Old German Names

hero from the father's side, or half-brother

bright hero, shining army

homestead

God is gracious, and warrior

little bright army

army man, warrior, protector

Possibly 'little deer' or 'army ruler'

guardian, protector

army ruler

ruler of the household

army ruler, commander of the army

from the river

peaceful ruler

heathen, heather

heather, or pagan

holy, sacred

healthy, wide, or sun

adventurer, brave, or iron-willed

home ruler

battle, strife

battle, strife, or bright, famous

battle, war

battle-strong, war-brave

descendant of Hine

son of Hor

short form of Germanic names beginning with 'Hot' or 'Hrod'

guardian of the earth

Brave heart; high guardian

little mind, little spirit, bright in mind

house, dwelling

industrious, prosperous, and renowned warrior

industrious, prosperous

labor, prosperity, or industrious

industrious, diligent

Industrious, prosperous

Industrious, prosperous

protected by Ing (a Germanic god)

Ing's raven

green water, fresh water, or boar friend

esteemed, respected, or possibly 'May's island'

Beautiful, fair, or possibly 'pledged to God'

Beautiful, fair, or possibly 'iron'

Yew tree

yew tree

God is gracious, peaceful ruler

brave with a spear

nobleman, chief, eternal ruler

spear ruler