These
names were used by speakers of Germanic languages in continental Europe (mainly Frankish, Old High German, Old Saxon, Old Dutch and Old Frisian). See also
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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."
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).
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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Ermesind 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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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."
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."
Euric m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
êwa "time, age, law" 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." However, this name can also be a short form of
Eburic... [
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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."
Evochildis f FrankishThis was the name of the Frankish queen Evochildis of Cologne (462 - 510). She was likely a Frankish-Rhenish princess. She was the first wife of Clovis I and probably the mother of Theuderic I.
Faileube f FrankishFaileube was the wife of Childebert II, a Merovingian king of Austrasia.
Fara f GermanicThis name is derived either from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic
faran "to travel". It can be a short form of names like
Faramund and
Farahild.
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.
Faragild f GermanicDerived from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic
faran "to travel" combined with Gothic
gild "sacrifice."
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."
Folcburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
folc "people." 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."
Folcdag m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with
daga "day."
Folcgard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
folc "people." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Folchard m GermanicDerived from the Germanic elements
folk "people" and
hard "brave, hardy".
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."
Framhild f GermanicDerived from Old Norse
framr "forwards" or
frami "fame" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
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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Fridebad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with
badu "battle."
Fridebald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Fridebern m GermanicDerived from the Old High German elements
fridu meaning "peace" and
beren "man, warrior". Although linguistic or scribal ambiguities mean that some forms of Fridebern and
Fridebert have been confused for each other.
Fridebod m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer."
Fridebrand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Frideburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
fridu "peace." 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."
Fridegar m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German
fridu "peace." The second element is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."
Fridegern m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
gairns "eager, desiring."
Fridegund f GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
gund "war."
Fridehard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Frideman m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with
man "man."
Fridemar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Fridemund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Fridenand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
nand "bravery" (or Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Friderad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Frideric m Germanic, RomanshDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" 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."
Friderun f GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
rûna "secret."
Frideward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Fridewin m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Fridulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Fritigil f GermanicFritigil who was the Queen of the Marcomanni is a famous bearer.
Frodulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Frotbald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Frotbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Frotbrand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Frotgard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Frotgrim m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old Norse
grîma "mask."
Frothard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Frotland m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with
land "land."
Frotmund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Frotwin m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Frumaher m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Old High German
hari "army."
Frumald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Frumolf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gaidebert m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Gaidemar m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Gaideric m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" 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."
Gaidoald m LombardicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Gaidulf m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gaisald m GermanicDerived from Latin
gaesus "spear" (which in turn was a loanword from Gallo-Celtic
gaiso "spear") and Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Gaisulf m GermanicDerived from Latin
gaesus "spear" (which in turn was a loanword from Gallo-Celtic
gaiso "spear") and Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Galafrid m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing." The second element is derived from Old High German
fridu "peace."
Galaman m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing." The second element is derived from
man "man."
Galamar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing." The second element is derived from Old High German
mâri "famous."
Galhard m Germanic, OccitanDerived from the Germanic elements
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing" and
hard "strong".
Galinda f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element gal, which comes from galan "to sing." combined with Old High German lind or lindi "soft, tender." This name ultimately means "soft singing voice."
Galswintha f Germanic, HistoryDerived from the Germanic element
gal, which comes from
galan "to sing." The second element is derived from Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Galswintha was a daughter of Athanagild, a 6th-century king of Visigothic Hispania.
Gambara f LombardicPossibly derives from the Old High German
*gand-bera or
gand-bara meaning "wand-bearer" (a term for seeresses or women that made prophecies). Another possible origin is from the Old High German
gambar meaning "strenuous".
Gangbert m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gang "path" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Gangulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gang "path" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gararic m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Gardulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Garibern m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Proto-Germanic
beran or
bernu "bear" (
bero and
bern in Old High German).
Garibert m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
beraht "bright."
Garibrand m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old Norse
brand "sword."
Gariburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." 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."
Garifrid m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
fridu "peace."
Garihelm m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
helm "helmet, protection."
Gariland m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from
land "land."
Garilind f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
lind or
lindi "soft, tender."
Garimund m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
mund "protection."
Garinand m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
nand "bravery" (or Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Garitrud f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from
þruþ "strength."
Gariwald m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Gariward m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
wart "guard."
Garulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Germanic
garva (
garo in Old High German and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) meaning "ready, prepared" (as in, for battle). The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs meaning "wolf"... [
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Gebahild f GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
Gebalind f GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Old High German
lind or
lindi "soft, tender."
Gebamund m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Gebarad m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Gebaric m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) 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."
Gebatrud f GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with
þruþ "strength."
Gebavultus m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Gothic
vulthus "glory, fame."
Gebawin m GermanicDerived from Gothic
giban "to give" (
geban in Old High German) combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Geilana f FrankishShe was first married to Heden I and, upon his death in 687, to his brother and successor Gozbert. She was the mother of Hedan II.... [
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Geilbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Geilhard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Geilmer m GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Geilrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Geilsind f GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Gothic
sinths "way, path."
Geiltrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
gail (
geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with
þruþ "strength."
German m Germanicderived from the Germanic elements
Ger (spear) and
Man (man) meaning "man of spear". Now this name is used in Germany but in a different form and rarely
Germann.
Gerswintha f Germanic, HistoryThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength." Gerswintha was the name of one of Charlemagne's concubines.
Gildard m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Gildared m & f GermanicA dithematic name formed from the Germanic name elements
gelt "worth; to be valid; money" and
rat "council; advice".... [
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Gilderic m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" 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."
Gildewin m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Gildulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Giselaic m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first 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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Giselbald m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Giselbrand m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Giselfrid m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Giselhard m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Giselheid f Old High GermanDerived from the Germanic name elements
gisel "shaft (of an arrow)" and
heit "kind, sort, appearance".
Giselher m Germanic, HistoryDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
hari "army." Giselher was a 5th-century king of Burgundy.
Giselhild f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle".
Giselmar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Giselwin m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Gisilberht m Old High GermanDerived from the Germanic name elements
gísil "shaft (of an arrow)" and
beraht "light, bright, shining".
Gisulf m Germanic, HistoryThe meaning and origin of the first 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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Giswald m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first 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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Godebert m Germanic, DutchDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Godegisel m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with
gisel "hostage" or "pledge."
Godehild f GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
Godehoc m LombardicGodehoc was a Lombardic king of the Lething Dynasty, during the 480s. He led the Lombards into modern-day Austria.
Godeland m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with
land "land."
Godelind f Germanic, GermanDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
lind or
lindi "soft, tender."
Godeman m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with
man "man."
Godemar m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Godemund m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Goderad m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Godewald m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Godeward m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Godlanda f FrankishDerived from Old High German, Old Dutch
got or Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Old English
god meaning "god, deity" combined with Old High German
lant or Old Saxon
land meaning "land".
Godomar m GermanicThe name of Godomar II, son of King Gundobad of the Burgundians. He was killed by the Franks in 534 when they took over Burgundy.
Godulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."