German Root baby names

From Germanic 'wagen' (wagon) + 'er' (one who), originally an occupational surname for a wagon maker or driver.

From Middle High German 'rennen' meaning 'to run', historically used as an occupational or descriptive surname for a swift runner or messenger.

From German 'Hans' (John) with diminutive suffix '-el'. A variant of Hansel, popularized by the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'.

From German 'Heisel', a diminutive form related to 'Heide' meaning heather, or alternatively from 'Häsel' meaning hazel tree.

From the German surname meaning 'gatekeep' or 'gate-keeper,' later popularized as a luxury automotive brand name.

From the Rhine River siren Lorelei in German folklore, known for her enchanting song that lured sailors to their doom.

From Middle High German 'Grete,' a diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' Grethel is the beloved character from Hansel and Gretel.

From German 'Elisabeth' meaning 'God's oath.' Popularized in Scotland as a shortened form, gaining fame through the 1942 film character Ilsa Lund.

From German Heidi, a diminutive of Adelheid, meaning 'of noble birth' from elements adal (noble) and heid (kind/type).