List of Germanic Baby Names Meanings

Elmer

(EL-mər)

Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous).

Meaning: Noble or famous Origin: Germanic

Enrique

(en-REE-ke)

Enrique is the Spanish form of the German name Heinrich (Henry in English). The name Henry comes from the Germanic words “haim” and “rīc” which translates to 'home' and 'ruler, power,' respectively. Hence, the meaning of the name Enrique is 'Powerful Ruler of the Home'.

Meaning: The ruler of the estate Origin: Germanic

Ernest

The name Ernest is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Ernest is: Serious, determined. Earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust.

Meaning: Earnest or sincere Origin: Germanic

Ernesto

(er-NEHS-toh)

Spanish Meaning: The name Ernesto is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Ernesto is: Serious; determined.

Meaning: Earnest Origin: Germanic

Ernie

(UR-nee)

The name Ernie is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Ernie is: A sometimes used as an independent name. Also, in England, 'Ernie' refers to the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment which selects winning Premium Bond numbers.

Meaning: A familiar form of ernest Origin: Germanic

Everett

(EV-ə-rit)

Origin of the name Everett: Transferred use of the English surname meaning "Everett's son." Everett is an old variant of Evered, a name derived from the Old English Eoforheard (brave as a wild boar), which is a com-pounding of the elements eofor (a wild boar) and heard (strong, brave, hearty).

Meaning: Strong as a wild boar Origin: Germanic

Frank

(FRANGK)

The name Frank is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Frank is: A Latin Francis, meaning Frenchman or free one. Famous bearer: American singer Frank Sinatra.

Meaning: A short form of francis Origin: Germanic

Fred

(FRED)

Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the Germanic name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power". ... Short form Fred was among the most popular names for boys in Lower Saxony, Germany in 2010.

Meaning: A peaceful ruler Origin: Germanic

Frederick

(FRED-ə-rik/FRED-rik)

Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the Germanic name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power". ... Short form Fred was among the most popular names for boys in Lower Saxony, Germany in 2010.

Meaning: A peaceful ruler Origin: Germanic

Garett

The name Garett is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Garett is: rules by the spear.

Meaning: One who is mighty with a spear Origin: Germanic