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Germanic names - Baby names with the origin Germanic

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Bertyl Bright ruler Germanic Boy
Bertylda 'bright battle' (from beraht 'bright' + hild 'battle') Germanic Girl
Bertyn Bright, famous Germanic Boy
Bertyne Bright, famous Germanic Girl
Berwine Bear-friend (from Germanic elements meaning 'bear' + 'friend') English, Germanic Boy
Beryc Likely "bright ruler" or "bright king" English, Germanic Boy
Birete Probably 'exalted one' or 'strength' (if derived from Brigid/Bridget) Germanic Girl
Birga Exalted, strong; associated with protection or refuge Germanic, Scandinavian Girl
Birgith Exalted; strength, power Germanic, Scandinavian Girl
Birky Birch (the birch tree); diminutive sense 'little birch' Germanic, Scandinavian Boy
Birny Diminutive of Bernard/Bernie: "brave/strong as a bear" Germanic Unisex
Birtel Likely a diminutive of names from the Germanic root 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous' (e.g., Bertha/Bertel). Germanic Girl
Blanchard White, fair French, Germanic, Old French Boy
Blenda Possibly 'one who blends' or 'to mix'; also associated with the legendary Swedish heroine Blenda Germanic, Scandinavian Girl
Blodwinah Likely "friend of blossoms" or "flower friend" (from elements meaning "bloom/blossom" + "friend"); alternatively interpreted as "bold friend" if linked to Germanic beald/beald- English, Germanic Girl
Blodwine "blood-friend" - a loyal kinsman or sworn companion English, Germanic Boy
Boda From a Germanic root meaning "messenger" or "one who proclaims"; also attested as a surname and place-name in Central and Eastern Europe. Germanic, Hungarian, Norse, Slavic Unisex
Bodene Likely 'from Boden' - either 'messenger' (Old English) or 'ground/land' (German) English, Germanic Unisex
Bodolf From elements 'bot' (remedy, help, profit) + 'wulf' (wolf): 'remedy/protective wolf' or 'helpful wolf' English, Germanic Boy
Bodulf Battle-wolf Germanic, Norse Boy
Bogohardt God-strong or battle-strong (from elements meaning 'Bogo/Bog' = 'God' or 'battle' + 'hard' = 'strong, hardy') Germanic Boy
Bohemond Protector of the Boii Germanic, Old French Boy
Bondig Possibly 'little friend' or 'young ally' - from 'bond' (connection/ally) with a diminutive/adjectival ending Germanic Boy
Borghlide Fortress + battle - 'protected in battle' or 'fortress of battle' Germanic, Norse Girl
Boso Wild, fierce Germanic Boy
Botewolf From elements meaning 'messenger' (bote/boto) + 'wolf' - 'messenger-wolf' or 'wolf who brings news'. Germanic Boy
Boudouin Bold friend Dutch, Germanic Boy
Branda Likely "firebrand" or "sword" (from Germanic/Old Norse brand); alternatively linked to Brandon meaning "broom-covered hill". Germanic, Norse Girl
Brandar From Old Norse 'brandr' meaning 'sword' or 'firebrand' (fiery, burning) Germanic, Norse Boy
Brante Derived from Germanic element brand/brandr meaning "sword" or "firebrand"; sometimes associated with Brant meaning "steep hill" Germanic Boy
Brendel From Germanic 'brand' meaning 'fire' or 'sword' - originally a surname, implying 'little Brand' / ember Germanic Boy
Brinhilda From elements brun ('armor, protection') + hild ('battle'): 'armored warrior' or 'protection in battle'. Germanic Girl
Brinhildis Armored warrior (literally 'mail-shirt' + 'battle') Germanic, Norse Girl
Bronwine 'Brown friend' (brun/bron = brown + wine = friend) English, Germanic Girl
Brun From a Proto‑Germanic root meaning "brown" - originally a descriptive name for hair or complexion Germanic Boy
Bruna-Victoria Brown (Bruna) + victory (Victoria) Germanic Girl
Brunen From the element 'brun' meaning 'brown' - 'brown-haired' or 'the brown one'; possibly a diminutive or patronymic form Germanic Boy
Brunhildah From Old High German brun ‘armor, brown’ + hild ‘battle’ - essentially ‘armored warrior’ or ‘brown battle’. Germanic Girl
Brunin Brown or brown‑haired; possibly 'little brown one' (diminutive) Germanic Boy
Brunnehilde From brun ('armor' or 'brown') + hild ('battle') - 'armored warrior' or 'brown battle' Germanic Girl
Brunnhild Armored warrior (from brun = "armor" or "brown" + hild = "battle") Germanic Girl
Brunnhilda Armored warrior; from elements meaning 'armor' (brynn/brun) + 'battle' (hildr) Germanic, Norse Girl
Brunnhilde Armored warrior (from brun 'armor, brown' + hild 'battle') Germanic Girl
Bryngerd Armored protection (from bryn 'mail/armor' + gerd/gerð 'enclosure, protection') Germanic, Norse Girl
Brynhilda Mail-clad warrior; from elements meaning 'armor' (brynja) + 'battle' (hildr) Germanic, Norse Girl
Brynhylde Armored warrior (from brynja 'coat of mail' + hildr 'battle') Germanic, Norse Girl
Bucer Likely occupational or toponymic - related to German 'Bucher' (bookman/bookseller) or to 'Buche' (beech tree). Exact meaning uncertain. Germanic Boy
Burg Fortress, castle; fortified town Germanic Unisex
Burga Fortress; fortified place; protection Germanic Girl
Burgard Guardian or protector of the fortress Germanic Boy

Germanic name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Germanic-origin name in our dataset.

2,710
Names in this origin
57
With data in 2025
0
Births 2025
330,740
Peak year 0