Old High German Names

Discover over 58 authentic Old High German baby names for your child, steeped in history and meaning. Explore a curated list of strong, traditional names with Germanic roots.

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wanderer, pilgrim

Germanic, as a diminutive of Walter

ruler of the army

famous in battle

wanderer, traveler

wanderer, Vandal

Germanic, specifically Old High German

wanderer, stranger

greater glory

defender of the army

skillful, courageous, or from the path

battle, war

war, battle

will, desire, and peace

1261.Wièm

♀ Female

Germanic

Will-helmet, protection

1262.Wienand

♂ Male

Germanic

friend of the army, warrior friend

fighter, warrior

brave in battle

warrior, battle

war, battle, and people, tribe

war, battle, fight

resolute protector, helmet of will

resolute protector

battle sword

brave in battle, friend of war

1272.Wijnandus

♂ Male

Germanic

friend of the Wends (Slavic people)

1273.Wijnant

♂ Male

Germanic

friend of war, warrior friend

1274.Wilco

♂ Male

Dutch, Germanic

resolute protector, will-helmet

1275.Willehad

♂ Male

Old High German

will, desire, and battle

resolute protector

resolute protector

resolute protector

resolute protector, will-helmet

1280.Wiltrud

♀ Female

Germanic

will, desire, and strength

Friend of peace

friend of victory

worth, value

wise, knowing

wood, forest

forest ruler

battle, war

wolf path

wolf ruler

traveling wolf, man

ruler of the army

ruler of the army

powerful warrior, army ruler

ruler of the army

victory of the people

1296.Zigmund

♂ Male

Germanic

victorious protector

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