List of German Baby Names Meanings

Billy

(BIL-ee)

English Meaning: The name Billy is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Billy is: Nickname for William 'resolute protector' often used as an independent name.

Meaning: Will Origin: Germanic

Bobbie

(BAH-bee)

The name Bobbie is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Bobbie is: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.

Meaning: Bright fame Origin: Germanic

Bobby

German Meaning: The name Bobby is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Bobby is: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.

Meaning: A familiar form of bob, robert Origin: Germanic

Brandt

(BRANT)

The medieval duchy of Bavaria is the homeland of the Brandt family. ... The family name Brandt is a patronymic surname that comes from the Germanic personal name Brando, a short form of the various compound personal names containing the element brand, which means sword.

Meaning: A form of brant Origin: Germanic

Branson

(BRAN-sən)

Meanings and history of the name Branson: | Edit. English surname meaning "son of Brando". Brando was a medieval Germanic name derived from brand "sword". Pronounced: BRAN-son.

Meaning: Son of brandon Origin: Germanic

Brantley

(BRANT-lee)

Surname derived from Old High German brant, meaning "fire." English surname derived from Old English brant "steep, tall" + leah "meadow". Famous real-life people named Brantley: | Edit. Brantley Gilbert: Country music artist.

Meaning: Sword Origin: Germanic

Braulio

Apparently derived from Germanic brahuila meaning "bright, radiant" - with one source saying that it is etymologically related to Old High German brand or brant "sword".

Meaning: One who is glowing Origin: Germanic

Bruno

(BROO-no)

The name Bruno is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Bruno is: From the Old German 'brun' meaning brown. Famous bearers: three 10th and 11th century German saints, one of whom founded the Carthusian order of monks.

Meaning: A brown- haired man Origin: Germanic

Cari

Spanish Meaning: The name Cari is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Cari is: Abbreviation of Caridad meaning dear; darling. A star in the Orion constellation.

Meaning: Free man Origin: German

Carl

(KAHRL)

Carl is a North Germanic male name meaning "strong man" or "free man". The name originates in Scandinavia. The name equates royal status; it is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf.

Meaning: A short form of carlton Origin: German