The gnomes from Germany were manufactured by Philip Griebel starting in 1880. They were still in existance five years ago, although they might have closed as I don't know if they found a successor for the business. I have yet to get one of these gnomes, but I have several others.... Most of the original Grieble gnomes look kinda creepy to me if I'm being honest.
I decided this year to name all of my gnomes after male ancestors at least five generations or more in the past on my German side (staying true to the German origins). I've put them in alphabetical order with the meaning of their names
Enjoy the photos of my gnomes:
Blasius
Etomology: Ancient Roman name meaning: Lisping
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| Blasius |
Dagobert
Etomology: Ancient German name meaning: Bright Day
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Dagobert |
Ignatius
Etomology: Ancient Etruscan name meaning: Fire
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Ignatius |
Kaspar
Etomology: Ancient Hebrew name meaning: Treasure
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Kaspar |
Leopold
Etomology: Old German name meaning: Leud - people Bald - bold
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| Leopold |
Ludgardis
Etomology: Ancient German name meaning: Leud - people gard enclosure
He's hiding. (In other words, I can't find him. He is an original German gnome who is laying down.... time to clean out my garage)
Valentin
Etomology: Ancient Roman name meaning: Strong, vigorous, healthy
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| Valentin |
Wendelin
Etomology: Ancient German name meaning: Vandal
(Currently being refurbished)
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