List of Germanic Baby Names Meanings

Terry

The name Terry is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Terry is: Abbreviation of Terrance and Terrell. Terry is also an Anglicized phonetic form of the French given name Thierry from an older Germanic name meaning 'powerful; ruler of the people.

Meaning: A familiar form of terrence Origin: Germanic

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

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

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

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

Wilda

German Meaning: The name Wilda is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Wilda is: Untamed.

Meaning: Willow Origin: Germanic

Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina (alternatively spelled Wilhelmine) is a female given name, originating from the German language and meaning "willing to protect". Wilma, Willa, Willy, Mine, Minna, Minnie and Mina are short forms of the name, and male versions include William and Wilhelm.

Meaning: The determined protector Origin: Germanic