List of German Baby Names Meanings

Gena

41% this week. Gender: Female Origin of Gena: Variation of Gina Meaning of Gina: Diminutive of Regina, Angelina, etc. Share Gena on Facebook Share on Facebook.

Meaning: Woman Origin: German

Genevieve

(JEN-ə-veev)

Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female given name of Germanic or Celtic origin. It may be from the Germanic name *Kenowefa (latinized as Genoveva) meaning Woman of the race.

Meaning: White wave, fair-skinned Origin: Germanic

Geoffrey

(JEF-ree)

The name Geoffrey is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Geoffrey is: Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge. Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Geoffrey Cbaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'.

Meaning: A man of peace Origin: Germanic

Gerald

(JER-əld)

From a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements ger "spear" and wald "rule". The Normans brought this name to Britain. Though it died out in England during the Middle Ages, it remained common in Ireland. It was revived in the English-speaking world in 19th century.

Meaning: One who rules with the spear Origin: Germanic

Geraldine

(JER-əl-deen)

Origin of the name Geraldine: Feminine form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic Gerward, a compound name composed from the elements ger (a spear) and wald (rule): hence, "spear ruler, to rule with a spear."

Meaning: Spear ruler Origin: Germanic

Geraldo

(he-RAHL-do)

Spanish Meaning: The name Geraldo is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Geraldo is: rules by the spear.

Meaning: Spear ruler Origin: Germanic

Gerard

(jə-RAHRD/JER-ərd)

The name Gerard is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gerard is: Hard or bold spear. This name was introduced to England from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Famous bearer: British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins.

Meaning: Brave spearman Origin: Germanic

Gerardo

(he-RAHR-do)

Spanish Meaning: The name Gerardo is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Gerardo is: spear courageous'.

Meaning: Strength of the Origin: Germanic

Gerrald

German Meaning: The name Gerald is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Gerald is: From an Old German name derived from 'ger' meaning spear, and 'vald' meaning rule.

Meaning: One who rules with the spear Origin: German

Gerry

(JER-ee)

English Meaning: The name Gerry is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gerry is: meaning ruling spear. Often used as an independent name.

Meaning: A familiar form of gerald Origin: Germanic