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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gentle horse, tender
free woman, feminine form of Charles
free woman
home ruler
strong will, brave resolve
son of Maud, mighty in battle
beloved friend, dear companion
strong, brave, hardy
noble, of noble kind
work-ruler, powerful one; Emery's child
feminine form of Carl/Charles
feminine diminutive of Charles
battle woman, warrior
of the Saxon people
noble type (via Heidi)
divine peace (God + peace)
free woman
wolf power, strong guardian
fortune guardian
ruler of the home
to flower, to flourish
worker in stone
brave lion
spark, smoldering fire
noble, nobility
feminine form of Karl/Charles
truly brave, genuinely bold
noble, handsome
little Margaret
noble ruler, exalted
military commander
to guard, to protect
noble kind
strong fighter (from bar + hard)
exalted, sublime
God's staff, royal scepter
immortal inner self
one of the Franks (a Germanic tribe)
of noble birth
gracious, mild
army ruler, commander
renowned warrior; famous fighter
diminutive of Louise (renowned warrior)
bright fame
famous wolf
wealthy guardian
island of the river
whole power, universal ruler
brave as a lion
rosy, heathen
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