This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Old Germanic; and the first letter is E.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Eada m Anglo-SaxonFrom Old English
ead "wealth, fortune" or, by poetic extension, "prosperity, happiness".
Eadhelm m Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
ead "wealth, fortune" and
helm "helmet, protection". This was the name of a 10th-century English bishop.
Eadhun m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ead "wealth, fortune" and
hun "bear cub". This name was borne by a 9th-century bishop of Winchester.
Eadmer m Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Eadmær. This was most notably borne by a 12th-century Benedictine monk and historian.
Eadræd m Anglo-SaxonMeans "rich counsel" from the Old English elements
ead "wealth, prosperity, happiness" and
ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom"... [
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Ealdormann m Anglo-SaxonFrom the Old English title meaning "leader, overseer, judge", derived from
ealder "elder, leader" (see
eald) and
mann "person, man".
Ealhmund m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ealh "temple" and
mund "protection". This was borne by a son of the Northumbrian king Alhred, also known as Alcmund, who was killed circa 800 and was regarded as a martyr and saint.
Ealhwynn f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English name element
ealh meaning "hall, temple" and the Old English name element
wynn meaning "joy, bliss".
Eanbald m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanberht m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanflæd f Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanfrið m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanhere m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanmund m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanred m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English name
Eanræd, of which the meaning of the first element is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanswith f Anglo-SaxonFrom the Old English feminine name
Eanswið or
Eanswiþ, of which the meaning of the first element is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Earngeat m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
earn "eagle" (see
arn) and
Ġēat "Geat". The latter element refers to large North Germanic tribe who inhabited Götaland "land of the Geats" in modern southern Sweden from antiquity until the Late Middle Ages.
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."
Ebergund f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
gund "war."
Eberhild f GermanicDerived from the Old High German element
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle". It is a cognate of
Eoforhild.
Eberlind f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
lind or
lindi "soft, tender."
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."
Ebertrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
þruþ "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."
Ecgburg f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
burg "fortress". This was the name of a 9th-century abbess.
Ecgfrith m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ecg "edge of a sword" and
friþ "peace". This name was borne by a 7th-century king of the Northumbrians and an 8th-century king of Mercia.
Ecgwulf m Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword wolf", from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century bishop of London.
Ecgwynn f Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword joy" from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wynn "joy." Ecgwynn was the first wife of Edward the Elder (c. 874 – 17 July 924) and the mother of Æthelstan the Glorious, widely considered the first "King of the English."
Edlufu f Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Eadlufu, which meant "blessed love" from the Old English elements
ead "wealth, fortune" and
lufu "love" (related to
leof).
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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Egica m GothicEgica (c. 610 – 701x703), was the Visigoth King of Hispania and Septimania from 687 until his death. He was the son of Ariberga and the brother-in-law of Wamba.
Eilífr m Old NorseOld Norse variant form of
Æilífr, also a compound of
ei "alone", "sole" or "always" and
lífr "living", "alive".
Einráði m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
einn "one, alone" and
ráð "advise, counsel, decision" or from Old Norse
einráðr meaning "self-willed".
Eirný f Old Norse, IcelandicCombination of the Old Norse name elements eir "protection; peace; calm; help; mercy; benignity" and
ný "new moon, waxing moon" or
nýr "new; young; fresh".
Eitill m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
eitill meaning "gland" and "a nodule in stone, iron".
Elemund m GothicElemund (died 548) was king of the Gepids, an East Germanic people, during the first half of the 6th century. He may have been the son of Gunderit, himself son of Ardaric ascended by overthrowing a rival Ardariking branch... [
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Elína f Old NorseOld Norse form of the Christian name
Helen. Elína occurs in 'Landnámabók' (in ch. 63) belonging to a daughter of king Burisláv.
Elysande f GermanicA medieval Germanic name, meaning "temple path," that likely originates from Visigothic elements:
alah, signifying temple or hall, and
sind, denoting path, travel, journey, or way. It is among several variants of the name
Alasind, with alternative spellings such as Elisende, Elisenda, Elysant, Elisent, and Helisent.
Engelberga f FrankishEngelberga (died between 896 and 901) was the wife of Emperor Louis II and thus Carolingian empress to his death on 12 August 875. As empress, she exerted a powerful influence over her husband. She was probably the daughter of Adelchis I of Parma and a member of one of the most powerful families in the Kingdom of Italy at that time, the Supponids... [
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Englandsfari m Old NorseMeans "one who have travelled to England" in Old Norse. This was a byname, not a proper given name.
Eomer m Anglo-Saxon, Popular CultureFrom Old English
eoh "horse, steed" and
mære "famous, illustrious, known". Eomer was, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the great-great-grandfather of
Creoda of Mercia, the first King of Mercia... [
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Eorcengota f Anglo-SaxonIt perhaps means "Genuine Geat", it likely comes from the Ancient Germanic elements
erkan meaning "Genuine" and
gaut meaning "Geat, Goth", referring to the tribes.... [
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Eormengyð f Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
eormen "whole, great" and
guð "battle". This name was borne by a daughter of Eormenred of Kent, son of Eadbald, who ruled as King of Kent from 616 until his death in 640.
Eorpweald m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
eorp "dark, dusky; brown" and
weald "powerful, mighty" or "authority, leader". This name was borne by Eorpwald of East Anglia, who succeeded his father Rædwald as King of the East Angles.
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."
Ercanburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
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."
Ercanhild f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
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."
Ercantrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Ercanulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Ereleuva f GothicEreleuva was the mother of the Ostrogothic king Theoderic the Great. She is often referred to as the concubine of Theoderic's father, Theodemir, although that Gelasius refers to her as regina ("queen") suggests that she had a prominent social position despite the informality of her union with Theodemir.
Erelieva f Gothic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
era "honour, respect" and Old High German
liob "dear, beloved". Erelieva was the wife of Theodemir, king of the Ostrogoths (in the 5th century AD), and mother of Theodoric the Great.
Ermelind f 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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Ermenberga f Germanic, HistoryVariant of
Erminburg. Ermenberga was the daughter of Witteric (a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania) and wife of Theuderic II (king of Burgundy and Austrasia).
Ermentilde f FrankishDerived from Old High German
ermen, Old Saxon
irmin meaning "great, strong" together with a meaningless element, influenced by Old High German
hiltja "battle".... [
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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."
Erminburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
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."
Ermingund f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
gund "war."
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."
Ermintrud f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Erminulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Erngeat m Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Earngeat, derived from the Old English elements
earn "eagle" and
Geat referring to a member of the North Germanic tribe from present-day Götaland in southern Sweden.
Erwig m GothicErwig (after 642 – 687)) was a king of the Visigoths in Hispania (680–687). According to the 9th-century Chronicle of Alfonso III, Erwig was the son of Ardabast, who had journeyed from the Byzantine Empire to Hispania during the time of Chindasuinth, and married Chindasuinth's niece Goda... [
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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."
Eustere f GermanicA queen of Reims, Eustere of the Visigoths (488 - 521) was the first wife of Theuderic I and the daughter of Alaric II, King of the Visigoths.
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."