By Origin · German

German Baby Names

German names carry strong meanings drawn from Old High German and Germanic tradition — many became English classics.

7 names

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Germanic; also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen

“Other or foreign; also a form of Eleanor”

Germanic, from ermen meaning universal or whole

“Universal, whole”

Germanic, carried into English through Norman French

“Resolute protector”

Germanic, from the elements meaning home and ruler

“Ruler of the household”

Germanic, from a root meaning work

“Industrious, hardworking”

Ancient Germanic (Gothic)

“Ruler of all”

German, from Old High German elements meaning peace and ruler

“Peaceful ruler”