Geoff is a diminutive of Geoffrey. Geoffrey is an English name, derived from the Old Germanic words “gawja”, which means
Tag: Germanic names
Rick
Rick is a short form of Richard. Richard originates in Germanic languages and means "daring power". It has been one
Dodd
Dodd is a Germanic nickname that was usually given to a short and plump person. The name later came to
Wolfgang
Wolfgang is derived from the Germanic words 'wulf', which means 'wolf', and 'gang', which means 'going'.
Ricarda
Ricarda is a variant of Richelle. Richelle originates in Germanic language and means "daring power". It is most likely a
Geraldine
Geraldine originates in Germanic languages and means "ruler with spear". It is a feminine form of Gerald. The famous bearer
Anselm
Anselm is a Germanic name in origin that means “helmet of God”.
Myles
Myles is a variant of Miles. Miles is an English name, derived from the Germanic name 'Milo', itself derived from
Alana
Alana originates in Germanic languages and means "valuable, precious". Some sources suggest, though, that it is a feminine form of
Garrison
Garrison is a very old name and is believed to be of ancient Germanic and French origins. It means “son
Reino
Reino is a Finnish variant of Reynold. Reynold is an English name, derived from the Old Germanic words 'ragin', which
Loviisa
Loviisa is a Finnish variant of Louise. Louise originates in Germanic languages and means "well-known fighter". It is a feminine
Hendry
Hendry is a Scottish variant of Henry. Henry originates in Germanic languages and means "ruler of the house". It has
Akela
Akela is a Hawaiian form of the feminine name Adela or the masculine name Asher. Adela originates in Germanic languages
Elrick
The name Elrick has both Old English as well as Germaninc origins. In Old English, Elrick is a variant of
Rolando
Rolando is a Portuguese, Italian and Spanish variant of Roland. Roland is a Medieval English name, derived from the Norman
Leonard
Leonard is a Germanic name, derived from the words 'leon', which means 'lion', and 'hart', which means 'brave or hardy'.
Frederico
Frederico is a Portuguese variant of Frederick. Frederick originates in Germanic languages and means "calm monarch". In the United States,
Ansel
Ansel is a Germanic name that means “follower of a nobleman”. It can also be taken as a variant of
Eldridge
Eldridge is an English name, derived from the name Eldred, itself based on two words – “eald” which means “old”