Germanic names are some of the most widespread in the English-speaking world — many names we think of as 'English' are actually Germanic in origin. These names tend to carry meanings of strength, protection, and nobility.
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strong-willed warrior
Irishstrength
Englishwork, industriousness
Englisholive tree
Englishfree woman
Frenchmine, beloved
Italianhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishwished for child
Englishlife
Englishresolute protector, strong-willed guardian
Englishcompassion, sympathy
Englishfrom Sebastia
Englishdawn
Englishdivine judge
Englishconsecrated to God
Englishwoman of honor
Irishman from Lucania
Italianlion-hearted, brave
Englishfrom the Aemilius family
Englishthe Lord is my God
Greekdefender of men
Greekall, completely
Englishyouthful, downy-bearded
Latinsoldier, warrior
Englishbrave in war
EnglishTwin
EnglishSupplanter; one who follows at the heel
Englishconqueror
EnglishStar
Italianfree man
EnglishGod has favored me
Hebrewweary, delicate, languid
Hebrewlily flower, pure
Englishmay God add children
Frenchnoble, nobility, of noble kind
Frenchskill, knowledge
Frenchone who carries Christ in heart
Greeknoble, of noble kind
Englishfamous warrior
Frenchindustrious, brave
Americanrainbow
Greeklittle red-haired one
Irishborn on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord
Frenchdrop of the sea, star of the sea
Spanishsea
Hawaiianfollower of Christ
Englishfamous, illustrious
Englishfather of peace
Swedishgift of God
Englishgreat, magnificent
Englishbright fame
Englishfree woman, free man
Englishgrace, favor
Englishlight, illumination
Croatianbeautiful one, noble
Englishlight, illumination
Italiannoble, exalted (via Alice)
Englishfrom Breukelen
Americanto prevail, to win
Frenchtype of red or pink flowering plant
Englishsoft-haired, youthful
Englishpeople's champion, victorious
Englishpearl
Englishtruth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faith...
Englishbreath of life, to breathe
Englishsoldier, merciful
Englishdark-complexioned, of dark appearance
Englishof the Caecilian family (Roman gens)
Englishfarmer, earthworker
Englishfamous warrior
Spanishelf ruler, supernatural power
Englishstar
Hebrewtreasurer, keeper of treasure
Englishshelter, refuge
Dutchstrong, virile
Spanishbright, beautiful
Russianfree man
Englishbrave, lion-hearted
Englishdweller at the hall meadow
Englishson of Emery, brave and powerful
Americangift of God, gift of Yahweh
Spanishnoblewoman, lady
Norsenoble, nobility
Americantribe woman; woman of the people
Frenchgreatest
Englishfree man
Englishhappy, fortunate
Englishearth
Greekrich, powerful
Dutchstrong, brave, manly
Italianbear strength, brave as a bear
Englishprincess, noblewoman
Hebrewrock, stone
Englishnoble, nobility
Englishnoble kind
Englishhandsome at birth
Englishfair, white, bright
Irishjust, righteous
Englishdivine play
Englishvictory of the people
Italiandefender of the people
EnglishGod's spear
Englishnoble, nobility
Americandefender of the people
Englishhonor, honorable
Irishwealthy guardian
Englishstrong ruler, powerful leader
Englishfamous warrior, renowned in battle
Frenchflower named for botanist Anders Dahl
Englishof Mars, warlike
Englishhe has heard, God has heard
Englishyouthful, downy
SpanishGod is my oath
Frenchever powerful
Scandinavianmotion, wandering
Hebrewof Mars, warlike
Romanruler of the people
Englishlily flower, purity
Englishhelp, aid
Greekbright, shining light
Greeksmall, humble
Latinlight, illumination
Germancrown, wreath
Englishnoble kind, of noble birth
Englishruler of the army
Englishsorrows
Spanishwealth, fortune, prosperity
GermanGod is good; Yahweh is good
Germanmessenger of God; angel
Italianhome ruler
Dutchgreatest
SpanishChrist-follower
Europeanfree-born, noble
Italianson of Jens (son of John)
Scandinavianhome strength, brave power
Americangreatest, largest
Englishever ruler, eternal king
Scandinaviantruly brave, genuinely bold
Britishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
Scandinaviannoble, of noble birth
Italianvictory of the people
Greeknoble, of noble kind
Germanmessenger, herald
Americangoddess, divine
Greekpledge, hostage (of good faith)
Frenchson of Andrew (manly)
Americanlaurel tree
Englishwood, forest
Englishbeloved, wished-for child
Englishcheerful, bright like the sun
Englishwealthy guardian
Spanishpowerful ruler
Spanishdefender of men
Englishwise protector
Englishhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishrich friend, prosperous friend
Englishdivinely beautiful, god's beloved
Scandinavianthe raven, large black crow
Americanmember of the Gauts (Germanic tribe)
Englishof the Julian clan, youthful
Romanhunter, one who hunts
Americangrace, favor
Russianfree man, strong
Americanson of marsh-dwellers
Americannoble, exalted
Englishlion
Hebrewmurmuring rock on the Rhine
Germanmind, spirit, heart
Germanicelf ruler
Englishfavored by the gods
Latinmighty in battle
Germanicshining light, bright one
Englishthe winter season
Americanresolute protector
Englishtorch, shining light
Greekpeaceful ruler
Englishruler of the home
Americanson of Armand, warrior
Italianfree woman, song of joy
Italiannoble, of noble kind
Spanishwoman from Magdala
Frenchone who mills grain
Englishof the bean growers (Fabii clan)
Germannoble, kind
Americanfree man
Englishto live, to dwell
Scandinavianwhole, universal
Englishmurmuring rock, ambush rock
Germanrich spear, lucky warrior
Englishwhite, pure
Italianoath of God
Germannoble type
Englishbroken land
Americanfree man
Englishbold counsel
Germangift of Yahweh
Germanhealer, physician
Hebreweternal ruler, ever powerful
Scandinavianmild, merciful, gentle
Frenchshe, her
Frenchdivine inspiration, fury, frenzy
Norsesky, cloud island
Scottishson of Matthew, gift of God
Americanlioness
EnglishGod is with us
Spanishrest, repose
Italianbehold, a son
Hebrewgrace, favor
Hebrewgraceful willow
Chineseindustrious ruler
Americanbold warrior
Scandinavianpledge of peace
Englishlover of horses
Englishfree woman, strong
Englishwarrior, army man
Italianprosperous in war
Englishwhite or bright settlement
Austrianlion, lion of God
JewishGod is gracious
Swedishfamous warrior
Frenchred (hair color)
Scottishhome ruler
Spanishmeadow land
Englishwork, industrious
Italiandove
Englishspear strength, brave with the spear
Englishlight, bright one
Arabicarmy man, soldier
Spanishof the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan
Englishof the sea
Scandinavianstern, strict, serious
Danishrival, striving
Englishfamous warrior
Frenchdweller at the hall
Englishruler's counsel
Englishnoble, of noble birth
Englishdark man's settlement, coal-black farm
Englisheagle, noble strength
Frenchthe greatest
Germanvictory of the people
Russianangel, heavenly messenger
Englishbrave with a spear
Spanishbold warrior, battle army
Scandinavianhollow land, forested land
Americanwill, desire (from Wilhelmina)
Germanicnoble bright (adal + beraht)
Englishlover of horses
Englishhoney, sweet
Greekbeloved, wished-for child
Frenchstaff of the Goths
Spanishgrace, favor
Englishanointed one carrier
Englishname of God
Englishfrom the rocks
Americanruler of the elves
Englishscholar, learned one
Americanrose
Spanishdragon
Englishfamous land, renowned territory
Englishruler of the people
Englishmistress, lady of the house
Englishbrave lion, lion-strong
Germanfree woman
Englishearth, speech, flow
Indianwhole, universal, powerful
Englishbold counselor, brave advisor
Dutchlily flower, purity
EnglishThor's stone
Englishfollower of Christ, anointed one
Englishbrown, dark-complexioned
Germanstrength, power, virtue
IrishHugh's settlement, town
Americanfollower of Dionysus
Englishson of Jeffrey, son of God's peace
Americanhardworking, industrious
Frenchlight, bright one
Englishvictory of the people
Greekfree woman
Englishfree woman
Germanpure, clean
Hebrewfamous warrior
Englishwealth, fortune
Germanicwhole, universal
Englishtwin
Spanishbay laurel (victory)
Russianfeminine of Michael (gift of God in folk etymol...
Hebrewfree man
Italiangray battle maiden
Germanicvigorous, flourishing
Frenchnoble, bright
Spanishbright, shining light
Czechfamous spear
Englishgreat
Scandinaviansmall, humble
Spanishlittle warrior
Frenchlittle bird
Americanthunder and lightning
Americanscholar
Americanfree man, free person
Englishmind, intellect, spirit
Englishbrave, strong, manly
Americanyouthful, downy-bearded
Frenchwise protector
Spanishnoble, of noble birth
Americanpure, beloved
Scandinavianwise protector
Englishhigh mountain, exalted
Hebrewhome ruler
Englishbright, shining light
Scandinaviannoble friend, elf friend
Englishbright fame, shining fame
Englishemperor, caesar
Germannoble, nobility
FrenchGod will uplift
Spanishshort form of Benjamin: son of the right hand
Englishmessenger, herald
Americandefender of mankind
Englishbright fame
Englishsun
Spanishone who brings news
Americanruler of the people
Americanfamous wolf
Americanhome power, ruler of work
Englishthe sky, cloud
Englishthe bear
Englishwoman of Judea
Englishweary
Frenchbeautiful, pretty
Englishwoman from Magdala
Spanishwise counselor
Englishspear, lance
Englishfamous land
Italiandeep affection, devotion
EnglishGod is gracious
Germansky, heavens
Americanpure, chaste
Americanpearl
Germanforeign woman, stranger
Englishsweet-faced, graceful aspect of Durga
Indiancloud
IrishGod will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)
Americanfamous warrior, renowned fighter
Spanishsummer
Spanishprotection, shelter
Scandinaviancouncil friend
Englishtreasurer, keeper of treasure
Dutchfrom Denmark, a Dane
Englishbright, shining one
Italianpower, strength, ruler
Englishgentle horse
EnglishGod is gracious
Americanearnest, serious, vigorous
Spanishpledged to God
Germanof, from (Dutch)
Dutchconsecrated, honored
Americannoble, of noble kind
Americanwell-spoken
Englishfree man
Italianhome ruler
Swedishheir, descendant, beloved
Scandinaviandew of the sea (rosemary)
Germanpledged to God
Germanwork, industrious, whole
Englishlittle warrior, young Mars
Englishstrength in battle
Englishpeace, peaceful
Hebrewfamous ruler
Americangrace, favor
Swedisheagle
Germanrock, cliff
Turkishwho is like God?
Scandinavianheaven, sky
Latin Americanhealthy, whole (heil)
Frenchhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishpledged to God, my God is an oath
Englishmotion, movement
Hebrewarmy ruler, power of the army
Englishold, wise, of noble birth
Italianbeautiful picture, painted beauty
Japanesecrown, wreath
Germanvenerable, revered
Germanstream, small brook
Englishfree man, free woman
Italianhome on the wooded hill
Americanyoung warrior, free man
Englishin him there is strength
Hebrewshield wolf, protector
Americannoble elf ruler
Americanfrom the Eider river
Basqueslender, narrow
Irishfather of peace
Americanwished-for child
Englishfree man
Englishstar of the sea
Dutchthe Lord supports
Hebrewolive tree
Englishof the Lord's day (Sunday)
Polishresolute protector
Englishlittle church
Irishpriceless, inestimable
Latinpure, holy, chaste
Englishbarrel maker, cask craftsman
Englishserious, determined, vigorous
Englishtender, gentle, soft
Arabiclame, the lame one
ItalianIng's beauty, beloved of the god Ing
Swedishnoble, of noble birth
Spanishmanly, brave
Greekdark settlement, coal village
Americanruler of all, universal ruler
Germanicfree man
Englishsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Germanbold counsel, brave advisor
Dutchfollower of Christ
Scandinavianbright fame
Englishwho is like God?
Scandinavianspear ruler
Americansea, ocean
Hawaiianrejoice, be glad
Latinsun
Spanishsword, blade
Englishnoble, of noble kind
Englishwork, labor
Germangrace, favor
Englishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
Swedisheternal ruler, ever mighty
Scandinavianlotus, water lily
Japanesewolf counsel
EnglishGod is gracious
Frenchof Mars, warlike
Spanishfree woman
Englishof the Jordan River
Englishrule of the spear, spear ruler
Englishall wise (from Norse Alviss)
Americanbearer of Christ
Americanson of Maud
Americangenuine, bold
Scottishcounsel, power
Englishpower of the tribe
Englishruler of the land
Frenchviolet flower
Italianroofer, one who covers
Germanfollower of Christ
Englishnarrow strait
Scottishwhole, universal
Englishvillage of the cross, farm by the cross
Englishmember of the Gauts tribe
EnglishGod is with us
Hebrewwarlike, martial
Germanlittle stream, flowing water
Scandinavianmighty in battle, strength in battle
Englishvictory of the people
Germanemperor, ruler
Germanborn on Christmas Day
Frenchlight, bright, shining torch
Germanbrave as a bear
Frenchpeace
Germanrival, eager to excel
Germanfree woman, free person
Polishpure, chaste
Americanelevated, sublime, high
Arabicvictory (short for Sigrid)
Scandinavianson of Nicholas, victory of the people
Scandinavianfamous throughout the land
Spanishdark settlement, coal town
AmericanGod has given
Hebrewconqueror, victor
Russianfollower of Christ
Scandinavianlove of God
Germanresolute protector
Englishdivine protection
Germanbright fame
Englishland of the Bronck family
Americanhome on the wooded hill
Americangrace, favor
Frenchnoble, nobility
Spanishpledge of peace, divine peace
Englishmoon
Englishvalley dweller, from the valley
Englishyoung ceremonial attendant, ritual helper
Scandinaviannoble, nobility
Englishman from the north, Northman
Englishdivine power, God's power
Spanishbrave bear, strong as a bear
Englishgracious, grace and oath of God
Germanson of Harry, home ruler
EnglishGod is gracious
Germanpeaceful ruler
EnglishGod is gracious
Czechbrave as a bear, strong bear
Spanishholy name, sacred name
Englishson of Jens (John)
Englishgoddess of spring, month of May
Englishblack gemstone (fossilized wood)
Englishson of Ivar (yew warrior)
Americanwisdom
Russianvictorious protection (Sigmund root)
Germanbold, daring (thunder-bold)
Scandinavianbrave lion, lion-hearted
Englishresolute protector
Englishshe who brings happiness
Englishrival, industrious
FrenchGod is gracious
Englishrigid airship (named for Count Ferdinand von Ze...
Americanemperor, supreme ruler
Americanpious, devout
Italiangrace, favor
Germanfrom Magdala, tower
Christianflax, flaxen-haired
Scandinavianalder tree
Englishwork, industriousness
Englishfather of peace
Norwegianruler of the people
Englishbright pledge
Italiannoble kind
Russianpointed hill
Englishwisdom
Scandinavianfamous wolf
Spanishgrace, God has favored
Spanishbeautiful rose
Englishpriceless, praiseworthy
Germanrock, stone
Germanbeloved, dear one
Italiansaved in battle
Spanishfamous warrior with brightness
Englisheternal ruler, ever-powerful
Englishrose and lake
Americanfamous army, warrior people
Germanarmy guard, protecting warrior
Englishto harvest, reaper
Spanishbright, shining one
Englishwhole, universal
Americanpowerful worker, home ruler
Americanstar
Jewishyew warrior, bow warrior
Scandinavianwealthy guardian
Englishbrave spear, strong with a spear
Englishwolf path, the way of the wolf
Germansea land
Americanbeautiful fragrance
Japaneselinden tree, lime tree
Englishscholar
Americanwished-for child
Germanmorning star, Venus
Slavicnoble kind
Englishwooded land
Americanyoung ceremonial attendant
Scandinavianforest
Englishwhole, universal
Spanishruler of the home
Dutchwhole, universal
Americanbrave as a wild boar
Englishhope
Frenchvictory of the people
Serbianinvented name; possibly son of the fearless one
Americanhome ruler, lord of the house
FrenchGod is my refuge, the Lord is just
Hispanicuniversal, whole
Americanlight, bright
Englishwhite, silver
Dutchfragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)
Jewishwolf's shield
Englishyew wood, archer
Frenchpledge, hostage
Frenchcitadel, fortress
Greekgood, honorable, noble
Englishson of Gilbert, son of Gib
Englishviolent weather, tempest
Englishcellar keeper, wine steward
Germanstrong in work, industrious strength
Englishpure
Germanpath, road (Old English)
Americanpeaceful ruler
EnglishGod is gracious
Germannoble, of noble kind
Germanlion, lion of God
Hebrewdefender of men
Polishdefender of mankind
Italianfree man, strong man
Germanfree woman, strong woman
Americanpeaceful ruler
Englisheagle power, eagle ruler
Germansky, heavens
Englishfree woman
Englishthunder ruler
Englishyoung wolf
Englishdrained lake
Englishson of Andrew
Americanthe greatest
Americandivine spear, god's spear
Scandinavianlife, living
Englishoak tree, terebinth
Turkishcrown, wreath
Germanbearer of Christ
Spanishred-haired, little redhead
Scandinavianbright, shining light
Englishnoble strength, eagle noble
Frenchbright serpent, wise one
Englishfollower of Christ
Scandinavianheart, spirit
Americanpure
Scandinavianbeloved
Frenchelf ruler
Englishtreasurer, keeper of treasure
Scandinaviantrickster, shapeshifter
Scandinavianfather of peace
Americanwho is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)
BasqueGod is gracious
Germanbrave ruler, strong king
Englishfrom the, of the family
Americanstrength in work, industrious
Englishdetermined protector, will to protect
Germanyouthful, downy-bearded
Englishnoble, of noble kind
Germanwolf
Germanjust, righteous, upright
Germanfarmer, estate steward
Jewishchooser of the slain
Norseconsecrated by augury
Frenchpledge, oath
Irishnoble and ready
Americanlion strength, brave as a lion
Americanfather of peace
Scandinavianoverseer, tenant farmer
Jewishfree man, strong man
Englishyouthful, downy-bearded (first beard)
Frenchdew of the sea (rosemary herb)
Englishpeaceful ruler
Spanishshade, shadow
Americanresolute fame, desired renown
Swedishclear, bright
Germanice rule, pledged
Mexicanpeace, peaceful
Jewishking, lord of the people
Englishof the Sabine people
Frenchwhole, universal
Finnishgleaming, shining
SpanishGod is gracious
Englishnoble, gracious
Englishwhite, pure
Spanisheagle
Scandinavianbold counsel, brave advisor
Germanhelp, aid
Spanishenjoyment, leisure
Brazilianbrave as a wild boar
Spanishland, territory
Americanfamous ruler
Englishfree woman
Americannoble kind
Americansecret, mystery
Scandinavianlion, lion of God
Jewishjudge
Englishmeadow of the gods
Norwegianbeautiful, pretty
Americanhonor-friend
Americanfree woman
Germangrace, favored by God
Germanlittle hawk
Englishnoble, nobility
Americancounsel power, ruler's counsel
Portuguesefamous warrior
Englishpeaceful ruler
Englishstrength, life
Americaniron, strong
Germanwhole man, warrior
Germanwar, battle
Scandinavianshort for Indiana (land of Indians)
Americanpilgrim to Rome
Dutchbrightness, radiance (Scandinavian)
Scandinavianfrom, of (noble German particle)
Germanmember of the Gautz/Goth tribe
Latin Americanfree woman, strong woman
Latin Americanfisherman
Germanlife, wished-for child
Scandinavianbright fame
Americanspear ruler
Englishfamous spear (from Hrodgar)
Americanall, completely (Germanic)
Englishelf counsel, wise counselor
Englishthe fifth
Englishnoble, kind
Americanwanderer
Englishgift of God
Englishpurpose, goal
African Americanfree one, Frenchman
Englishbright, shining one
Italiannoble kind, noble natured
Spanishfarmer, earth-worker
Catalannoble
Englishflame, light
Italianbright fame, shining might
Spanishbrave people, bold folk
Germangift of God
Germanlittle wing
Spanishbold counsel, brave advisor
Germanof the forest, wooded
EnglishGod is gracious
Englishripe, free
Americanfriend of the army, warrior's friend
Americandivine power, God's rule
Englishbeloved grace
Frenchruler of the home
Englishgrace, the gracious one
Americanto rejoice, joyful
Welshancestor descendant
ScandinavianGod is salvation
Christianpowerful army
Americangreatest
Germanhorn, strong-willed
Romanenclosed pasture, fortified place
Norsepriceless, inestimable
Englishdefender of the people
Greekvariant of Garrett/Gerald
Englishsnow
FinnishDorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)
Englishyew bow warrior; archer
NorwegianGod is gracious
Dutchdefender of men (short for Alexander)
Englishnoble one, little noble
Irishfrom the island of Thera
Frenchhome ruler, lord of the estate
Americanthe frenzied one, the inspired
Scandinavianvictory
Americaneternally beautiful, ever-living
Americanson of Gerald
Irishcrowned with laurel
Scandinavianfamous ruler
Dutcholive tree
Englishmember of the Gauls tribe
Englishwise protector
Spanishjudgment army
Scandinavianmild, merciful
FrenchIsle of Skye, Scotland
ScottishWished for child
Englishwarrior, strong woman
Englishforeign, true
SpanishGod will increase
Germanyew wood, yew tree
Frenchillusion, magic, divine power
Indianbeautiful, fine, delicate
Lithuanianwoman of Magdala, beloved
Americanwhole, universal
Americanhome ruler, power
Frenchvariant of Kya, season or sky
Englishthe winter season, wet season
Englishnoble meadow, noble clearing
Englishconnected to Damia, goddess of the harvest
GermanGod has given
Spanishpearl
Germanwhole, universal, striving
Frenchexalted, high, strength
Frenchgracious, full of grace
Germansnow
Welshjoy, laughter of God
Russiangiven by Yahweh
Portuguesevictory of the people
Germanhealer, physician
Americanmale, virile
Latincoal town, dark settlement
Americanarmy friend, honorable companion
Germanlioness, lion-hearted
Frenchgrace and beloved
Germangrace and devotion to God (Anna + Elisa)
Italiannoble and ready
Frenchbright fame
Englishtower, elevated place
Spanishlamb
Irishson of Lars (son of Lawrence)
Americanbright army, famous warrior
Englishtribe woman, woman of the race
Frenchriver mouth, coastal inlet
Spanishmale deer, strong young man
Americanvalley
Hebrew/Israelihe laughs, laughter
Englishold friend
Englishof the Sabine people
Italianfree woman, free person
Englishlinden tree valley
Englishresolute protector
Englishfamous warrior
Frenchpeaceful ruler
Germanchurch settlement, village with a church
Englishblond, white, bright one
Englishnoble, exalted, high
Arabicrulers advisor, mighty counselor
Englishfollower of Christ, anointed one
Americanpriceless, of inestimable worth
Polishthunder goddess
Danishhandsome, cheerful
Bosnianshining light, bright one
Italianfrom the Netherlands, of Dutch heritage
Americanfree woman, free person
Americanchurch, one who lives by a church
Scottishchampion of the people
Danishbold, brave, daring
Englishgrace, favor
Spanishhalls, rooms
Dutchwhole warrior
Americanwhole, universal
Germannoble kind, of noble nature
Spanishson of Maud (Matthew/Matilda)
Americanwise army, counsel warrior
Germanfree woman, strong woman
Americanascent, rising
Americanyoung warrior, young man
Swedishlover of horses, friend to horses
Englishpure, holy (Latin diminutive suffix used as name)
Scandinaviansong of joy, joyful song
Englishresolute protector
Dutchbrave ruler, powerful
Americanfollower of Christ
Americanarmy man, soldier
Germannoble, nobility
Englishgood, goodness
Jewishson of Dick, son of Richard
EnglishGod is gracious
Germanson of Emery, powerful ruler
Americanfamous warrior
Italianhorseman, cavalryman
Americanresolute protector
Englishhome in a grove, elevated terrain
Americanlittle warrior, of Mars
Frenchnation, community
Indianlight
Finnishruler of the home, home ruler
Dutchshort form of -dino names, little warrior
Italianbright fame
Englishnoble one, of noble kind
Spanishwolf
Englishsheltered bay, cove
Americandivine protection, helmet of the gods
Scandinavianbright, shining one
Italianrelating to Easter, Passover
Frenchpure, clear
Russianbeloved, darling
Scandinaviannoble, nobility
Englishfree woman, free person
Spanishfree man
Americanpowerful ruler
Americanthunder
Norsepledge, hostage
Frenchnoble, nobility
Americanhome strength, power ruler
Americanson of Jan (John)
Dutchfree man
Norwegianson of Hans (John)
Scandinavianbird-like strength in the meadow
Americanthunder, of Thor
Scandinaviansmall marsh, swampy area
Americanmy heart, beloved
Jewishbrave as a lion
Spanishlion
Portugueseruler of the land
Americanflowing stream
Norsewho is like God?
Japanesehoney, sweet
Englishmaiden, girl
Spanishscholar, teacher (from Dutch Schuyler)
Americanpeaceful ruler, peaceful power
Frenchancestor's descendant
Scandinaviannoble, of noble kind
Frenchwise protection
Americannoble strength
Americannoble one
Englishdescendant of a nobleman
Norwegianalluring rock, murmuring rock
Germandivine power
SpanishI will praise God
Jewishwisdom, skill
Russianmind, heart, spirit
Englishdivine peace, God's peace
Englishspeckled, or from the bridge settlement
Americanwho is like God? (no one!)
Hebrewarcher, bowman
Americanscholar, giving shelter
Americanpowerful ruler, brave leader
Englishbrave lion
Englishdivine love, god's beauty
Scandinaviannoble strength
Spanishfather of multitudes
Dutchgentle horse, tender
Englishfree woman, feminine form of Charles
Frenchbright, shining light
Englishfree woman
Englishhome ruler
Scandinavianflower sound
Japanesedetermined guard, resolute protector
Englishson of Matthew, gift of God
Americanbeloved friend, dear companion
Germanshe who brings victory
Russianstrong, brave, hardy
Latin Americannoble, of noble kind
Americanwork-ruler, powerful one; Emery's child
Americanlily flower, purity
Englishmessenger of the gods
Englishfree woman, strong
Englishfree woman, strong
Englishbattle woman, warrior
EnglishGod has remembered
Finnishfree woman
Englishall-knowing, wise
Romanof the Saxon people
EnglishGod is gracious
Germaneagle bay, eagle inlet
Norwegiangift of God
Scandinaviannoble type (via Heidi)
Latinothis world's beauty
Africanvictory, triumph
Englishbeautiful shield, shield rim
Americanrock, stone
Englishpeaceful territory, land of peace
Englishfree woman
Americansky meadow
Americanwell-digger
Englishgreat, venerable, majestic
Englishwolf counsel, wise advisor
Englishwealthy guardian, prosperous protector
Germanruler of the home
Americanflower, blossom
Englishlily flower
Englishstone worker, bricklayer
Englishfollower of Christ
Danishbright, clear, famous (Italian root)
Italianson of Jens, God is gracious
Danishmay God protect, supplanter
CzechJune, sixth month
Scandinavianbrave lion
Englishglowing coal, burning ember
Americangrace, favor
Europeantreasurer
Englishjust, fair
Arabdweller in the forest
Englishfeminine form of Karl/Charles
Italianapricot blossom, yellow flower
Vietnamesefollower of Christ
Englishuntamed, wild one
Englishtruly brave, genuinely bold
Englishbrown one, the brown bear
Dutchdark farm, Cole's settlement
Americanlone warrior, one fighter
Norselittle rock, harmony
Frenchfarmer, peasant landholder
Germanlady, noble woman
Scandinavianflowering, blooming
Germanlittle girl, maiden
Biblicalholy, blessed
Russianwood, lumber, forest
Americanancestors relic, heir
Americanpearl
Germanshe who looks out
Americangrace, favor
Germanfree woman, free man
Englishsword, blade
GermanYHWH has shown favor
Ethiopiannoble ruler, exalted
Portuguesehorse keeper, stable master
Englishguardian, watchman
Englishmy God is an oath
Americanbold people, brave among the people
Italianwho is like God?
Finnishlion of God
Hebrewbrave as a bear, bear strength
Americanvictory of the people
Biblicaldark, coal-black
Americannoble, of noble kind
Americanstaff of the Goths, divine staff
Swedishson of Talmai, son of the furrows
Englishson of Eric, son of the ever-ruler
Americanvictory of the people
Italianspiritual essence, animating force
Americanson of Hans
Danishruler of the people
Germanone of the Franks (a Germanic tribe)
Americannoble
Americancrystal, clear as ice
Dutchlight, luminous
Frenchruler of the people
Americanbearer of Christ
Englishgracious, mild
Americanarmy ruler, commander
Englishwho is like God?
DutchGod will add; God will increase
Hispanicpearl; precious gem
Arabicbright fame
Englishdew of the sea
Englishfamous wolf
Germanwealthy guardian
Englishof the sea
Englishvictorious people
Dutchisland of the river
Germanwhole power, universal ruler
Englishbrave as a lion
Scandinavianheathland, hay valley
Englishhome ruler (from Henry)
Englishrunner, messenger
Americanbearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
Scandinaviangreatest, largest (from Latin Maximus)
Englishdesired, wished for
FrenchSweden, Swedish woman
Swedishmy God is Yahweh
Englishnoble, of noble kind
Englishwork-power, industry
Americandesiring peace, resolute peace
Spanishlife, to breathe, to live
Englishfree man
Englishdrop of the sea, bitter sea
GermanGod has remembered
Jewishgift of God
Frenchdrop of the sea, bitterness
Germanson of Robin, son of Robert
Englishbright heart, brilliant mind
Englishgreat, venerable, majestic
Frenchfollower of Christ, anointed one
Americanson of John
Englishfamous ruler
Englishnoble, of noble kind
Frenchpearl
Germanhedgerow, boundary
Englishpure, chaste
Scandinaviangrey battle maiden
Germanwhole, universal
Englishwise, clever, intelligent
Englishson of Hendrik
Dutchwise counsel
Germanlily flower
Englishheritage, homeland
Spanishhome ruler
Polishpowerful, rich one
Americannoble one
Americanwho is like God?
Frenchstrength, power
Dutcharmy man, warrior
Frenchnoble, of noble birth (via Germanic Adelina)
Italianpure love, pure affection
Japanesenoble, nobility
Frenchson of Ben
Englishnoble elf ruler
Americanfarmer, steward of land
Germannoble, bright
Germannoble kind
Americanruler of the home
Portuguesepowerful in battle, mighty warrior
Spanishmighty in battle
Englishelf, magical being
Scandinaviandivine bear, god-bear
Norwegianbright, radiant
Finnishson of Emery, ruler of work
Englishwork, industrious
Englishgracious, merciful
EnglishSaxon woman
Dutchindustrious, hardworking
Italianlovely, good and beautiful
Japanesevictory of the people
Germanson of Jens; descendant of John
Americanshoemaker, cobbler
Americanesteemed, valued
Frenchelf ruler
Englishbright, shining one
Englisheagle ruler, eagle power
Italiangrace, favor
Scandinaviannoble
Frenchgreat, venerable
Americanpeaceful ruler
Americanpledge, noble oath
Frenchof the valley
Americanlord, sovereign
Norsetorch, bright shining light
Frenchfarmer, earth-worker
Scandinavianhorn, strong-willed
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