob
Hebrew / Germanic · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jarrett
English / Germanic · Ruler With Spear
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Jeff
Germanic · Divine peace, pledge of peace
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Jefferey
Germanic / English · Peaceful district, pledge of peace
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Jefferson
English / Germanic · Son of Jeffery
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Jeffery
Germanic · Divine peace, pledge of peace
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Jeffry
Germanic · Divine peace, pledge of peace
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Jelle
Frisian / Germanic · Bright sacrifice, helmet
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Jerald
Germanic · Ruler of the spear, spear wielder
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15 of 16 names
Kaiser
German / Latin · Head Full of Hair
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Kalle
Finnish / Germanic · Free Man
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Karel
English / Germanic · Free Woman
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Karl
Germanic · Free man, strong, manly
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Karlo
Germanic / Croatian · Free man, strong, manly
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Karsten
Greek / Germanic · Anointed one, follower of Christ
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Kerin
Danish / Dutch / English / Finnish / German / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish / Faroese · Chaste, Pure
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Kiefer
English / German / Germanic · A Pine Tree or A Barrel Maker
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Kiki
English / German / Greek · Double happiness
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Kirt
Germanic · Brave counselor
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Klaus
Greek / Germanic · Victory of the people
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Koen
Dutch / Germanic · Brave counsel, wise advisor
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Konrad
Germanic · Brave counsel, wise advisor
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Kord
German · Bold, strong, courageous.
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Kurt
Germanic / Old Norse · Brave counsel / courteous
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L
15 of 35 names
Lambert
Dutch / English / French / German / Germanic · Land Bright
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Lance
Germanic / Latin · Land, spear, lance weapon
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Lando
Germanic / Italian · Famous land, renowned in the land
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Lennart
Danish / Dutch / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Strong Like The Lion
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Lenni
Germanic / Finnish · Brave lion / brave
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Lennie
Germanic · Brave lion
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Lenny
Germanic · Brave lion, lion strength
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Leon
German / Greek / Latin · Lion Man
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Leonard
English / Germanic · Strong Like The Lion
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Leonardo
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Strong Like The Lion
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Leopold
Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Polish / Slovene · Courageous People
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Lew
Germanic / English · Famous warrior
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Lewi
English / French / Germanic · Well-known Fighter
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Lewis
Germanic / Welsh · Famous warrior / lion-like leader
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Liam
Irish / Germanic · Strong-willed warrior, protector
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15 of 19 names
Major
English / Germanic / Latin · Spear Counsel
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Manfred
Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Polish · Powerful Peace
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Markus
Latin / Germanic · Of Mars, warlike, dedicated to Mars
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Marwin
German · Strength and valor in battle. | Formal: Eminent warrior, strong and brave.
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Mason
Old French / Germanic · Stone worker, one who builds
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Mathias
Hebrew / Germanic · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mathis
Hebrew / Germanic · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mattie
Hebrew / Germanic · Gift of God / battle mighty
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Maynard
English / Germanic · Powerful Strength
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Menno
Germanic · Strength, power, gifted power
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Merrick
English / Germanic / Welsh · Powerful and Famous
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Metha
German / Scandinavian · Pearl
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Michel
German · Formal and simple: Who is like God?
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Miles
Latin / Germanic · Soldier, merciful, gracious
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Mille
Latin / Germanic · Attendant / work
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N
8 of 8 names
Napoleon
Germanic / Italian · From Naples
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Netha
German · Pure, virginal
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Nickolaus
German · Greek name, meaning "victory of the people".
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Niklas
Danish / Finnish / German / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish · People's Triumph
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Nikolaus
Greek / Germanic · Victory of the people
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Norberto
Germanic / Spanish · Famous northman, bright north
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Norm
English / Gaelic / Germanic · Man From The North
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Norman
English / Gaelic / Germanic · Man From The North
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14 of 14 names
Oberon
English / Germanic · Elf Ruler
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Oda
German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian · I will praise the Lord or wealth
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Olaf
Danish / Dutch / German / Norse / Norwegian / Polish · Descendant Of
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Orlando
Germanic / Italian · Famous land, renowned in the land
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Orlo
German · Famous throughout the land
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Osvaldo
Germanic / Spanish · Divine power, God's power
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Oswald
Germanic · Divine power, God's power
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Oswaldo
Germanic / Spanish · Divine power, God's power
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Othello
Germanic · Wealthy or Rich
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Othmar
Czech / German / Germanic · "Wealthy and famous ruler." | Formal: "Ruler with abundant riches."
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Otis
English / Germanic / Greek · Wealthy or Rich
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Otto
English / Germanic · Wealthy or Rich
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Ozzie
Germanic / Old English · Divine power, God's power
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Ozzy
Germanic / Old English · Divine power, God's power
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P
3 of 3 names
Patrick
German / Latin · A Nobleman
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Perry
English / Germanic / Latin / Amish · Herry's Son
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Philo
German / Greek · Good Friend
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1 of 1 name
Quintin
English / Germanic · Fifth
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R
15 of 76 names
Rainer
German / Germanic · Army Counsel
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Ralf
Danish / English / German / Norwegian / Swedish / Estonian · Counselor, wise advisor, brave wolf.
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Ralph
English / Germanic / Amish · As Wise As A Wolf
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Ramiro
Germanic / Spanish · Famous Counsel
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Ramon
Germanic / Spanish · Wise protector, counsel protection
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Ramone
Germanic / Spanish · Wise protector
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Randal
Germanic · Shield wolf; protected by counsel
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Randall
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Randel
Germanic / English · Wolf shield, wolfs defender
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Randle
Germanic / English · Wolf shield, wolfs defender
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Randolph
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Randy
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Raoul
Germanic / French · Wolf counsel, wise wolf
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Raul
Germanic / Spanish / Estonian · As Wise As A Wolf
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Raymond
French / Germanic / Amish · Protected Counsel
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12 of 12 names
Sascha
Greek / Germanic · Defender of men
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Saxon
English / German / Germanic · Settlement of Saxons
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Selig
German / Jewish / Yiddish · Blessed, happy in life
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Severin
Danish / German / Italian / Latin / Norwegian / Swedish · Austere or Grim
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Siegfried
German / Germanic · Victorious Protection
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Sigismund
German / Germanic · Germanic name meaning "victorious protector".
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Sigmund
Danish / English / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Swedish · Victorious Protection
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Sigurd
Danish / Norse / Norwegian / Swedish / Germanic · Guiding The Victory
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Stanislav
Bulgarian / Croatian / Czech / German / Russian / Serbian / Slavic / Slovak / Slovene / Ukrainian · Becoming Famous
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Stefan
Greek / Germanic · Crown, wreath, garland
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Stephan
Greek / Germanic · Crown, wreath, garland
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Sven
Danish / Dutch / German / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Boy
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T
11 of 11 names
Talbot
English / Germanic · One Who Brings The Message of Destruction
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Teddie
Old English / Germanic · Wealthy guardian / gift of God
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Thelonious
German · Monk. Jazz musician. Unique.
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Theodor
Greek / Germanic · Gift of God, divine gift
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Theodore
English / Greek / Germanic · God's Present
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Theophil
German · "Theophil" means "loving God"
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Thierry
French / Germanic · Powerful Ruler of The People
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Timo
Finnish / German / Norwegian · Honoring God
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Timotheus
Biblical / Dutch / German / Latin · "God's honor, honoring God" | Formal: "One who honors God"
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Tobias
Biblical / Danish / English / German / Greek / Hebrew / Latin / Norwegian / Swedish / Aramaic / Estonian · Yahweh is Good
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Torsten
Danish / German / Swedish · The Stone of Thor
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7 of 7 names
Ugo
Germanic / Italian / Spanish · Intelligent
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Uli
Germanic · Wolf ruler, prosperity and power
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Ulli
Germanic · Wolf ruler, prosperity and power
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Ulric
English / German · Rich and noble heritage; wolf power
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Ulrich
French / German / Germanic · Rich Heritage
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Umberto
Germanic / Italian / Spanish · Bright Fighter
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Urban
Biblical / Czech / Danish / German / Polish / Slovene / Swedish / Slovenian · City dweller; metropolitan person.
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9 of 9 names
Vada
English / German / Sanskrit · Knowledge, rule
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Vala
German / Icelandic · Singled out
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Valdemar
Danish / Finnish / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Famous Ruler
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Van
Dutch / Germanic · From the, of the / God is gracious
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Verner
Germanic / Scandinavian · Army Guard
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Vernon
English / French / Cornish / Germanic · Of The Alder Tree
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Vester
German · "Western or westerner."
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Volney
German · Spirit of the people
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Von
German · From, of (noble particle)
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15 of 34 names
Waldemar
Danish / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Polish / Scandinavian / Swedish · Famous Ruler
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Waldo
German · To rule
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Walt
English / German · Army ruler
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Walter
Germanic / Scandinavian · Army Rule
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Warner
English / Germanic · Army Guard
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Warren
English / French / Germanic · From La Verenne
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Wayland
English / Germanic · Battle Territory
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Wendel
Germanic · Wanderer, Vandal
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Wendell
English / Germanic · Vandals, Wends
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Wenzel
German · German name meaning "ruler of the home".
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Werner
Danish / Dutch / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Army Guard
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Wessel
Frisian / Germanic · Watchful warrior
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Wetzel
German · Wetzel: Wet meadow or field.
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Wil
Germanic · Resolute protector
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Wilber
Germanic · Will, bright resolve
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X
1 of 1 name
Xander
Dutch / Greek / Germanic · Defender of Man
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2 of 2 names
Yuta
German · Prosperity, riches
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Yvon
French / Germanic / Cornish · Yew
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Z
4 of 4 names
Zander
Greek / Germanic · Defender of men, protector
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Zephyr
Greek / Germanic · Westerly Wind
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Zigmund
Germanic · Meaning of the name 'Zigmund': | Protector, victorious, renowned warrior. | Formal: Defender and successful warrior.
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Zygmunt
Germanic / Polish · Victorious Protection
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Germany boy names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a Germany name.

They mean what they sound like. Wolfgang (wolf path), Friedrich (peaceful ruler), Otto (wealth), and Max (greatest) all carry meaning that matches their weight.
Germany's top picks include Noah, Matteo, Leon, Finn, and Felix. All modern, easy to wear, and increasingly popular in the US too.
Most are straightforward. Max, Felix, Leo, Otto, and Karl read clearly in English. Even Wolfgang is intuitive once heard.
Wilhelm means resolute protector, Eberhard means strong as a boar, Bernhard means brave bear, and Konrad means bold counsel. Germanic strength runs deep.
Plenty. Try Max, Otto, Felix, Hans, or Kurt. Each packs serious German character into a few letters.
Wolfgang (after Mozart), Johann (after Bach), Ludwig (after Beethoven), Felix (after Mendelssohn), and Johannes (after Brahms) all carry classical music legacy.
Many do. Leon, Finn, Max, Felix, and Jonas all feel contemporary while staying authentically German.
Max, Felix, Otto, Klaus, and Theo have all crossed over beautifully — German roots, easy fit, instant character.
Friedrich (after Nietzsche), Albert (after Einstein), Karl (after Marx and Jung), and Hermann (after Hesse) all carry intellectual gravity.
NameHub has a full collection of German boy names organized by meaning, region, and popularity — every name comes with its full story and authentic pronunciation.