Old German Names

Discover a curated list of 24+ classic Old German baby names, perfect for parents seeking traditional and meaningful options. Explore our collection of timeless German names for boys and girls.

Showing 97–144 of 500 names

97.Bodi

♂ Male

Sanskrit, Hungarian, Old German

enlightenment, awakening; messenger; lord

to live, to dwell

Old Norse, Middle English, Old German

sword, fiery, or proud

100.Breanca

♀ Female

Irish, possibly Old German

sword, or possibly related to a bramble bush

101.Burch

⚥ Unisex

Old English, Old German

birch tree; fortified settlement

102.Burnie

♂ Male

English surname, diminutive of Bernard

from the burn (stream) or island

103.Burrage

⚥ Unisex

Old French, Germanic

fortified place, stronghold

104.Burt

♂ Male

English, from Old German

bright, famous

105.Burtt

⚥ Unisex

Germanic, Old English

bright, famous, or fortified settlement

106.Butt

⚥ Unisex

Germanic, Old French

thick, stout, short; or a target

free man

free man, bright fame

free man

free man, petite

Old German (via French)

bright, famous, renowned

noble bright

noble

Rule of the spear

Ruler of the people

English, from Germanic

ruler of the people

ruler of the people

Dutch, English (variant of Derek)

ruler of the people

119.Derrick

♂ Male

English, from Germanic

ruler of the people

120.Dickie

♂ Male

Germanic (via English)

powerful ruler (diminutive of Richard)

ruler of the people

people's work

Son of Roger; to avoid or evade

wolf

wolf

ruler of the people

brave boar

apple

rich friend, wealthy protector

noble, of noble kind

little sword

Noble protector

old, strong, brave

Light, bright one

iron

old, elder, revered

noble, illustrious

noble, exalted

Germanic, Old German, Old French

foreign, other, or goddess, and famous warrior

140.Ellie-May

♀ Female

English (combination of two names)

light; bitter or pearl

141.Ellie-Rae

♀ Female

Hebrew and English

God is my light; wise protection

helmet, protection

noble army

wealthy, rich

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