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Origin: German

Meaning: from Germany; Brother Brotherly

Keep baby connected to their German roots with the name Germaine which means “from Germany.” Gender-neutral, it comes from the Late Latin germānus, which means “brother” or from a French word meaning “brotherly.” An ideal choice if baby has some siblings; it can remind them to show some brotherly affection and kindness to those around them. Variants of this moniker include Jermaine or Jemaine, and it can be easily shortened to Ger or Gerry as a cute nickname.