Germanic names built half the naming conventions in Northern Europe. William, Robert, Richard all trace back to Germanic roots. They're sturdy. They age well. They're not going anywhere.
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bright fame
bright heart, brilliant mind
wise counsel
home ruler
strong ruler
army man, warrior
farmer, steward of land
ruler of the home
son of Emery, ruler of work
mild, gentle
occupational surname for a leather worker
elf ruler
strong as an eagle
bright fame
ruler, power
prosperous companion
related to Everett (brave boar)
wise and powerful
friend of the gods (Germanic tradition)
truly brave, genuinely bold
bold journey, brave traveler
heart, mind
wise protector
noble, bright
spear ruler
variant of Oswin or Ervin
lord of the estate, powerful at home
firebrand, sword blade
wise counsel and army
resolute, brilliant
shining from the north
hollow stone, hollow hill
rest, repose
resolute protector, determined guardian
counsel, decision
from the Frankish haigro (heron)
son of one with a bright mind
home strength, powerful ruler
spear strength
bold war fighter
famous land, renowned in the land
ruler of the estate
free man
famous journey
friend of elves, wise companion
famous land
spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)
God’s peace, divinely peaceful
glory + power/rule
free man, man
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