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BALFAGER Ancient Germanic (Gothic), Medieval Portuguese
Name of a Visigoth noble family (around the 10th century) from the Iberian Peninsula (current northern Portugal), meaning "bold spear"; they descent from the Balti dynasty.

DAMMAN Ancient Germanic (Gothic)

HELTHON Ancient Germanic (Gothic)
"Unique" in Norse Mythology, German variant of Hilton

WOEHRLE Ancient Germanic (Gothic)
Origin from Ohio Known for Farmers, less common occupation was Baker Farmer, Gardener and Bag Maker were the top 3 reported jobs.

WOLFHART Ancient Germanic (Gothic)
Means "Hard Wolf".

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