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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Germanic; and the pattern is *r*a*.
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Abarhilda f Old Frisian (?)
This name is mentioned in the Vita Lebuini antiqua as belonging to a widow in Frisia, who hosted Saint Lebuinus and his companion Marchelmus.
Adalbrand m Germanic
Means "noble sword", derived from Old High German adal "noble" combined with Old Norse brand "sword".
Adalrad m Germanic
Means "noble counsel", derived from Old High German adal "noble" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Adalram m Germanic
Means "noble raven", derived from Old High German adal "noble" combined with hraban or hramn "raven."
Agilberta f Frankish
Feminine form of Agilbert.
Agilbrand m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element agil (which is an extended form of ag - see Agmund and also Egil) combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Alarad m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic alls "all" or from Gothic alhs (alah in Old High German) "temple." The second element is derived from Old High German rât "counsel."
Alaram m Germanic
Germanic name, in which the second element is hramn meaning "raven". The first element may be ala "all" (compare Alaric) or a form of Gothic alhs "temple" (Old High German alah).
Alberad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German alb (which comes from Old Norse âlfr) "elf" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Alberada f Germanic
Feminine form of Alberad.
Aldebrandus m Germanic (Latinized)
Latin form of Aldebrand. A famous bearer of the name was Saint Aldebrandus, who was born in the city of Sorrivoli, Italy and died in Fossombrone, Presaro e Ubrino, Italy.
Aloara f Lombardic
Etymology unknown. This was the name of a 10th-century princess regnant of Capua.
Amalafrida f Germanic, History
Variant of Amalfrida. Amalafrida was a daughter of Theodemir, king of the Ostrogoths in the 5th century AD.
Amalfrida f Germanic
Feminine form of Amalfrid.
Amalrad m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element amal "work" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Angadresma f History (Ecclesiastical), Frankish (?)
Saint Angadresma (or Angadrisma) was a 7th-century abbess and miracle worker venerated in Beauvais, France.
Angalramnus m Frankish
Old variant of Engilram. This was the name of an 8th century bishop of Metz.
Angilram m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from angil, but we don't exactly know where angil itself comes from. But there are a few possibilities... [more]
Ansberta f Germanic
Feminine form of Ansbert
Ansbrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ans "god" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Ansoberta f Germanic
Feminine form of Ansbert.
Ansprand m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Ansbrand. Ansprand was the name of an 8th-century king of the Lombards.
Arabert m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element is derived from Proto-Germanic aran or arna "eagle" (ara in Gothic and arn in Old High German)... [more]
Aragund f Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element is derived from Proto-Germanic aran or arna "eagle" (ara in Gothic and arn in Old High German)... [more]
Aramund m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element is derived from Proto-Germanic aran or arna "eagle" (ara in Gothic and arn in Old High German)... [more]
Arbogast m Germanic, History
Derived from Gothic 𐌰𐍂𐌱𐌹 (arbi) meaning "heritage, inheritance" combined with Old High German gast meaning "guest, stranger."... [more]
Archibaldos m Germanic (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Archibaldus (see Archibald).
Ardaric m Germanic, History
Variant of Hardaric, with reduction of the 'h.' Ardaric was the name of a 5th-century king of the Gepids, a Germanic tribe.
Ardarich m Germanic
German form of Ardaric.
Ariwald m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element is derived from Proto-Germanic aran or arna "eagle" (ara in Gothic and arn in Old High German)... [more]
Audigerna f Germanic
West Germanic name composed from *aud "wealth, riches, fortune" and gern "eager, willing"; for the second element, cf. Gothic cognate *gairns, which can also mean "desirous, covetous".... [more]
Aurinia f Germanic (Latinized)
According to the 1st-century Roman historian Tacitus in his book "Germania", Aurinia was the name of an ancient Germanic prophetess, who was venerated by her people (i.e. the ancient Germans). Aurinia is most likely a latinized form of the prophetess' actual name; some sources have said that her actual name may have been Albruna, Alioruna, Aliruna or Alrynia.
Auriwandalo m Lombardic, History
Lombardic cognate of Earendel. The name is attested as the name of a historical Lombardic prince.
Austraberta f Germanic
Feminine form of Austrobert.
Austrahild f Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element austra or austar, which comes from Old High German ôstan "east." The second element is derived from Old Norse hildr "battle."
Austreberta f Germanic
Feminine form of Austrebert.
Barnard m Germanic, Dutch (Rare), Lengadocian, Romani (Archaic)
Variant of Barnhard. In some instances, this name might also be a variant spelling of Bernard.
Barnhard m Germanic
Derived from Gothic barn (synonymous with Scottish bairn) "child" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy". In some instances, this name might also be a variant spelling of Bernhard.
Berchar m Germanic, Frankish
Frankish variant of Bernhar with the elements bero "bear" and hari "army".
Bercharius m Germanic (Latinized), Frankish (Latinized)
Latinized form of Berchar. Used by a 7th century saint.
Berenard m Old High German
Old High German variant of Berenhard.
Berhtwald m Germanic
A combination of björt meaning "light, bright, shining" and vald meaning "rule". ... [more]
Berinhart m Old High German
Old High German variant of Berenhard.
Berkhard m Old High German
Old High German variant of Burkhard.
Bernachar m Germanic
Derived from Proto-Germanic beran or bernu "bear" (bero and bern in Old High German) combined with Old High German wachar "vigilant." The name might also be a form of Bernhar.
Bernhar m Germanic
Derived from Proto-Germanic beran or bernu "bear" (bero and bern in Old High German) combined with Old High German hari "army."
Bernoard m Germanic, French
Germanic variant of Bernward and French variant of Bernouard.
Bernwald m Germanic, German
Derived 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 Germanic
Derived 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.
Bertarid m Germanic
Longer form of Bertrid.
Bertefleda f Germanic
Derived from Old High German beraht "bright" combined with flâdi "beauty, respectability."
Berthar m Germanic
Derived from Old High German beraht "bright" combined with Old High German hari "army."
Bertisma f Germanic, Medieval French
Derived from the Old Frankish or Old Saxon element berht, Old High German beraht meaning "bright" (compare Bertha) combined with -isma, a variant of the Latin superlative suffix -issima.
Bertrad m Germanic
Means "bright counsel", derived from Old High German beraht "bright" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Bertrade f Frankish
French form of Bertrada. This name was borne by Bertrade of Montfort, a queen consort of France.
Bertwald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German beraht "bright" combined with Gothic valdan "to reign" (see Berthold).
Biliram m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element bili "gentleness" combined with hraban or hramn "raven."
Boderad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic biutan "to offer" or Old High German boto "bid, offer" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Branderic m Germanic
Derived 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 Germanic
Derived from Old Norse brand "sword" combined with Old High German wini "friend."
Brandoalt m Germanic
"Fire powerful".
Brandulf m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse brand "sword" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Brothar m Germanic
The 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.
Brunhard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or brûn "brown" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Brunrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or brûn "brown" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Brunward m Germanic
Derived from Old High German brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or brûn "brown" combined with Old High German wart "guard."
Burghar m Germanic
The 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"... [more]
Burgundofara f Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the place name Burgundy and Old German fara meaning "journey"... [more]
Carriaric m Germanic, History
This 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... [more]
Chararic m Germanic, History
This 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.
Childebrand m Germanic, History
Variant of Hildebrand. Childebrand was an 8th-century Frankish duke, the son of Pepin of Herstal and brother of Charles Martel.
Chrodegang m History (Ecclesiastical), Frankish
Form of Rotgang borne by an 8th-century Frankish saint.
Chrotilda f Germanic, History
Variant of Chrothild. Chrotilda was the daughter of Clovis I (a Frankish king) and wife of Amalaric, a 6th-century king of the Visigoths.
Deuteria f Frankish
Queen Deuteria of the Franks was a consort of King Theudebert I. She came from an aristocratic Gallo-Roman family from Auvergne. She was related to Sidonius Apollinaris, Saint Avitus, and Emperor Avitus... [more]
Dructbald m Old High German, Old Saxon, Medieval, Medieval French
Old Saxon druht, Old High German truht "troop, multitude, retinue" + Old High German bald "bold".
Dulcedram m Frankish, Medieval Latin
Derived from Latin dulcis meaning "sweet, dear" and Old Frankish or Old Saxon hram meaning "raven".
Dutberta f Frankish (Latinized)
The first element of this name is uncertain; it may possibly be either from Old High German toto meaning "sponsor, godparent" or Old High German *dodh meaning "judgement". The second element is Old Frankish or Old Saxon berht, Old High German beraht meaning "bright" (Proto-Germanic *berhtaz)... [more]
Eberbald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Eberman m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ebur "wild boar" combined with man "man."
Ebermar m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German mâri "famous."
Ebernand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic nand "bravery" (or Gothic nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Eberrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Eberward m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German wart "guard."
Ehrentraud f German, Germanic
From the Germanic elements arn "eagle" and trud "strong, defensive, power, violence".... [more]
Engelberga f Frankish
Engelberga (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... [more]
Engelram m Germanic, Dutch, German
Dutch and German form of Angilram.
Erachar m Germanic
Derived 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, History
Derived 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 Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic valdan "to reign."
Ercanbert m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German beraht "bright."
Ercanbod m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic biutan "to offer" or Old High German boto "bid, offer."
Ercanburg f Germanic
The 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 Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German fridu "peace."
Ercanhard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Ercanhild f Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old Norse hildr "battle."
Ercanmar m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German mâri "famous."
Ercanrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Ercantrud f Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with þruþ "strength."
Ercanulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Erchinoald m Germanic, History
Variant of Ercanald. Erchinoald was a 7th-century mayor of the palace of Neustria and Burgundy.
Erlebald m Germanic, Medieval French, Medieval English
Derived from the Old German element erl "noble, distinguished" or Old Saxon erl "earl, man" combined with Old German bald "bold, audacious"... [more]
Ermanaric m Germanic, History
Variant form of Erminric. Ermanaric lived in the 4th century AD and was a king of the Greuthungi, a Gothic tribe.
Ermanberht m Old High German
Derived from Old High German ermen, Old Saxon irmin "whole, great, strong" and Old High German beraht, Old Saxon berht "bright" (from Proto-Germanic *berhtaz)... [more]
Ermenberga f Germanic, History
Variant 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).
Erminbald m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Erminhard m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Erminrad m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Eubrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German êwa "time, age, law" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Fara f Germanic
This 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, History
Derived 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 Germanic
Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with Gothic gild "sacrifice."
Faragis m Germanic
The 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... [more]
Faraman m Germanic
Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with man "man."
Farawald m Germanic
Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with Gothic valdan "to reign."
Fardinanth m Frankish
Reconstructed Frankish form of Ferdinand.
Fastrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fasti "firm" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Fastrada f Germanic, History
Feminine form of Fastrad. Fastrada (765-794 AD) was the fourth wife of Charlemagne and had borne him two children.
Filibrand m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element filu "much" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Folcrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German folc "people" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Folcram m Germanic
Derived from Old High German folc "people" combined with hraban or hramn "raven."
Frabert m Germanic
Short form of Farabert.
Framaric m Germanic
Derived 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 Germanic
Derived from Old Norse framr "forwards" or frami "fame" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Frambalda f Frankish
Feminine form of Frambald.
Frambert m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse framr "forwards" or frami "fame" combined with Old High German beraht "bright."
Framberta f Frankish
Feminine form of Frambert.
Framengilde f Frankish
Derived from Proto-Germanic *framaz meaning "forward, prominent" and Proto-Germanic *geldą meaning "reward, gift, money". This name was recorded ca... [more]
Framhard m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse framr "forwards" or frami "fame" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Framhild f Germanic
Derived from Old Norse framr "forwards" or frami "fame" combined with Old Norse hildr "battle."
Framund m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse framr "forwards" or frami "fame" combined with Old High German mund "protection."
Francus m Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of Frank.
Fraomar m Germanic
Fraomar 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... [more]
Fredebal m Germanic
Fredebal 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... [more]
Fredegar m Germanic, History
Variant of Fridegar. Fredegar was a 7th-century Burgundian writer who had started "The Chronicle of Fredegar."
Frederuna f Frankish (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Friderun. This name was borne by the first wife of king Charles III of France (10th century AD).
Fredeward m Germanic, Medieval German, Old High German
Derives from Old High German fridu and Old Saxon frithu meaning "peace" plus Old High German wart meaning "guard, ward".
Fridebad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with badu "battle."
Fridebald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Fridebrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Fridegar m Germanic
The 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."
Fridehard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Frideman m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with man "man."
Fridemar m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Old High German mâri "famous."
Fridenand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Gothic nand "bravery" (or Gothic nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Friderad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Frideward m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Old High German wart "guard."
Friþareiks m Germanic
Combination of fridu "peace" and reiks "chieftain, ruler".
Frotbald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Frotbrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Frotgard f Germanic
The 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."
Frothard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Frotland m Germanic
Derived from Old High German frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with land "land."
Frumaher m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Old High German hari "army."
Frumald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Gothic valdan "to reign."
Frumar m Germanic, History
Short form of Frumaher. Frumar was the name of a 5th-century Suebi king of Galicia.
Fulrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German folk "people" and rat "council". This is the name of a Frankish saint and counselor of both Pippin and Charlemagne.
Gambara f Lombardic
Possibly 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".
Gararic m Germanic
The 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."
Garibrand m Germanic
The 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."
Gariland m Germanic
The 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."
Garinand m Germanic
The 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").
Gariwald m Germanic
The 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 Germanic
The 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."
Gebarad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic giban "to give" (geban in Old High German) combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Geilrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German gail (geil in Middle High German) "merry, high-spirited, bold" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Geltrada f Germanic
Clearly feminine form of Gildared.
Gerardus m Germanic (Latinized), Dutch
Latinized form of Gerhard (see Gerard).... [more]
Gerberga f Germanic, History, Medieval German
Variant of Gariburg. Gerberga was the name of the second wife of Charlemagne.
Gerhelma f Germanic
Feminine form of Gerhelm.
German m Germanic
derived 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.
Germar m Germanic, German (Rare)
Derived from the Germanic element ger meaning "spear" combined with mari meaning "famous".
Gerswintha f Germanic, History
The 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.
Giselbrand m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element gisel "hostage" (or "pledge") combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Goderad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic guths "god" or Gothic gôds "good" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Gradulf m Germanic
The first element is derived from Gothic grêdus "hunger" or Old High German grâtag "desire, greed." The second element is derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Grasmund m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element gras (or grasan) "grass, herb, plant" combined with Old High German mund "protection."
Grasolf m Germanic
Variant of Grasulf.
Grasulf m Germanic, History
Derived from the Germanic element gras (or grasan) "grass, herb, plant" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf." Grasulf II was a 7th-century duke of Friuli (Italy).
Grimbald m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse grîma "mask" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Grimberta f Germanic
Feminine form of Grimbert.
Grimhard m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse grîma "mask" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Grimland m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse grîma "mask" combined with land "land."
Grimoald m Germanic, History
Variant of Grimwald. Grimoald I was a 7th-century king of the Lombards, a Germanic people.
Grimward m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse grîma "mask" combined with Old High German wart "guard."
Gumbrand m Germanic, Old Norse, Medieval Italian
Derived from Old High German gund, Old Norse gunnr, guðr meaning "war, battle" with Old High German, Old Norse brant meaning "fire, brand".
Gundberga f Germanic
Variant spelling of Gundburg.
Gundeberga f Germanic
Variant spelling of Gundeburg.
Gundrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German gund "war" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Gundram m Germanic
Original form of Guntram.
Guntrand m German, Germanic
Means "war rim" from the Germanic elements gund "war" and hrand "rim (of a shield)".
Hadebrand m Germanic, Dutch, German
Derived from Old High German hadu "battle" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Hardaric m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" 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."
Hardarik m Germanic, German (Rare)
The name is formed from the name elements HARDA "hard" and RIK "king, ruler".... [more]
Hardrad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Haribald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hari "army" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Haribrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hari "army" combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Harigast m Germanic
From Proto-Germanic *gastiz (guest). This was the name of an ancient priest whose helmet was found in Ženjak.
Hariland m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hari "army" combined with land "land."
Harimar m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hari "army" combined with Old High German mâri "famous."
Hariobaudes m Germanic (Latinized)
Hariobaudes was an Alemannic petty king in the 4th century.
Hariward m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hari "army" combined with Old High German wart "guard."
Hartgar m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy" combined with garo meaning "ready, prepared".... [more]
Heilrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German heil "happy, hearty, healthy" and Old High German rât "counsel."
Heilram m Germanic
Derived from Old High German heil "happy, hearty, healthy" and hraban or hramn "raven."
Heimrad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic haims "home, house" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Heimram m Germanic
Derived from Gothic haims "home, house" combined with hraban or hramn "raven."
Herirand m Old High German
Derived from the Germanic name elements heri "army" and rant "rim, edge (of a shield)".
Hermanfrid m Germanic, English, History
Variant spelling of Ermanfrid. Hermanfrid lived in the 6th century AD and was the last independent king of the Thuringii, a Germanic tribe.
Hermanos m Germanic (Hellenized)
Older Greek form of Herman.
Hermanric m Germanic
Variant form of Ermanric.
Herrand m Germanic, Gascon
Derived from Old High German hari "army" combined with Old High German rant "edge (of a shield)"
Herrant m Old High German
Old High German short form of Herirand.
Herwald m Old High German
Combination of heri "army" and walt "ruler".
Hildeprand m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Hildebrand. Hildeprand the Useless was an 8th-century king of the Lombards.
Hilderad m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse hildr "battle" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Hilprad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hilpan "to help" (Old High German helfan; O.H.G. also had the noun form helfa, hilfa "help") and Old High German rât "counsel".
Himilrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German himil "sky, heaven" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Hortarius m Germanic (Latinized)
Hortarius was an Alemmanic king in the 4th century, said to have been tortured and burned alive.
Hroda f Germanic
Short form of Hrodohaidis, Hrodhildis (Rothild), Hrotrudis (Rotrud) and other Germanic names beginning with the element hrod meaning "fame".
Hrodenand m Old High German
Old High German variant form of Hrōdnand.
Hrōdnand m Old High German
Derived from the Germanic name elements hrōd "praise, glory, honour, fame" and nenden "to dare".
Idaberga f Old High German
Old High German variant of Iduberga.
Iduberga f Old High German
Old High German variant of Idburg.
Ingberta f Frankish
Feminine form of Ingbert.
Ingerman m Frankish
Ingerman (c. 750-818), was a Frankish noble and Count of Hesbaye, son of Sigram of Hesbaye and grandson of Sigramnus of Hesbaye. Ingerman married Rotrude, of unknown parentage. Ingerman and Rotrude had one daughter, Ermengarde, who married into the Frankish royal family, the Carolingians, and was the first wife of King Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne.
Ingoberga f Frankish
Ingoberga (c. 520 - 589) was a Queen of Paris and the first wife of Charibert I. She was the mother of Bertha of Kent, who was married to king Æthelberht of Kent, the initiator of the Gregorian mission... [more]
Ingobrand m Germanic
Derived from the name of the Norse god Ing combined with Old Norse brand "sword." The first element might also refer to the Ingaevones, a Germanic tribe mentioned by Tacitus in his "Germania."
Isanbrand m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Old Norse brand "sword."
Karlman m Germanic
Diminutive of Karl.... [more]
Kunibrand m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Kunirad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Kunrad m Old High German
Old High German variant form of Konrad.
Kuonrat m Old High German
Derived from the Germanic name elements kuoni "bold, brave, strong" and rât "counsel".
Landrad m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element land "land" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Landrada f Germanic, History
Feminine form of Landrad. Landrada of Austrasia lived in the 7th century AD and was reportedly a daughter of Charles Martel (Frankish king) and his wife Rotrude of Treves.
Lantberga f Medieval, Old High German, Old Saxon, Medieval French
Old High German lant, Old Saxon land "land" + Old High German berg "mountain, hill".
Leodegaria f Germanic, Spanish (Mexican, Rare), Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Feminine form of Leodegarius. This was borne by a sister of the 4th-century saint Urban of Langres.
Leubovera f Germanic
Possibly from the Germanic elements leub "love" and wer "true".
Liutberga f Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French, German (Austrian, Archaic), Medieval German
Old High German liut "people" + Old High German berg "mountain, hill" or Old High German burg "castle, city, stronghold".... [more]
Liutbrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German liut "people" combined with brant "sword, torch, fire".
Liutprand m Lombardic
Variant of Liutbrand. This was the name of an 8th-century king of the Lombards. Liutprand is often regarded as the most successful Lombard monarch, notable for the Donation of Sutri in 728, which was the first accolade of sovereign territory to the Papacy.
Liutrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German liut "people" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Liutram m Germanic
Derived from Old High German liut "people" combined with hraban or hramn "raven."
Macrian m Germanic
Macrian was the king of the Bucinobantes, an Alemannic tribe, in the late fourth century and the brother of Hariobaudes. Macrian tried to confederate all the north Germanic and Alemannic tribes together against Rome... [more]
Madalberta f Germanic
Feminine form of Madalbert.
Madalrad m Germanic
Derived from Gothic mathl "meeting place" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Maganrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German magan or megin "strength" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."