79 Old German Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | Powerful ruler | |
| | Boy | Famous ruler | |
| | Boy | Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler; Famous ruler; Peaceful ruler; Ruler of the people; Home ruler; Nobleman | |
| |  Girl | Beautiful rose; Gentle horse; Famous and mild | |
| | Girl | Beautiful rose; Gentle horse | |
| | Boy | Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land | |
| | Girl | Beautiful rose; Gentle horse | |
| | Girl | Horse; Soft; Flexible; Rose | |
| | Boy | A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree | |
| | Boy | Brave commander; Powerful leader | |
| | Girl | Gentle horse; Rose lake | |
| | Boy | Famous ruler | |
| | Girl | Beautiful rose; Gentle horse | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler; Stack of hay or straw | |
| | Girl | Beautiful rose; Gentle horse | |
| | Boy | Famous land; Famous wolf; Famous ruler | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler; Brave king | |
| | Boy | Famous ruler | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler | |
| | Boy | Horse rider; Horseman; Knight; To clear out; A small stream | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler | |
| | Girl | Peaceful; White spear; Famous friend; Fame and happiness | |
| | Boy | Renowned land; Famous throughout the land | |
| | Boy | Famous ruler; My shepherd | |
| | Girl | Rose; Fame | |
| | Boy | Famous land | |
| | Girl | Brave ruler | |
| | Girl | Flexible horse; Tender horse; Beautiful rose | |
| | Girl | Gentle horse; Pretty rose | |
| | Boy | Renowned warrior; Spear; Glory; Launches; Fame | |
| | Boy | A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler; Ever ruler | |
| | Girl | A protector of the horses; Pure rose | |
| | Girl | Peaceful Ruler; Home ruler; Join or tie | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler | |
| | Boy | Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land | |
| | Boy | Son of Rick; Son of a brave ruler | |
| | Boy | Home ruler; Peace ruler; Brave ruler | |
| | Girl | Gentle horse | |
| | Boy | Famous ruler; Hroda's island | |
| | Boy | Famous ruler; Hroda's island; Renown | |
| | Boy | Famous land | |
| |  Unisex | Barve ruler or king; Profit; Benefit; Earth; Ground | |
| | Boy | Arrangement; Justice; Parent's home; Jasmine; Bear up; Exert; Strength | |
| | Girl | Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land | |
| | Unisex | Profit; Advantage; Plum; Pear; Lovely; Beautiful; Jasmine; Village; Brave ruler | |
| | Girl | Peaceful ruler; Home ruler; Good logic; Beautiful village; To change | |
| | Girl | A person from Rhineland and North Brabant; A person who lived by a stream; Renowned wolf | |
| | Girl | Peaceful ruler; Dominant ruler; Peaceful queen | |
| | Girl | A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree; Celebrated grace | |
| | Girl | Rich; Wealthy; Powerful | |
| | Boy | Strong ruler; Brave ruler | |
| | Girl | Strong ruler; Brave ruler | |
| | Girl | Mind king; Spirit ruler | |
| | Boy | Wolf's counsel | |
| | Boy | Bright fame | |
| | Girl | Bright fame | |
| | Girl | Bright fame | |
| | Boy | Bright fame | |
| | Boy | Famous wolf | |
| | Unisex | Queen; Famous spear | |
| | Girl | The famous one | |
| | Girl | Famous land; Renowned land | |
| | Girl | Rose; Tender horse; Horse protection; Pure rose; Rose of the world | |
| | Girl | Rose; Tender horse; Horse protection; Pure rose; Rose of the world | |
| | Unisex | Horse; Soft; flexible; Tender; Famous type | |
| | Girl | Horse protection; Roman | |
| | Girl | Horse protector; Pure rose | |
| | Boy | Advice | |
| | Unisex | Peaceful ruler; Join; Queen | |
| | Unisex | Wolf shield; Renowned wolf | |
| | Unisex | Glorious strength; King | |
| | Unisex | Poetic; Musical; Lyrical | |
| | Girl | Gentle horse; Beautiful rose; | |
| | Unisex | Fame | |
Infographic: Popular Old German Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R
Old German Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.
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