List of Germanic Baby Names Meanings

Marshall

(MAHR-shəl)

Marshall is an occupation name whose origin is from the Frankish mare ("horse") + skalkoz ("servant"). It is most commonly found as a surname, but may also be used as a given name. It is also an old Scottish surname meaning 'Love of Horses'.

Meaning: A caretaker of horses, a steward Origin: Germanic

Matilda

(mə-TIL-də)

Mathilda (sometimes spelled Matilda) is a female name, of Germanic Gothic derivation, derived from words corresponding to Old High German "maht" (meaning "might, strength") and "hild" (meaning "battle").

Meaning: Mother of merlin Origin: Germanic

Miles

(MIELZ)

Miles /ˈmaɪlz/ is a male name from the Latin miles, a soldier. The medieval knight was called miles in Medieval Latin, while in Classical Latin, miles meant simply soldier of any sort, including infantry. Miles Gloriosus, whose name means "boastful soldier", was a comic stock character in classical Roman drama.

Meaning: One who is merciful, a soldier Origin: Germanic

Millie

(MIL-ee)

The name Millie is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Millie is: Servant for the temple; Free-born; noble. Feminine form of Camillus. Famous bearer: Roman mythological Volscian warrior queen Camilla.

Meaning: A familiar form of amelia Origin: Germanic

Milo

(MIE-lo)

Origin of the name Milo: Of Germanic origin, Milo is of uncertain derivation. It might be derived from the German mild (mild, peaceful, calm), which is from the Old German root milan (to mill, beat, crush, or rub until fine or tender). Alternatively, it might be from the Old Slavonic root milu (merciful).

Meaning: Uncertain Origin: Germanic

Myles

(MIELZ)

Myles is a variant spelling of Miles. We know that Miles is of Norman origin, but it can't be derived from any specific Old French or Germanic word. ... The Latin word “miles” means 'soldier' or some such military attribute due to its association with Michael (the soldier angel of God).

Meaning: One who is merciful, a soldier Origin: Germanic

Norberto

German Meaning: The name Norberto is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Norberto is: Shining from the North.

Meaning: Bright north Origin: Germanic

Odalis

(o-DAHL-is)

VARIANT: Odalys. OTHER LANGUAGES/CULTURES: Auda, Oda, Odilia, Odila (Ancient Germanic), Odelia, Odetta, Ottoline (English), Odile, Odette (French), Oda, Odilie, Ottilie, Ute (German), Odeta (Lithuanian), Oda (Norwegian), Otylia (Polish), Otilia (Romanian), Ottilia (Swedish)

Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic

Odalys

Spanish nicknames "Oda" where the "d" is pronounced with a "dh" sound. Meanings and history of the name Odalys: | Edit. A female version of Otto, From the Old High German Otho and Odo, which are derived from auda (rich).

Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic

Odetta

Odetta as a girls' name. Odetta means "wealth". Odetta is a variant form of Odette (French, Old German): in the famous ballet "Swan Lake". ASSOCIATED WITH -ta, wealth.

Meaning: Wealth Origin: Germanic