This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Germanic.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Bernulf m Germanic, Dutch, GermanDerived from Proto-Germanic
beran or
bernu "bear" (
bero and
bern in Old High German) combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Bernwald m Germanic, GermanDerived from the Proto-Germanic
beran or
bernu meaning "bear" (
bero and
bern in Old High German) combined with Gothic
valdan meaning "to reign".
Bertachar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element Old High German
beraht "bright" combined with Old High German
wachar "vigilant." The name might also be a form of
Berthar.
Bertfrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
beraht "bright" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Berthar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
beraht "bright" combined with Old High German
hari "army."
Bertrad m GermanicMeans "bright counsel", derived from Old High German
beraht "bright" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Bertrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
beraht "bright" combined with Anglo-Saxon
ridan "to ride."
Bertulf m Germanic, GermanDerived from Old High German
beraht "bright" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Bertwin m Germanic, Dutch, GermanMeans "bright friend", derived from Old High German
beraht "bright" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Bilifrid m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
bili "gentleness" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Biligis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from
bili "gentleness." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Biligrim m GermanicThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. Some sources theorise that it is derived from a Germanic (possibly Saxon) word that meant "gentleness". Compare Proto-Germanic
*biliz meaning "gentle, kind" as well as "fair, decent".... [
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Bilihelm m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
bili "gentleness" combined with Old High German
helm "helmet, protection."
Bilimar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
bili "gentleness" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Bilimund m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
bili "gentleness" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Biliram m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
bili "gentleness" combined with
hraban or
hramn "raven."
Bitheridus m GermanicBitheridus was a chieftain of the Alemannic Bucinobantes tribe who served in the Roman Army under Valentinian I.
Blichelm m GermanicDerived from Old High German
blich "lightning, glow" or
blicchan "to flash, to shine" combined with Old High German
helm "helmet, protection."
Bodegast m GermanicDerived from Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer" combined with Gothic
gasts (
gast in Old High German) "guest, stranger."
Bodegisel m GermanicDerived from Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer" combined with
gisel "hostage" or "pledge."
Bodemar m GermanicDerived from Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Boderad m GermanicDerived from Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Boiamund m Germanicderives from the Germanic name “Boiamund”, composed of two elements: From the Frisian and Germanic elements
boii,
Bojen,
Boje "ruler, dweller" and
mundō "protector, protection, tutelage, guardianship"... [
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Bolland m GermanicFrom the Ancient Germanic elements
bolo meaning "friend" and
landa meaning "land".
Boso m FrankishGermanic given name of uncertain meaning. Some sources state that it is a short form of Germanic given names that contain the element
boto meaning "bid, offer" (such as
Bodegisel - also compare
Bode), whilst others state that it is a short form of Germanic given names that contain the element
burg meaning "protection", such as
Burghard (see
Burchard)... [
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Botulf m Germanic, Swedish (Rare)Derived from Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf." There are also instances where this name is a later form of the ancient Scandinavian name
Bótulfr.
Branderic m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
brand "sword" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Brandewin m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
brand "sword" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Brandulf m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
brand "sword" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Brodulf m GermanicThe first element is derived from Old High German
prôdi "weakness, decrepitude" or Old High German
brôt "bread." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Brothar m GermanicThe first element is derived from Old High German
prôdi "weakness, decrepitude" or Old High German
brôt "bread." The second element is derived from Old High German
hari "army." It is also possible that this name comes from (or is related to) Old High German
brôdar "brother", which is a possibility that cannot be ruled out.
Brunfrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Brunhard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Brunomund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Brunrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Brunric m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Brunstein m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
stain "stone."
Brunulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Brunward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Burghar m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
burg meaning "fortress". Also compare Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) meaning "to keep, to save, to preserve"... [
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Carriaric m Germanic, HistoryThis name might be derived from Gothic
kara "worry" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." (The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler.") But it is probably a form of either
Hariric or
Gararic... [
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Catualda m GermanicCatualda (flourished in the 1st century AD) was a Marcomannic exile who deposed the Marcomannic king Maroboduus in 18 AD. Catualda is mentioned in The Annals of the Roman historian Tacitus. Following the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, while Germanicus was avenging Rome beyond the Rhine, Drusus attempted to divide and conquer the tribes within the vast realm of the Marcomannic ruler Maroboduus... [
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Chararic m Germanic, HistoryThis name is most likely a form of
Hariric - however, this is not completely certain. The first element in the name might also be derived from (or is a blend with)
garva "ready, prepared", Gothic
gairu "spear" or from Old High German
wachar "vigilant." Chararic was a 5th-century king of the Salian Franks.
Chindaswinth m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
chind "child" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Chindaswinth was a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Chlodio m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
hlûd "famous." Chlodio lived in the 5th century AD and was a Merovingian king of the Salian Franks.
Chlodoald m GermanicVariant of
Chlodowald. Saint Chlodoald lived in the 6th century AD and was the son of Chlodomer, a Frankish king from the Merovingian dynasty.
Chlodobert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
hlûd "famous" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Chlodomer m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
hlûd "famous" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous." Chlodomer lived in the 6th century AD and was one of the four sons of Clovis I, king of the Franks.
Chlodoric m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
hlûd "famous" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Chlodoric lived in the 6th century AD and was the son of Sigobert the Lame, a Frankish king of Cologne.
Chlodowald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
hlûd "famous" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Chlodowich m GermanicDerived from Old High German
hlut ("loud, famous") and
wīg ("battle, fight").
Chlodwig m GermanicDerived from Old High German
hlûd "famous" combined with Old High German
wîg "warrior." Also, see
Ludwig.
Cnodomar m GermanicDerived from Gothic
knôds "kind" (as in 'race' or 'species') combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Dagamund m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
daga "day" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Dagaric m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
daga "day" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Dagobald m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
daga "day" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Dagofrid m GermanicMeans "peaceful day," derived from the Germanic element
daga "day" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Dagomar m Germanic, Dutch, GermanMeans "famous day", derived from the Germanic element
daga "day" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Dagome m GermanicThe name given to Mieszko I, the first historically known Piast duke of the Polans, in Dagome iudex, a document relating to Poland and placing the Polish state under the protection of the Apostolic See... [
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Dagowin m Germanic, DutchDerived from the Germanic element
daga "day" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Degenher m GermanicDerived from the Old High German elements
degan "soldier, warrior" and
heri "army".
Dietman m GermanicA younger form of
Theudeman. This name is quite rare nowadays and it is far more often found as a surname than as a first name.
Domard m Germanic, Medieval FrenchDerived from Gothic
dôms (which is cognate with Old High German
tuom) meaning "judgement" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) meaning "brave, hardy".... [
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Dombert m GermanicDerived from Gothic
dôms (which is cognate with Old High German
tuom) meaning "judgement" combined with Old High German
beraht meaning "bright".
Domuald m GermanicDerived from Gothic
dôms (which is cognate with Old High German
tuom) meaning "judgement" combined with Gothic
valdan meaning "to reign".... [
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Eberbald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Eberbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Eberfrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Ebergis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from
ebur "wild boar." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Ebergisel m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
gisel "hostage" or "pledge."
Ebergrim m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old Norse
grîma "mask."
Eberman m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
man "man."
Ebermar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Ebermund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Ebernand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
nand "bravery" (or Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Eberrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Ebersind m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
sinths "way, path."
Eberswind m & f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength."
Eberulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Eberward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Eburic m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Eghard m Germanic, AfrikaansThe first element of this name is derived from
ag, an uncertain element for which several etymologies have been proposed. The most widely accepted explanation is that it comes from Proto-Germanic
*agjo meaning "sharp, pointed"... [
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Erachar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
êra "honour, respect" combined with Old High German
wachar "vigilant." The second element might also be derived from Old High German
hari "army."
Eraric m Germanic, English, HistoryDerived from Old High German
êra "honour, respect" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Eraric was the name of a king of the Ostrogoths who had gotten to reign only briefly; he was murdered a few months after being crowned king in 541 AD.
Ercanald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Ercanbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Ercanbod m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer."
Ercanfrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Ercanhard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Ercanmar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Ercanrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Ercanulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Ermeric m GermanicThe first element in this Germanic name is derived from
erm, which can be a short form of
ermin (see
Erminric) or come from
erin - which in turn comes from Old High German
êra (see
Eraric)... [
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Erminbald m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Erminbert m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Erminfrid m GermanicMeans "universal peace", derived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Ermingild m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic
gild "sacrifice."
Erminhard m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Erminrad m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Erminric m GermanicMeans "universal power", derived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Erminulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Eubert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
êwa "time, age, law" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Eubod m GermanicDerived from Old High German
êwa "time, age, law" combined with Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer."
Eubrand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
êwa "time, age, law" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Eufrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ewa "time, age, law" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace".
Eumund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
êwa "time, age, law" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Eutharic m Germanic, HistoryThe meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
eutha, but we don't exactly know where
eutha itself comes from. But there are a few possibilities... [
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Euwald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
êwa "time, age, law" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Euward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
êwa "time, age, law" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Farabert m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic
faran "to travel" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright." Farabert was King of the Franks in the 2nd century AD.
Faragis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind" or from Gothic
faran "to travel." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Faraman m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic
faran "to travel" combined with
man "man."
Farawald m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic
faran "to travel" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Fardulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
fardi "journey" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Farulf m Germanic, Medieval ScandinavianGermanic name derived from the elements
fara "journey" (possibly via Gothic
faran "to travel"; alternatively it could be from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind") and
wulf "wolf" (Gothic
vulfs)... [
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Fastgern m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fasti "firm" combined with Gothic
gairns "eager, desiring."
Fastmar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fasti "firm" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Fastmund m GermanicMeans "firm protection", derived from Old High German
fasti "firm" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Fastrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fasti "firm" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Fastulf m GermanicMeans "firm wolf", derived from Old High German
fasti "firm" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Fastward m GermanicMeans "firm guard", derived from Old High German
fasti "firm" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Fastwin m Germanic, DutchMeans "firm friend", derived from Old High German
fasti "firm" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Filibrand m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
filu "much" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Filiman m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
filu "much" combined with
man "man."
Filimar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
filu "much" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Fitibaldo m GermanicThe name is composed from the two Germanic name elements
FIT and
BALD. The element
BALD means "bold" but the stem
FIT is less clear, Förstemann relates it to the obscure Middle High German word
fiesz with the approximate meaning "sly, cunning, crafty; wise clever, ingenious" and asks whether it could be related to the english verb "to fit".
Folcbald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Folcdag m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with
daga "day."
Folcman m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with
man "man."
Folcmund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Folcrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Folcram m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with
hraban or
hramn "raven."
Folculf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Folcward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Folcwin m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Framaric m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
framr "forwards" or
frami "fame" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Frambald m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
framr "forwards" or
frami "fame" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Frambert m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
framr "forwards" or
frami "fame" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Framhard m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
framr "forwards" or
frami "fame" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Framund m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
framr "forwards" or
frami "fame" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Fraomar m GermanicFraomar was briefly the king of the Bucinobantes, an Alamannic tribe, from c. 372 to 373. In 372/3, the Roman emperor Valentinian I attacked the Alamanni and attempted to take their 'king', Macrian, prisoner... [
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Fredebal m GermanicFredebal was a king of the Vandals during the 5th century. King of the Siling Vandals, he was taken prisoner without any conflict in Baetica (416) by a trick of Wallia, king of the Visigoths, in the imperial service... [
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