List of German Baby Names Meanings

Hallie

Origin of the name Hallie: Transferred use of the English surname meaning "dweller at the hall meadow." The name is derived from the Old English elements heall (hall, gathering place) and lēah (wood, meadow, clearing).

Meaning: From the hall, woman of the sea, from the field of hay Origin: Germanic

Hanns

German Meaning: The name Hans is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Hans is: Gift from God. God has been gracious. GermanHebrew name John.

Meaning: God's gracious gift heman, faithful Origin: German

Harman

(HAHR-mən)

Harman is a surname of Germanic origin dating back before Christ. Most notable, (Arminius) was the unifier of the early Germanic tribes against the Roman Empire. In lower German the name is Hermann; in upper German it is Harman.

Meaning: Forms of herman Origin: Germanic

Harriet

(HER-ee-ət/HAR-ee-ət)

The name Harriet is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Harriet is: Rules the Home. Feminine form of Harry (from Henry). Famous Bearer: Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1811). a.

Meaning: A form of henrietta Origin: Germanic

Harris

(HER-is)

Harris Name Meaning. English and Welsh (very common in southern England and South Wales): patronymic from the medieval English personal name Harry, pet form of Henry. This name is also well established in Ireland, taken there principally during the Plantation of Ulster.

Meaning: A short form of harrison Origin: Germanic

Harry

The name Harry is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Harry is: Ameaning home or house protector. Also can be a : 'Army commander.'. Army, weald power. Famous Bearer: Prince Harry of England (son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana).

Meaning: A familiar form of harold, henry Origin: Germanic

Hayden

(HAY-dən)

Hayden is a given name in the English language. The name is variant of the given name Haydn, which is derived from the surname Haydn in honour of composer Joseph Haydn (1732–1809). The surname Haydn originated as a respelling of the nickname Heiden, meaning "heathen".

Meaning: Hedged valley Origin: German

Haydn

The name Haydn is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Haydn is: Fire. Derived from the Celtic name Aidan.

Meaning: A form of hayden Origin: German

Heidi

Heidi is a feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi. It is an affectionate diminutive of the name Adelheid (English: Adelaide), which means "nobility" or, more loosely, "of noble birth".

Meaning: Noble one Origin: Germanic

Heidy

The name Adelheid is composed of the Germanic elements “adal” meaning “noble” and “heid” meaning “kind, sort, type” – therefore Heidy essentially comes from a name that means “the noble one”. ... Today, Heidi continues to be a Top 100 favorite name in England, Northern Ireland and Australia.

Meaning: Noble type Origin: Germanic