List of German Baby Names Meanings

Elmer

(EL-mər)

Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous).

Meaning: Noble or famous Origin: Germanic

Else

(EL-se)

The name Else is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Else is: noble.

Meaning: Concecrated to god Origin: German

Ely

Hebrew Meaning: The name Ely is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Ely is: Jehovah is God.

Meaning: Form of eli Origin: German

Emma

Emma is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning whole or universal, and was originally a short form of Germanic names that began with ermen. Emma is also used as a diminutive of Emmeline, Amelia or any other name beginning with "em".

Meaning: Signifies universal, Entire, All Origin: German

Emmett

(EM-it)

German Meaning: The name Emmett is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Emmett is: Powerful.

Meaning: All-containing Origin: German

Enrique

(en-REE-ke)

Enrique is the Spanish form of the German name Heinrich (Henry in English). The name Henry comes from the Germanic words “haim” and “rīc” which translates to 'home' and 'ruler, power,' respectively. Hence, the meaning of the name Enrique is 'Powerful Ruler of the Home'.

Meaning: The ruler of the estate Origin: Germanic

Ernest

The name Ernest is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Ernest is: Serious, determined. Earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust.

Meaning: Earnest or sincere Origin: Germanic

Ernestina

German Meaning: The name Ernestina is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Ernestina is: Serious; determined. Feminine of Emest.

Meaning: A form of ernestine Origin: German

Ernesto

(er-NEHS-toh)

Spanish Meaning: The name Ernesto is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Ernesto is: Serious; determined.

Meaning: Earnest Origin: Germanic

Ernie

(UR-nee)

The name Ernie is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Ernie is: A sometimes used as an independent name. Also, in England, 'Ernie' refers to the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment which selects winning Premium Bond numbers.

Meaning: A familiar form of ernest Origin: Germanic