List of German Baby Names Meanings

Graves

(GRAYVZ)

Last name: Graves. SDB Popularity ranking: 266. This interesting name is a patronymic form of the surnames Grave, which is of Middle English origin, and is an occupational name for a steward, from the Middle English (1200 - 1500) "greyve", itself derived from the Old Norse "greifi" and the Low German "greve".

Meaning: A steward Origin: English, Germanic

Griswald

(GRIS-wəld)

German Meaning: The name Griswold is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Griswold is: From the gray forest.

Meaning: Grey haired ruler Origin: Germanic

Grizel

(gri-ZEL)

German Meaning: The name Grizel is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Grizel is: From the Old German, meaning 'grey battle' or 'Christian battle'.

Meaning: Fighting in darkness Origin: Germanic, Scottish

Gualter

(GWAL-ter)

From a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the army", composed of the elements wald "rule" and hari "army".

Meaning: Army rule Origin: Germanic, Portuguese

Guido

(GWEE-do)

Guido is a given name Latinised from the Old High German name Wido originating in Italy, and later used in Austria, Germany, the Low Countries, Spain and Switzerland. The given name Guy is the Norman-French version of this name.

Meaning: Professional guide Origin: French, Germanic

Guilherme

(gee-LYER-mə)

Guilherme is a Portuguese given name, equivalent to William in English. The feminine form of this name is Guilherma. Diminutive forms include Guilhermino and Guilhermina.

Meaning: Strong mind and protection Origin: Germanic, Portuguese

Gunda

(GOON-dah)

Given Name GUNDA. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic. PRONOUNCED: GUWN-da (German) [details]

Meaning: War like Origin: Danish, Germanic, Norwegian, Swedish

Gunther

(GUWN-ter)

The name Gunther is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Gunther is: Battler, warrior. From an Old German name meaning war or battle.

Meaning: Army Origin: Germanic

Gustav

(GOO-stahf)

Gustav /ˈɡʊstɑːv/, also spelled Gustaf, is a male given name of likely Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and South Africa, possibly meaning "staff of the Geats or Goths or gods", possibly derived from ...

Meaning: Staff of the Gods Origin: Germanic, Old Norse

Hagan

(HAY-gən)

Hagan Name Meaning. reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÁgáin 'descendant of Ógán', a personal name from a diminutive of óg 'young'. reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAodhagáin 'descendant of Aodhagán', a personal name formed from a double diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire'.

Meaning: Fire Origin: Gaelic, Germanic