Female and male names most popular from last year : Germanic mythology.

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Oden

Rare Norse-derived name once borne by Odin, the chief god of Germanic mythology, known for his wisdom and poetic inspiration.

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Dietrich

Germanic male given name meaning "powerful ruler," composed of the elements "diot" ("people") and "ric" ("power"). It was popular among medieval German nobility and has been associated with historical figures like Dietrich von Bern, a legendary hero and king, and Dietrich II, Duke of Bavaria. Today, Dietrich is still used as a strong and distinctive name choice.

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Torsten

Scandinavian masculine given name of German origin, composed of Old Norse elements "torst" meaning thunder and "-en", denoting belonging to or associated with. Its literal meaning is "belonging to thunder".

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Tuesday

Rare American given name derived from 'Tiu's Day', an Old English reference to the Germanic god Tiu.

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Grimm

Rare German male given name derived from the word "grim," meaning "mask" or "helmet." It was originally an occupational name for warriors but evolved into a personal name with ties to Norse mythology and the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales.

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Gunther

German name derived from 'gund' (battle) and 'heri' (army), signifying 'battle army'.

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Hunner

Rare German given name derived from 'hun', meaning 'bear', symbolizing strength and courage in Germanic mythology.

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Bertena

Bertena, of Dutch origin, is derived from Berthold and means 'bright wolf' or 'famous wolf.'

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Biff

Rare, old-fashioned name of German origin derived from 'Biulf', a legendary hero from medieval Germanic mythology known for his strength and bravery against giants and monsters.

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Deise

Unique feminine German name meaning "goddess of justice".

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Donner

German origin, means "to thunder" and is derived from the Old High German word "donar," associated with the god of thunder in Germanic mythology.

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Elwin

Old English name derived from "aelf" (elf) and "wine" (friend), meaning elf friend or protector.

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Hilda

Feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'Hildr', meaning 'battle' or 'war'. It was popularized during the 19th century in the United Kingdom and Germany.

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Ingmar

Rare Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements, meaning "leader of the army" and associated with ancient Germanic fertility gods.

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Kasch

Rare, German-origin name derived from "casco," meaning "helmet" or "head covering." It signifies protection and was likely borne by a legendary Germanic hero known for bravery.

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Riese

Unique German given name meaning 'giants', derived from Germanic mythology's powerful giants, first used in medieval Germany primarily as a surname before becoming more popular as a given name.

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Thoran

Uncommon yet powerful Irish male given name derived from the Old Norse Þórr, meaning 'thunder' or 'power', associated with the Norse god of thunder.

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Winferd

Germanic name composed of "win" (friend or joy) and "ferth" (journey), meaning happy journey or joyful voyage. It has a rich history dating back to the Early Middle Ages, with notable figures in Germanic mythology such as Winferðr Hrodberctrson, and was used in early Anglo-Saxon England. Despite its uniqueness today, Winferd offers parents a distinctive choice with deep roots in history and mythology.

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Wit

German origin, means 'wise'.