List of German Baby Names Meanings Starting with G

Gualter

(GWAL-ter)

From a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the army", composed of the elements wald "rule" and hari "army".

Meaning: Army rule Origin: Germanic, Portuguese

Guido

(GWEE-do)

Guido is a given name Latinised from the Old High German name Wido originating in Italy, and later used in Austria, Germany, the Low Countries, Spain and Switzerland. The given name Guy is the Norman-French version of this name.

Meaning: Professional guide Origin: French, Germanic

Guilherme

(gee-LYER-mə)

Guilherme is a Portuguese given name, equivalent to William in English. The feminine form of this name is Guilherma. Diminutive forms include Guilhermino and Guilhermina.

Meaning: Strong mind and protection Origin: Germanic, Portuguese

Gunda

(GOON-dah)

Given Name GUNDA. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic. PRONOUNCED: GUWN-da (German) [details]

Meaning: War like Origin: Danish, Germanic, Norwegian, Swedish

Gunther

(GUWN-ter)

The name Gunther is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Gunther is: Battler, warrior. From an Old German name meaning war or battle.

Meaning: Army Origin: Germanic

Gustav

(GOO-stahf)

Gustav /ˈɡʊstɑːv/, also spelled Gustaf, is a male given name of likely Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and South Africa, possibly meaning "staff of the Geats or Goths or gods", possibly derived from ...

Meaning: Staff of the Gods Origin: Germanic, Old Norse

Gottfried

Gottfried Name Meaning. German: from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements god, got 'god' + frid(u) 'peace'. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name composed of German Gott 'God' + Friede 'peace', or ornamental adoption of the German personal name as a surname.

Meaning: Peaceful god Origin: German

Gottschalk

Gottschalk Name Meaning. German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): from a medieval personal name composed of Middle High German got 'God' (Old High German got) + scalh 'servant', 'serf' (Old High German scalc).

Meaning: God's menial Origin: German

Gotz

Götz or Goetz (German pronunciation: [ɡœts]) is a German name, in origin a hypocorism of Gottfried. It remains in use as a short form of Gottfried, but it has also become a surname.

Meaning: Peaceful god Origin: German

Gualterio

The meaning of the name “Gualterio” is: “Ruler of the army”. Categories: Italian Names, Spanish Names.

Meaning: Commander Origin: German