List of German Baby Names Meanings

Ulrich

Ulrich (German pronunciation: [uːlʁiːx]), formerly Huldrich or Huldrych, is a Germanic name, derived from Old High German Uodalrich (uodal- meaning "heritage" and -rich meaning "powerful").

Meaning: World ruler Origin: Germanic

Umberto

Gender: M Pronunciation: oom-BAIR-toe Meaning of Umberto: "renowned warrior" Origin of Umberto: Italian variation of Humbert.

Meaning: Famous giant Origin: German

Wally

The name Wally is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Wally is: Welshman; stranger. Famous Bearer: Scottish hero Sir William Wallace (executed in 1305).Welshman; stranger.

Meaning: A familiar form of walter Origin: Germanic

Walt

From a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the army", composed of the elements wald "rule" and hari "army". The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Wealdhere. A famous bearer of the name was Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), a Scottish novelist who wrote 'Ivanhoe' and other notable works.

Meaning: A short form of walter Origin: German

Walter

From a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the army", composed of the elements wald "rule" and hari "army". The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Wealdhere. A famous bearer of the name was Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), a Scottish novelist who wrote 'Ivanhoe' and other notable works.

Meaning: The commander of the army Origin: Germanic

Warren

Warren (/ˈwɒrɪn/) is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the French surname, "de Warenne", a reference to various places named La Varenne and Varennes.

Meaning: Guard, the game Origin: Germanic

Wendel

Old short form of Germanic names beginning with the element Wandal meaning "a Vandal". The Vandals were a Germanic tribe who invaded Spain and North Africa in the 5th century. The tribal name was later applied to other groups such as the Wends, a Slavic people living between the Elbe and the Oder.

Meaning: One who travels, a wanderer Origin: Germanic

Wendell

The name Wendell is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Wendell is: Wanderer. Famous Bearer: American writer Sir Oliver Wendell Holmes.

Meaning: One who travels, a wanderer Origin: Germanic

Werner

Werner Name Meaning. German: from a personal name composed of the Germanic elements war(in) 'guard' + heri, hari 'army'. Compare Warner.

Meaning: A form of warner Origin: German

Wilbur

From an English surname which was originally derived from the nickname Wildbor meaning "wild boar" in Middle English. This name was borne by Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), one half of the Wright brothers, who together invented the first successful airplane.

Meaning: Wall fortification, bright willows Origin: Germanic