German Baby Names
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German Girl Names
Lorelai#333 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lorelei, from German, combining 'lore' (murmuring) and 'ley' (rock), referrAnnalise#409 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor) and Lise (Scandinavian and GerLorelei#441 in the U.S.From the German place name Loreley, a Rhine cliff, derived from Old High German 'lureln' (murmuEmmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; EmilyAdelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' meanAlyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also connAlicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) anAlison#476 in the U.S.Medieval French diminutive of Alice (Aliz), from Old High German Adalheidis, composed of 'adal'Aubree#489 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German Charli#496 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Charlie/Charles, from Old High German 'Karl' meaning man or free mLottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High GermaFernanda#551 in the U.S.Feminine form of Fernando, a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Ferdinand, composFrankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member oEmerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dDella#563 in the U.S.Short form of Adela or Adeline, from Old High German adal meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'; also uMina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (frJohanna#871 in the U.S.Feminine form of Johannes (Latin form of John), from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracioAnnelise#1072 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodLeni#1179 in the U.S.Bright; shining; German/Scandinavian short form of Helena (from Greek helene: bright, shining),Anneliese#1207 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodJana#1247 in the U.S.God is graciousMarlene#1268 in the U.S.Blend of Maria and Magdalena (Mary Magdalene)Zinnia#1290 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann ZinnPetra#1372 in the U.S.feminine form of Peter, from Greek petra meaning "stone, rock"Wilhelmina#1517 in the U.S.Will helmetSofie#1539 in the U.S.Wisdom, wise oneElly#1613 in the U.S.Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth. Eleanor/Ellen (from Helen) carry the sense 'light, Emmi#1669 in the U.S.Finnish (and German) diminutive of Emilia or Emma. Emma derives from the Germanic 'ermen/irmin'Isa#1717 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Isa- such as Isabel (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); alsoKaroline#1718 in the U.S.ManFia#1738 in the U.S.WisdomSarina#1745 in the U.S.Princess (elaboration of Sarah)Lenna#1761 in the U.S.short form of names ending in -lena such as Helena or MagdalenaRosemarie#1767 in the U.S.Dew of the seaDorothea#1782 in the U.S.From Greek 'doron' (gift) + 'theos' (god): 'gift of God'. The same elements reversed give TheodMarianne#1828 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessPhilomena#1920 in the U.S.To be lovedEleonora#2005 in the U.S.The other Aenor Swayze#2049 in the U.S.From the surname Swayze, an anglicized spelling of German Schweizer/Schweiz meaning 'Swiss'. PoSabine#2151 in the U.S.A SabineEvelin#2159 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyLeonie#2291 in the U.S.lion, lionessDebora#2336 in the U.S.BeeRia#2346 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessLielle#2425 in the U.S.My GodAlex#2487 in the U.S.Defending menLennie#2557 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'Ina#2627 in the U.S.Bane, ruinPhilippa#2808 in the U.S.Friend of horsesDoris#2909 in the U.S.Dorian womanMarlena#2983 in the U.S.Latinized form of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene — Magdalene from Magdala, 'tower'Irma#3181 in the U.S.Whole, greatLeyna#3191 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Lena (a short form of Helena/Magdalena) and Lana; routes layeredRomie#3206 in the U.S.Variant of Romy, the German pet form of Rosemarie/Rosemary — the herb name from Latin ros marinLilo#3231 in the U.S.From Hawaiian lilo, often glossed 'generous one' or 'lost (to another)'; also a German pet formEmerly#3267 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Emery ('brave, powerful') and Emberly/Everly with a -ly ending; no singlGretel#3269 in the U.S.Pearl; German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek margaritesSayler#3290 in the U.S.Variant of Saylor, a surname from Middle High German seiler, 'rope maker', or Old French sailleEmerlynn#3303 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Emer- (echoing Emery/Emerson, 'industrious/brave ruler') to the -lynn enEmmelyn#3353 in the U.S.-lyn spelling of Emmeline/Emelyn — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' (and overlapping EmiEmri#3354 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Emery/Emory ('industrious ruler') with a short -ri ending; no single fixIdy#3357 in the U.S.Pet form of Ida/Idony — from Germanic id, 'work, labour; industrious', or Old Norse Idunn, 'eveLenni#3366 in the U.S.Variant of Leni/Lennie, German pet form of Helena and Magdalena — Helena carrying the Greek 'toElloise#3413 in the U.S.-ll- spelling of Eloise — from Germanic, 'healthy/whole and wide', or 'famous warrior' (linked Aline#3464 in the U.S.French/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Edelyn#3481 in the U.S.Modern blend joining Ede/Adel (Germanic adal, 'noble') to the -lyn ending; Edeline linesLeeba#3496 in the U.S.From Yiddish liebe/lib, 'love, dear, beloved' — a tender traditional nameWilder#3572 in the U.S.Wild one, untamed; from an English and German surname for a wild or unruly personCharolette#3587 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man' — 'little free Marlen#3626 in the U.S.Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene; in Latino use a popular short form, and hisWilma#3705 in the U.S.Short form of Wilhelmina — Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helmet, protection'Ameliah#3717 in the U.S.-iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'Barrett#3725 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly Germanic 'bear strength' (Berhard) or Old French 'quarrelsomVerena#3771 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'to be revered' — borne by an early Swiss sainAdelynne#3832 in the U.S.-ynne spelling of Adelyn/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Elvie#3851 in the U.S.Pet form of Elvira/Elva — variously 'elf; truth' (Elvira) or 'elf' (Norse alfr); routes layeredGrettel#3858 in the U.S.pearlAdalena#3903 in the U.S.Modern blend of Adaline/Adela ('noble', Germanic) and Lena (a Helena/Magdalena short form, 'ligAdaleya#3904 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Adalia ('noble', Germanic; 'God is my refuge', Hebrew) and the -leya endiCristel#3923 in the U.S.German pet form of Christiane, meaning 'follower of Christ'Emrielle#3927 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining an Emri- opening (echoing Emery/Emma, 'industrious; brave') with the cFrimet#3930 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously from German fromm, 'pious, devout', and linked to 'joy'; routes layerGisela#3932 in the U.S.From Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a guarantee of a treaty) — feminineIlse#3937 in the U.S.German/Dutch short form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Lilli#3953 in the U.S.German -i spelling of Lily/Lilli — from Latin lilium, the lily, symbol of puritySonja#3966 in the U.S.WisdomAmely#3980 in the U.S.Spelling of Amelie/Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness; vigor'Emersen#4006 in the U.S.-en spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery', from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/whole ruler' or 'indusEveline#4011 in the U.S.A form of Evelyn/Eveline — from the Germanic Avelina (Aveline), possibly 'wished-for child' or Frieda#4012 in the U.S.From Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'Aleysha#4071 in the U.S.Spelling of Alicia/Aleisha — from Germanic adal, 'noble', via AliceAnalisa#4073 in the U.S.Blend of Anna ('grace') and Lisa (short for Elisabeth, 'God is my oath'); a combination nameAnja#4075 in the U.S.Grace; a German and Scandinavian spelling of Russian Anya, the pet form of Anna, from Hebrew ChEtty#4101 in the U.S.Pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler') or Esther ('star'); also a Yiddish name; routes layeredRoslynn#4152 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentleAlis#4174 in the U.S.Welsh (and Latina) spelling of Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'
German Boy Names
Tanner#475 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'tannere' meaning a person who tans animal hidBrantley#499 in the U.S.English surname from German-derived 'brand' (fire, sword) and Old English 'leah' (woodland cleaOzzy#549 in the U.S.Pet form of Oswald or Oscar (and sometimes Ozymandias); Oswald derives from Old English os ('goArmando#556 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Herman or Armand, from Old High German Hariman or Hartman, composedKolter#600 in the U.S.Variant of Coulter or Colter, from Old English culter or Latin culter meaning 'knife' or 'plougKaiser#836 in the U.S.German title and given name from the Latin Caesar, the family name of Julius Caesar that becameKellan#1031 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Kellen#1069 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a GermKaizer#1301 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarHans#1325 in the U.S.God is gracious, God is goodJakob#1372 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; German and Scandinavian spelling variant of Jacob, from HebAnton#1389 in the U.S.Continental European form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (likelyLuther#1464 in the U.S.Army of the people (Germanic origin)Decker#1501 in the U.S.Thatcher; roofer; one who decks or covers; from Dutch/German Decker (one who covers roofs, a thKyzer#1503 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarZeppelin#1508 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airshipWolfgang#1519 in the U.S.from the Germanic elements 'wolf' ('wolf') and 'gang' ('path, way, journey'), meaning 'wolf patRuger#1551 in the U.S.From the surname Ruger (firearms brand), ultimately a German form of Roger: hrod 'fame' + ger 'Karl#1593 in the U.S.German/Scandinavian form of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man, common man'.Hansel#1638 in the U.S.German diminutive of Hans (from Johannes), from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'.Oskar#1750 in the U.S.Form of Oscar, from Gaelic 'os' (deer) and 'cara' (friend), 'deer friend'.Hazen#1782 in the U.S.From a Dutch/Germanic surname related to haas/hase 'hare'.Johann#1856 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousWolf#1902 in the U.S.WolfFred#1936 in the U.S.A short form of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid' ('peace') + 'ric' ('ruler, power'), meaningKolbe#1939 in the U.S.From Germanic kolbe/kolbo 'club, cudgel, mace'.Justus#1952 in the U.S.Just, lawful, uprightKeller#2000 in the U.S.from a German occupational surname meaning "cellar keeper, steward"Leopold#2001 in the U.S.PeopleTheodor#2004 in the U.S.Gift of godKonrad#2015 in the U.S.Brave counselArmin#2038 in the U.S.Whole, universalHagen#2044 in the U.S.EnclosureFredy#2083 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerTeller#2106 in the U.S.From the surname Teller — 'one who counts/tallies' or 'a teller of tales'; English/German occupOswald#2161 in the U.S.GodFynn#2192 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Finn (Irish Fionn), meaning 'fair, white, bright'.Sylvester#2224 in the U.S.Wooded, wildKassius#2243 in the U.S.Empty, vainKlaus#2245 in the U.S.Victory of the people; German short form of Nikolaus (Greek Nikolaos: nike victory + laos peoplKurt#2271 in the U.S.Brave counselDiesel#2335 in the U.S.Modern word name taken from the diesel engine, itself named after German engineer Rudolf DieselKyzier#2465 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Kaiser/Kyzer 'emperor', from German Kaiser, ultimately from Latin CaesarBauer#2486 in the U.S.Farmer, peasant; a person who cultivates the landFlorian#2495 in the U.S.Flowering, blossoming; from Latin Florianus, a derivative of flos, 'flower'Johannes#2499 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian Latin form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracHendrik#2620 in the U.S.Home rulerHerbert#2656 in the U.S.ArmyKaspian#2663 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIsaak#2693 in the U.S.He will laugh; he laughs; German and Russian spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak (he will laFritz#2727 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerArlin#2768 in the U.S.Pledge; oath; a variant of Arlen or Arlene, from German/Irish Arlin (eagle land) or from CelticKyzeir#2865 in the U.S.Respelling of Kaiser/Kyzer; emperor, from German Kaiser via Latin Caesar.Kassian#2959 in the U.S.Empty, vainThoren#2982 in the U.S.Origin uncertainBrix#3001 in the U.S.Origin uncertainStatler#3082 in the U.S.From a German occupational surname — linked to 'a stable/stall keeper' or 'a place/settled one'Eduard#3147 in the U.S.German, Romanian, Catalan, and other European form of Edward, from Old English Eadweard composeWitten#3179 in the U.S.English surname from Old English hwit (white) and tun (settlement), meaning white settlement; aTim#3230 in the U.S.Honouring GodRenner#3297 in the U.S.From German Renner — 'runner, racer, messenger' — an occupational surname turned modern first nMathis#3356 in the U.S.French and German form of Matthew — Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh' — also the surname of pRainier#3362 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'advice, counsel', plus hari, 'army' — 'wise army, counsel-warGaston#3396 in the U.S.From French Gaston — likely 'from Gascony', or Germanic, 'guest, stranger'; routes layeredHerschel#3399 in the U.S.From Yiddish Hirsch, 'a deer, a stag', plus the diminutive -el — 'little deer' (often paired wiRainer#3429 in the U.S.Advice, counsel, decisionKessler#3616 in the U.S.From the German surname Kessler — 'a kettle-maker, a coppersmith' (from Kessel, 'a kettle, a caPascal#3636 in the U.S.Relating to EasterSutter#3644 in the U.S.Occupational surname — 'shoemaker' (Latin sutor) — famous from Sutter's Mill, where the Gold RuBarret#3670 in the U.S.Single-t spelling of Barrett — possibly Germanic 'bear-strength/might' or Middle English 'quarrBrandt#3674 in the U.S.From a German and Scandinavian surname rooted in Old Norse brandr — 'fire, firebrand', and by pMyers#3725 in the U.S.English and German surname with several sources: mayor (Old French maire), physician (Middle EnArnulfo#3762 in the U.S.Spanish form of Arnulf — from Germanic arn, 'eagle', plus wulf, 'wolf' — 'eagle-wolf'Dietrich#3777 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; German form of Theodoric, from Germanic theud, 'people', and ric, 'ruler, Dreux#3778 in the U.S.From the French town Dreux and the name Drogo — possibly Germanic 'to carry/bear' or 'ghost'; rEmric#3781 in the U.S.A spelling of Emeric/Emery — from Germanic ermen, 'whole, universal', plus ric, 'ruler, power';Frederik#3787 in the U.S.Scandinavian/Danish form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'peaceFriedrich#3788 in the U.S.German form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'peaceful ruler, ruLeib#3815 in the U.S.From Yiddish Leib, 'a lion' (from Germanic lowe/lewe) — often paired with the Hebrew Yehuda (JuReymundo#3828 in the U.S.Spanish form of Raymond — Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus mund, 'protection' — 'wise protector'Roczen#3830 in the U.S.From German motocross star Ken Roczen's surname — given-name use is fan-sparked; etymology infoWilfred#3844 in the U.S.From Old English Wilfrith, 'desiring peace', from wil, 'will, desire', plus frith, 'peace'Lio#3910 in the U.S.LionLuiz#3911 in the U.S.Portuguese form of Louis/Luis — from Germanic hlod, 'fame', plus wig, 'war' — 'famous warrior; Raine#3922 in the U.S.From Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice' (as in Rainer), and/or the word 'rain'; here for boys; rRitchie#3926 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Richie — a pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric, 'ruler', plus hard, 'brave, Alfonzo#3953 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager' (or hild, 'battlArno#3956 in the U.S.Short form of Arnold/Arnulf — from Germanic arn, 'eagle' — 'eagle-ruler/eagle-wolf'; also the TRich#4017 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ruTillman#4034 in the U.S.Occupational surname — 'one who tills' (or German Tilo-man lines) — Pat Tillman-honoredWallen#4038 in the U.S.From the surname Wallen — Walloon/'foreigner' or Walter-family lines — country-famous via MorgaWilber#4039 in the U.S.-er spelling of Wilbur — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus beraht, 'bright' (or beorht/buWilly#4041 in the U.S.-y spelling of Willie — a pet form of William, from Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'protectioAlbie#4052 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layeredHewitt#4077 in the U.S.From a surname, 'little Hugh' — a diminutive of Hugh, Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'Kamp#4089 in the U.S.From the surname Kamp — Dutch/German, 'a field, an enclosed piece of land' (from Latin campus);Redmond#4113 in the U.S.The Irish form of Raymond — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus mund, 'protection' — 'Wilhelm#4133 in the U.S.German form of William — Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'helmet, protection' — 'resolute protBecker#4151 in the U.S.From a German surname — Becker, 'a baker' (or 'dweller by a brook', from Bach); routes layeredEarnest#4164 in the U.S.An Ea- spelling of Ernest — from Germanic eornost, 'serious, resolute, earnest, vigorous' (alsoFerran#4170 in the U.S.Catalan form of Ferdinand — from Germanic, 'bold/brave journey/adventurer' (frith, 'peace/proteHenson#4177 in the U.S.From the surname Henson — 'son of Henry/Hendrick', from Germanic, 'home-ruler'Karsten#4194 in the U.S.Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian — 'follower of Christ' — fjord-crispKepler#4195 in the U.S.From a German surname — Keppler, 'a maker of caps/hoods'; 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