List of Germanic Baby Names Meanings

Eller

(EHL-ər)

Eller Name Meaning. North German: topographic name for someone who lived by an alder tree, from Middle Low German elre, alre 'alder'. German: habitational name from places in the North Rhine and Mosel areas, so called from an old stream name Elera, Alira, of Celtic origin.

Meaning: A low lying area Origin: Germanic

Elmira

(el-MIR-ə)

The meaning of the name “Elmira” is: “Princess”. Categories: Arabic Names, Spanish Names.

Meaning: Woman of nobility Origin: Germanic

Elmo

(EL-mo)

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element helm meaning "helmet, protection". It is also a derivative of ERASMUS, via the old Italian diminutive Ermo. Saint Elmo, also known as Saint Erasmus, was a 4th-century martyr who is the patron of sailors.

Meaning: A helmet Origin: Germanic

Eloise

(EL-o-eez/el-o-EEZ)

Meanings and history of the name Eloise: | Edit. Eloise is the english form of the modern french name Éloïse (pronounced ay-lo-eez) which comes from the old french name Héloïse. The name Héloïse is thought to come from the Germanic name Helewidis (composed of the elements heil "hale, healthy" and wid "wide".)

Meaning: Healthy woman Origin: Germanic

Elonso

(eh-LOHN-soh)

Italian Meaning: The name Alonso is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Alonso is: Form of Alphonse: see Alfonso.

Meaning: Fit for battle Origin: Germanic, Spanish

Elrick

(EHL-rik)

Elrick (Scottish Gaelic: An Eilreig) is a small village on the A944 road 7 1⁄2 miles (12.1 km) west of the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. The name derives from a Gaelic word meaning a place where deer were driven for hunting.

Meaning: Wise king Origin: English, Germanic

Elvira

(el-VEE-rah)

The name Elvira is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Elvira is: Truth. White or beautiful. Famous bearers: the heroine of Noel Coward's play 'Blithe Spirit'; A character in the legend of Don Juan.

Meaning: True stranger Origin: Germanic

Em

(EM)

The name Em is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Em is: Whole. Complete. Universal. Old German 'ermin' or 'irmin', meaning universal.

Meaning: Universal woman Origin: Germanic

Emberto

(ehm-BER-toh)

Etymology & Historical Origin - Humberto. Humberto is the Spanish equivalent of Humbert which is a name of Frankish (French) origins. Humbert is derived from the Germanic elements “hun” meaning “bear-cub, warrior” and “berht” meaning “bright, famous”.

Meaning: Of great acclaim Origin: Germanic, Spanish

Emeric

(EHM-er-ik)

Teutonic Meaning: The name Emeric is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Emeric is: Leader.

Meaning: Powerful ruler Origin: Germanic